Montreal, September 23, 2026 – The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural Kids International Media Summit – Canada (KIMS Canada), taking place February 23–25, 2027, at Hôtel Le Concorde Québec in Québec City.

KIMS Canada is a new international bilingual conference and marketplace dedicated to children's, youth and family media. The event will bring together Canadian and international producers, broadcasters, distributors, buyers, creators and industry professionals for three days of inspiring conversations, networking, business meetings and discovery.

Thanks to the survey conducted with our industry this spring, we expect between 350 and 500 people to attend this very first edition.

Participants will have opportunities to:

·       Connect with Canadian and international industry professionals.

·       Take part in one-on-one business meetings and matchmaking through the KIMS Hub, powered by Swapcard.

·       Discover new content, ideas and creative perspectives.

·       Participate in industry sessions, presentations and networking activities.

·       Experience the unique culture and winter atmosphere of Québec City.

Exclusive Presale Offer

To celebrate the launch of KIMS Canada, the first 50 non-YMA members can register for a special presale rate of $925 CAD, representing a savings of $600 compared with the regular non-member registration fee of $1,525 CAD.

This limited offer provides an opportunity for new participants to join the first edition of KIMS Canada and become part of a growing international community dedicated to quality media for children and youth.

Plan Your KIMS Canada Experience

Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodation early at Hôtel Le Concorde Québec, the official host hotel. Air Canada is the official airline partner, offering eligible delegates 10–12% off applicable fares.

The KIMS Hub will support networking, profile creation, meeting requests and business matchmaking before and during the event.

For registration, program information, accommodation, travel and Québec City experiences, visit:

www.kimscanada.com

KIMS Canada is organized by the Youth Media Alliance (YMA/AMJ).

The event is made possible thanks to the support of numerous partners, including the Ministère du Tourisme, the City of Québec, Destination Québec cité, Telefilm Canada, the Québec City Film Office, Zone Jeunesse, Sphère Animation, Knowledge Network, Blue Ant Studios, and others to be announced.