Welcome to 20th Annual INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE at Canadian Music Week!
The International Marketplace is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily during Canadian Music Week and is located in the Regatta Room, Lobby Level of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto.
Embedded within the convention, the International Marketplace serves a dual purpose: 1: A physical space for dedicated pre-arranged curated meetings and introductions for CAAMA members to international delegates onsite 2: As a provider of services to international participants in attendance
Follow up with contacts made at other international conferences such as Eurosonic, SXSW, WOMEX, Music Matters, Reeperbahn, ADE, Jazzahead or The Great Escape – and meet new potential business partners. The International Marketplace team and music ambassadors are onsite to ready to help you connect with the delegates you want to do business with. Preview the list of delegates to see who will be in town. Contact the Intl. Marketplace team in advance so we can help you make the right connection.
The International Marketplace at CMW – Where Business Gets Done
CAAMA will curate & measure outcomes for B2B meetings with buyers from priority countries & sectors. The 2023 Intl Marketplace at CMW organized close to 1,000 B2B meetings with buyers from different countries & priority sectors. Potential or actual revenue from meetings reported is from $3,759,850 to $5,548,050. The revenue is based on direct feedback from Canadian meeting participants
Historical Look at CMW’s International Trade Activities
CAAMA’s international trade activities at CMW has introduced thousands of Canadian export-ready artists, entrepreneurs and SMEs to international music industry leaders, resulting in the development of new trade relationships. We have seen increases in the numbers of Canadian songs being placed in film and television productions and facilitated export market-training sessions presented by these experts. The result is a better-trained industry, with a clearer understanding of the export process, and better able to take advantage of business and exporting opportunities.
Over the past 11 years alone, export & international trade activities have generated from $44.7 M to 52.3 M in potential or actual funding as reported by Canadian participants.
CAAMA’s International Marketplace trade hub will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT during CMW.
Most of the B2B meetings are pre-arranged and curated, Capacity is always limited. Participation is on a first-come, first served basis. Please contact the International Marketplace for more details.
You will find us in the room with all the flags.
if you are new to the international marketplace, go here to sign-up
Check back for more details as schedules are confirmed or email us for more details, contact <imp@caama.org>
