An evening for Toronto marketers, brand builders, and growth leaders to connect with like-minded professionals. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with others shaping the future of marketing and pushing the industry forward.
Marketing After-Hours is a curated evening designed for professionals across brand, growth, and digital marketing to connect. Join fellow marketers for thoughtful conversations on strategy, storytelling, and the evolving marketing landscape.
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What It’s About
Marketing After-Hours is the premier event for marketing professionals to connect, share ideas, and dive into discussions on the latest strategies and trends shaping the industry.
Whether you're focused on brand building, growth, or digital marketing, this evening offers the perfect opportunity to engage with like-minded experts.
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Who Should Attend
Brand managers and marketing strategists
Digital marketing professionals (e.g., social media, SEO, content, PPC)
Growth marketers and performance specialists
Data analysts and marketing technologists
Creative leads and campaign managers
Professionals in customer experience and engagement
Anyone looking to explore new trends and best practices in marketing
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Agenda
6:00pmDoors Open
6:05pmWelcome & Opening Remarks
6:15pmConversations & Refreshments
8:00pmEvent Close
Join Toronto's Top Marketing Community to Connect, Learn, and Lead
Marketing After-Hours TO brings together marketers, brand leaders, and growth-focused founders from Toronto's most influential companies to talk shop, share challenges, and connect around what's next.
Connect With Toronto's Marketing Leaders
Connect with Senior Marketers, Brand Directors, and Founders from Toronto's top companies.
Build Your Marketing Network
Engage with fellow marketers in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay Ahead of Innovation
Learn how leading marketing teams are adapting, innovating, and staying competitive, so your marketing strategy stays one step ahead.
Connect With Toronto's Marketing Leaders
Connect with Senior Marketers, Brand Directors, and Founders from Toronto's top companies.
Build Your Marketing Network
Engage with fellow marketers in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay Ahead of Innovation
Learn how leading marketing teams are adapting, innovating, and staying competitive, so your marketing strategy stays one step ahead.
Details of the Evening
What's Included
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.
Have dietary restrictions?
To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.
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