Evan Shapiro to Keynote The Hollywood Reporter’s Access Canada Summit

Evan Shapiro, famously referred to as the mapmaker of the media cosmos, has been announced as the keynote speaker for The Hollywood Reporter‘s first-ever Access Canada Summit, which will take place during the forthcoming Toronto Film Festival.

Shapiro, a renowned media industry veteran from NBCUniversal and Participant Media, is anticipated to deliver his distinctive blend of stimulating visuals, statistics, and commentary at the Access Canada Summit, offering insights into the present and upcoming landscape of the media world.

Shapiro, a high-profile executive from NBCUniversal and Participant Media, is expected to share his signature combination of engaging visuals, data, and commentary at the Access Canada Summit, discussing the current status and future trends in the media industry.

Shapiro is not only an experienced producer, having worked on shows like “Portlandia” and “Brick City”, but also served as the president of IFC TV and Sundance Channel in the past. The first-ever Access Canada Summit, scheduled for September 8-10, 2025 in Toronto during TIFF’s yearly event, will highlight Canadian content creators maneuvering through the international entertainment industry.

Apart from delivering his main speech, Shapiro will also be hosting a small gathering of Access Canada Summit attendees at a private breakfast event. This exclusive event is for winners of an upcoming draw, who will have the chance to interact with Shapiro, ask questions, and discuss specific predictions and opportunities in the rapidly evolving global media landscape.

The upcoming Access Canada Summit, taking place at the Omni King Edward Hotel, will feature notable speakers, discussion panels, and business negotiations among leading creative minds and influencers from across the nation. THR will serve as the event’s title media partner.

The upcoming occasion is scheduled to be organized by Access Canada, the same entity behind the recently concluded second edition of The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada event held in Toronto on May 29.

In the upcoming weeks, we’ll unveil more details about our first summit, such as our keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, pre-arranged meetings, and networking events. Stay tuned!

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2025-06-05 18:55