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.
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:
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.
About Youth Media Alliance
Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is committed to enriching the lives of children and teens across Québec and Canada by helping improve the content created for them across all screens. The Alliance continues its mission to promote the highest-quality content by annually celebrating the best Canadian youth achievements—both francophone and anglophone—through its Awards of Excellence. YMA provides ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to the specific needs of youth-content creators through workshops, seminars, and special events such as the Média-Jeunes and Children, Youth & Media conferences. Since 2015, YMA has offered several development grants: the YMA Andra Sheffer Scholarship, the YMA Thérèse-Pinho Scholarship, the YMA Steven DeNure Scholarship, and the John Rooney Creator Fund. The Alliance also conducts research to better understand the impact of media on young audiences. Finally, Youth Media Alliance advocates for a fair balance between the interests of the broadcasting and production industries and the needs of children and young media consumers within public policy.
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Source : Valentin Verrier, Youth Media Alliance, alliance@ymamj.org, 514-971-9204
