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
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Mar 10, 2026
On publishing a small niche magazine & collaboration, the key element to future success in the magazine industry. Favourite quote: “Make your own momentum.”
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Jan 7, 2026
“Don’t pigeon-hole yourself – try everything you are offered.”
“The industry is very tough right now, but there are also many opportunities.”
By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.
“Cultural pursuits, no matter the stream, feed the soul.”
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
Based on a nationwide survey distributed in March 2020 to publishers by a consortium of magazine associations, 154 publishers representing 394 publications across Canada estimate they will lose up to $65 million in revenues.
April 9, 2020 coverage.
Includes insights into revenues and sustainability, digital content and presence, engagement and more.
As well as new achievement awards for Manitoba and Saskatchewan magazines by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA).
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Six p.m. at The Art Room, Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver. All interested magazine professionals, freelancers and students are welcome to attend. After-social at The Wallflower at 7:15 p.m. Please RSVP.
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Includes contests and awards.
Our Read BC Magazines campaign runs from March 4 to April 7, 2019.
Although the 2019 MagsWest conference had lower attendance than last year, with about eighty delegates registered over the three days, attendees rated most of the 17 sessions and 21 speakers very highly.
Because of low registration numbers, we have had to cancel this workshop. We hope to see you at our conference, Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2019.
Please contact Sylvia Skene if you do not see your deadline listed here. We reserve the right to post only those contests, submission periods and
Including Subscription Sales and Branding workshops with Tracey McKinley.
Increase your understanding of essential brand marketing principles and take away tips on how to improve and enhance your magazine’s brand at this 3-hour session in Vancouver.