Top Toronto Conferences You Don't Want to Miss This 2022

Interested in meeting other professionals from your industry? Are you looking to expand your network, learn about the latest industry trends, and discover other development opportunities?

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You’ll certainly find something that’s worth your time and money in our list of top Toronto conferences this 2022. It covers a variety of industries—from science and technology to food and beverage— in different formats (in-person, hybrid, and virtual).

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Event Management

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Canadian Meeting + Events Expo (CMEExpo)

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When: August 16 - 17, 2022

‍Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

‍Setting: In-person

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The Canadian Meeting + Events Expo (CMEExpo) is the largest and longest-running conference and tradeshow for event professionals in Canada. It’s where you can network with suppliers (decor, venues, services, etc.) not just from Canada and the USA, but from all around the world.

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This conference—which has been designed specifically for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibits (MICE) business industry—will show you the essential tools you can use to plan and flawlessly execute meetings, conferences, and events.

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You’ll be meeting with top planners and other industry experts who will share key insights and valuable lessons so you can continue honing your skills in delivering better events.

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IT & Technology

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Blockchain Futurist Conference Summer 2022

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When: August 9 - 10, 2022

‍Where: Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana

‍Setting: In-person

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‍Blockchain Futurist Conference—Canada’s largest blockchain and cryptocurrency event—is back. Now in its fourth year, it’s bigger and better than ever!

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As one of the top Toronto conferences, it will bring together some of the greatest minds of the metaverse, Web3, GameFi, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), cryptocurrency, DAO or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, and more. Get a glimpse of the future when you attend this conference which will be held at the Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana in Toronto.

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ETHTORONTO

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When: August 8 - 10, 2022

‍Where: Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana

‍Setting: In-person

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Join hundreds of developers at ETHTORONTO, a three-day workshop series intended to build the Web3 world where developers can hack all night long!

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The conference will be held at a 40,000-square foot indoor dome with strong WiFi and direct ethernet connections. It’s the perfect hub for this completely free community event—you can even sleep over! The conference will also be attended by dozens of speakers who will be giving workshops, sessions, and more.

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Design Thinkers Toronto

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When: October 27 - 28, 2022

‍Where: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

‍Setting: In-person

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If you’re interested in graphic design, DesignThinkers Conference 2022 is for you. It’s Canada’s largest graphic design conference and it’s now on its 23rd year.It’s one of the top Toronto conferences that aims to bring together visionaries from different disciplines to discuss the future of design. It will also touch on the design-thinking process that will help you explore your creativity.

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Food & Beverage

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Canadian Health Food Association East 2022

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When: September 15 - 18, 2022

‍Where: Enercare Centre Exhibition Place

‍Setting: In-person

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Want to meet the industry’s top distributors, manufacturers, and brokers face to face? Come to the CHFA East conference and trade show at Enercare Centre Exhibition Place and immerse yourself in all things organic and natural.

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‍CHFA East is Canada’s biggest conference and tradeshow in the field of natural health, organic, and specialty food industries.

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Grocery Innovations Canada

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When: October 25 - 26, 2022

‍Where: The Toronto Congress Centre

‍Setting: In-person

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Interested in all facets of the grocery trade? Want to showcase your product, brand, service, or company? Don’t pass up on the Grocery Innovations Canada event—it’s Canada’s one andonly B2B grocery conference and exhibit.

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This event brings everything about the grocery trade under one roof—from technology and equipment to finance and insurance. It’s your chance to network and build relationships with retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers which can help grow your knowledge and business immensely.

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Business and Finance

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CAIP Private Equity Summit

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When: November 15, 2022

‍Where: The OMNI King Edward Hotel

‍Setting: In-person

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Canadian Alternative Investments in Pensions (CAIP) Private Equity Summit 2022 will provide the opportunity for the private equity investor community to network, hear, and interact with leading legal and financial experts across North America. They will be talking about emerging markets and business sectors, analyzing the current mid-market, and exploring growth equity and asset allocation trends.

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To top it all off, this conference will be concluded with a cocktail reception and a fireside chat at a private equity gala awards dinner.

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Orion Think Conference 2022 - Forging The Future

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When: October 19 - 20, 2022

‍Where: Design Exchange

‍Setting: Hybrid

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This year, technology leaders and 250 decision-makers in Ontario’s education, research, and innovation sectors will attend the Orion Think Conference 2022 - Forging the Future to talk about the future of Ontario’s innovation economy and:

• The tools, trends, and technologies that drive the future of collaboration;
• Building healthy and resilient work cultures;
• The importance of cybersecurity and why it matters now more than ever; and
• The importance of equity, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity in the workplace.

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As one of the biggest Toronto conferences, it is expected to attract CEOs from the research and education sectors, policymakers, innovation community leaders, data experts, academic faculty in engineering, medicine, and humanities, senior government officials, and other policy decision-makers.

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Health and Science

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IASP 2022 World Congress on Pain

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When: September 19 - 23, 2022

‍Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building

‍Setting: Hybrid

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Do you have a special interest in pain research? Are you a physiotherapist, rheumatologist, anesthesiologist, clinical practitioner, or nurse? Perhaps you’re a trainee or student who has a keen interest in pain research.

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The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) 2022 World Congress on pain will bring together over 7,000 clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals from all around the world to discuss the latest research on pain. There will be a virtual program, plenary lectures, refresher courses, and more.

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Organize Your Conferences with The Concierge Club

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And that’s our list of the top Toronto conferences you shouldn’t miss out on in 2022!

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If you’re planning to dream up your own event, we can help. The Concierge Club is one of the leading experts when it comes to organizing conferences that leave a lasting impact. We’re a premium, full-service events and experiential marketing agency known for designing events that pique audience interest.

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Let’s talk about how we can make your next conference a huge hit. Get in touch with us today!