The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Canada to Return for Second Annual Event

The summit that brings together women in the Canadian industry across TV, film and music will take place May 29 in Toronto.

The Hollywood Reporterwill bring itsWomen in Entertainmentbrand back for a second annual event in Canada, it was announced Thursday.

The upcomingWomen in Entertainment Canadasummit, to take place May 29 in Toronto, will bring together the Canadian industry across TV, film and music to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women driving the industry forward.

The event’s return follows a successfulfirst-ever WIE Canada summiton May 30 that was attended by iconic Canadian entertainers in the TV, film and music fields like Lilly Singh, Nia Vardalos, Devery Jacobs, Kim Cattrall, Catherine Reitman and Jully Black.

“The inauguralWIECanada was a huge success, and a wonderful extension of our premiere event,” said Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Maer Roshan, co-editors-in-chiefs ofThe Hollywood Reporter. “We are delighted to see it return for its second year, and to continue this amazing partnership we have forged. To have the chance to celebrate the amazing achievements of Canadian women in this industry is a wonderful opportunity and we are incredibly honored to be a part of this.”

THRwill once again partner with Access Canada for the secondWIE Canadaevent. “Access Canada is thrilled to announce the return of Women in Entertainment Canada for 2025,” said Ferne Cohen, president of Access Canada. “We are proud to continue our collaboration withThe Hollywood Reporterto highlight the incredible women of the Canadian entertainment industry. We remain committed to presenting an authentically Canadian, impactful, and uplifting event inspired byThe Hollywood Reporter’s great legacy.”

THRwill publish its second annual Canadian Women in Entertainment power list alongside the 2025 event to focus on continuing efforts to achieve gender equity and career breakthroughs for Canadian women throughout the entertainment sector.

In addition to the return of keynotes, panel discussions and tribute awards, the 2025WIE Canadaevent will also include a mentorship program.