Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of May 29, 2026
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated May 29, 2026
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated May 29, 2026
Part-time flexible, $5,000 over 4 months, remote, Vancouver, BC, Asparagus Journalism Society, non-profit organization. Application deadline April 30
Have the perfect idea for a magazine, and need 10 minutes of one-on-one time to pitch it? Here’s your chance: Connect with editors & magazine professionals.
The PNW Creatives Summit program: designed to spark ideas, deepen conversations & build meaningful connections across the Pacific Northwest creative community.
2-day virtual conference, the theme: Caretaking. Engagement journalism & community, learning & skills; plus a pitchapalooza event for freelancers & editors
March 22, in person in Toronto by Issues Magazine Shop, live stream, a one–day conference that celebrates the people, ideas, and stories shaping magazines today
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Mar 10, 2026
Favourite quote: “Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.” — Samuel Butler (1835-1902)
“We just really try and give each other the support and the space we need.”
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Jan 7, 2026
Sunday, November 30 has been declared BC Magazine Day 2025! Celebrate and help spread the word on your social media channels and newsletters.
Join online June 26 with Shelby Blackley and Jessie Willms: Learn how to SEO like a pro, and start growing your audience right away. 11 a.m. PST
Magazines Canada tariff resources and survey results, impact on the Canadian magazine industry. BC government’s tariff response measures to US tariffs.
Sunday, December 1 has been declared BC Magazine Day 2024! What will you do to recognize your contribution to our industry for BC Magazine Day 2024?
Deadline for funding application for 2025-2026 program is Nov 28, 2023. Links to application guidelines and more, and CPF contact information.
MagsWest conference 2024, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver for magazine professionals, with keynotes, a workshop, consultations and networking
Book a 30-minute one-on-one Magazine Doctor session at MagsWest 2024 conference with a magazine consultant, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver
MagsWest conference 2024, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver for magazine professionals, with keynotes, a workshop, consultations and networking
“Back yourself. You never know until you commit to something.”
CPF’s Special Measures for Journalism (SMJ) Program guidelines and forms for 2024-2025 are online, deadline July 12, 2024 23:59 p.m. local time
What will you do to recognize your contribution to our industry on Sunday for BC Magazine Day 2023?
Deadline for funding application is Nov 30, 2023. Links to application guidelines and more, and CPF contact information
Join us Dec. 7 for a Canada-wide webinar with Bryce Gruber, digital growth expert and Director, Commerce Content, SJC, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST
Join us Nov. 9 for a Canada-wide webinar with Lisa Heyamoto, Director of Programming, Member Education, LION Publishers, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST
Join us Nov. 22 for a Canada-wide webinar with Julie Fiorini, General Manager, CanadaHelps, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST