Gather at Uva Caffé, just steps away from the VSO School of Music, for small-group breakfast and networking.

Refresh and catch up with colleagues and meet new connections. 

In this powerful keynote, Grist’s Executive Editor Katherine Bagley will explore the critical role that newsrooms and magazines — digital and otherwise — play in shaping public discourse on climate change.

In this keynote, Sandra E. Martin, Standards Editor at The Globe and Mail and longtime magazine editor, will walk us through the risks and ethical concerns associated with AI.

Discover how innovative art direction can transform the online magazine experience.

Omar Mouallem will demo the latest tools to make writing more efficient, including AI tools, software, word processors, and apps in this 2-hour workshop.

Full conference pass-holders can enjoy a relaxed buffet lunch with colleagues and speakers.

Attend a funder Q&A following the MagsWest Luncheon.

A case study and best practices for editorial fact-checking when it comes to stories about lived experience, oppression, and trauma.

Develop a roadmap for success and clearly chart your magazine’s long-term goals.

Circulation tools, benchmarks and ideas for creating opportunities to grow and sustain your audience.

A publisher intensive for every type of magazine with real-world magazine case studies to help you learn from success and overcome challenges.

This panel discussion will offer valuable insights and practical advice for publishers of all sizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from peers!

Wrap up the day with a networking social hosted by MagsBC.