XBIZ Retreat Canada is scheduled to debut in Toronto from August 16-20, bringing its hosted-buyer experience to the W Toronto. This event marks the expansion of XBIZ Retreat into Canada, adding Toronto to its list of destinations.

Event Details and Location

The XBIZ Retreat Canada will take place at the W Toronto, located in downtown Toronto, from August 16-20. The event is designed to facilitate one-on-one meetings and networking socials, bringing together pleasure brands, distributors, and retail buyers. The W Toronto is situated at the entrance to Yorkville, an area known for fashion, arts, dining, and nightlife. The hotel is near Bloor Street, which features boutiques, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and museums. The guest rooms are described as jewel-toned and theater-inspired, with lively social spaces.

Sara Ramirez, XBIZ Associate Publisher, stated that Toronto is a new destination for XBIZ Retreat. Ramirez also noted that Canada is an important market with an established community. The event aims to gather key players in a setting that combines business with pleasure.

XBIZ Retreat Canada will feature a hosted-buyer experience. The event’s format includes a meeting program with prearranged one-on-one appointments for brands and buyers. Professional networking activities are also part of the program, designed to encourage conversations and connections among business leaders. Exclusive socials are planned to extend networking opportunities beyond scheduled business hours. The event also emphasizes community-building, serving as a hub for industry participants.

XBIZ Retreat's Global Presence

Toronto joins Los Angeles and Miami as current destinations for XBIZ Retreat. Previous editions of XBIZ Retreat have been held in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. XBIZ also hosts XBIZ Expo, which is scheduled for January 7-10, 2027, at L.A. LIVE. XBIZ Expo includes exhibitions, private meeting rooms, discussion panels, networking socials, and the 2027 XBIZ Awards. Participants at XBIZ Expo include manufacturers, distributors, retail chains, e-tailers, home party businesses, educators, tech providers, entrepreneurs, influencers, marketers, publicists, and media/press.

XBIZ also offers XBIZ Virtual, an online edition designed for manufacturers and buyers worldwide to connect and conduct business remotely. XBIZ events are described as providing an extensive trade show lineup for the pleasure market, tailored to different regions and audiences to maximize deal-making opportunities.

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Key Facts

  • Event Name: XBIZ Retreat Canada
  • Dates: August 16-20
  • Location: W Toronto, Toronto
  • Purpose: Hosted-buyer experience with one-on-one meetings and networking socials for pleasure brands, distributors, and retail buyers.
  • Organizer: XBIZ
  • Contact: [email protected]