Community-Led
Marketing Summit:
Toronto
October 15, 2026 | 8 - 4pm | Toronto, ON
Early bird passes: $150 | Regular passes: $250
What’s the
Community-Led
Marketing Summit?
The Community-Led Marketing Summit brings 400 marketers together in Toronto for a full day of practical sessions on social media, content marketing, creators, community, and more.
Learn directly from marketers doing the work every day as they share the strategies, campaigns, and lessons behind the communities they've built.
Early bird prices start at $150 CAD.
Save $100 CAD for a limited time!
Pass sales end October 13, 2026.
Learn from marketers doing the work
From social media managers and content marketers to nonprofit leaders and community builders, our speakers are practitioners who are doing the work every day.
They'll share what's worked, what hasn't, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
Sennah Yee
Senior Social Media Manager
Joe Teo
CEO
Iliyana Shoushounova
Content Marketing Manager
Lysle Hood
Product Marketing Manager
Jessica Lui
Social Media Manager
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Included in your pass
11
Speakers
400
Marketers
10
Presentations
4
Networking breaks
The schedule
8:00
Doors open
Registration, coffee, networking
8:30-8:45
Kick off warm-up
8:45-8:55
Opening remarks
9:00-9:40
Community-led marketing: How belonging drives growth
Joe Teo and Iliyana Shoushounova, HeyOrca
9:45-10:10
Let's get inspired! How to create community-focused content
Lysle Hood and Jessica Lui, HeyOrca
10:10-10:30
Networking break
10:30-10:55
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11:00-11:25
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11:30-12:00
Networking break
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:30-1:55
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2:00-2:25
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2:30-2:50
Networking break
2:50-3:15
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Speaker TBD
3:20-3:45
Closing keynote
Speaker TBD
3:45-4:00
Closing remarks
All times are in the EST timezone.
Take a peek at our past Summit
Bursary passes available
To help make this event more accessible, we’re offering a limited number of bursary passes for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. If cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the HeyOrca Community-Led Marketing Summit for?
The HeyOrca Community-Led Marketing Summit is for marketers who want practical ideas they can actually use. Whether you work in social media, content marketing, communications, community, or a broader marketing role, you'll leave with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and new connections with other marketers.
Where and when is the Community-Led Marketing Summit taking place?
The Community-Led Marketing Summit will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, at the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).
How do I get to the Community-Led Marketing Summit?
The venue is easily accessible by public transit and is just steps from Yonge-Bloor Station, where Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) intersect. If you're driving, please note that there is no dedicated on-site parking, but paid public parking is available nearby at Asquith Garage (9 Asquith Ave), 50 Asquith Ave Garage, and 625 Church St.
How much do tickets cost?
Early bird tickets are $150 and are available until September 15, 2026. After that, regular price tickets are $250.
What is included in my ticket?
Your ticket includes access to all keynote presentations, sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive experiences throughout the day. Lunch is available as an optional add-on during registration.
Will the sessions be recorded?
No. The Community-Led Marketing Summit is an in-person experience, and sessions will not be recorded. We encourage attendees to take notes, ask questions, and make the most of the opportunity to learn directly from our speakers.
What if I can no longer attend the Summit?
While all passes are non-refundable, you can transfer your pass to another person.
Passes may be transferred to another individual up to 3 days before the event, and the original pass holder must notify Natalie at natalie@heyorca.com in writing with the new attendee’s full name and email address to confirm the transfer.
In the case of illness or emergency on the day of the event, same-day transfers may be permitted at the organizer’s discretion.
I can’t afford a pass. Are there discounted options?
Yes! We are offering a limited number of bursary passes to help make the summit more accessible. If cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply for a bursary pass.