Networking & Fundraising Opportunity

At this event, people from all technical, operations, finance, management and production departments of Broadcasters and Production Companies are invited to use this activity to network and as a team-building event. More than 100 people from the industry gather in a friendly competition mostly to have fun!

It is also the opportunity to fundraise for the YMA. Supporting the YMA by doing your part in raising funds to be able to accomplish the many annual activities for you e.g. the Award of Excellence Gala, the Youth Media Conference, the four scholarships ,etc.

A Toast yo YOUth - A presentation of Little Engine Moving Pictures

YMA is pleased to announce the return of our fall networking evenings, but with a twist!

No more bowling evenings
No more dodgeball tournaments
Now meetings
A toast to YOUth!

This year, we're revamping the event and proudly launching a series of networking events in the form of 5à7 cocktail get-togethers, the first of which will be held on the dates below. Come and network with colleagues, friends and others from the youth industry.

2025 Get together

Want to meet other passionate people,
discuss the projects driving our industry,
and build new connections?

A toast to YOUth!
Let’s celebrate YOUR hard work in these challenging times!
Let’s cheer for YOUR big and small achievements!
Because YOUth means YOU!

These networking happy hours are made for that!
Come connect, share, and enjoy an inspiring moment together.

What:
Friendly Happy Hour from 5pm

Registration fee:
Complimentary for the first 50 participants, including two (2) free drinks per person. Additional drinks will be at your own expense.

Venue: 
Toronto, October 1st: 
Rivoli Toronto - 334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2 - rivolitoronto.com

For whom:
YMA members and their delegates have priority, followed by non-members accompanied by a member. Non-members may only register 24 hours in advance if the maximum number of participants has not been reached. Maximum 4 people per company.

When: approximately every quarter
Here are the suggested dates for 2025-2026:
September 30 - Montreal, October 1 - Toronto
December 3 - Montreal, December 4 - Toronto - CANCELLED
March 18 - Montreal, March 19 - Toronto

Special guests:
From time to time, a special guest will drop by for a chat and will also be available to answer your questions during the evening.

Register now for Oct. 1st

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