The Soundwave Summit is a Toronto event bringing together independent podcast creators and enthusiasts. Founded by Amanda Cupido, Michael Mongiardi, and Sherley Joseph, it offers a platform for networking, learning, and live performances.
SOUNDWAVE SUMMIT WILL RETURN Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
Whether you’re an independent podcaster, videocaster, producer, or pod entrepreneur, this is your home to level up your craft, find your next collaborator, and build a community that actually gets it. (scroll down to add to your calendars)
We’re heading into year three, and we’re just getting started.
Who Should Attend?
Soundwave Summit is for you if:
✓ You’re an independent podcaster looking to grow your show
✓ You’re a videocaster navigating the world of visual content
✓ You’re a producer behind the scenes making the magic happen
✓ You’re a pod entrepreneur building a business around audio
✓ You’re podcast-curious and ready to finally launch that show
✓ You’re a seasoned creator looking to connect with fresh voices
Whether you’ve got 50 downloads or 100,000: there’s a place for you here.
About the venue: the Harbourfront Centre
There’s something special about creating where the water meets the city.
Harbourfront Centre sits right on Toronto’s stunning waterfront located at 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON. It’s a cultural hub. A gathering place. A space where creativity has lived and breathed for decades.
And this spring, it becomes the home of independent podcasting in Canada.
Picture this: Hundreds of podcasters, industry leaders, and creators, pod enthusiasts gathering in one of Toronto’s most iconic venues.
Getting There:
The venue is accessible by TTC, car, bike, and foot. Need directions? We’ve got you covered at thesoundwavesummit.com/direction.
Want to explore the venue before you arrive? Check out thesoundwavesummit.com/venue.
This Year’s Programming: You Shape the Wave!
We’re putting out a call for topics! We want the sessions to be exactly what you need to level up. We want to hear from YOU first.
What are we missing? What do you NEED to learn this year?
Stay tuned for the full schedule as it drops at thesoundwavesummit.com/event-details.
Meet the Curators
The Soundwave Summit wouldn’t exist without the incredible teams behind it.
This year’s event is curated by:
- The Sonar Podcast Network (@thesonarnetwork)
- Lead Podcasting (@leadpodcasting)
- The Chonilla Network (@chonillanetwork – @blackcanadiancreators)
- Women in Media Podcast Network (@wimnetwork)
- Canadaland (@canadaland_podcasts)
These powerhouse organizations have come together to create something truly special for the independent podcasting community. Their combined expertise spans audio production, video content, podcast education, and community building.
When we say this event is by creators for creators: we mean it.
Get Your Tickets
Early-Bird Tickets Are Coming Soon!
Last year we sold out. This year won’t be any different.
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Remember: Early-bird pricing is limited. Get ’em before they’re gone!
See You There
Three years in. Bigger venue. Stronger community. Better programming.
Saturday, May 9, 2026. Harbourfront Centre. Toronto.
The stage is set. The wave is building. Are you riding it with us? 🌊🎙️
