Canada Summit 2025

Back by popular demand—Out Leadership is proud to announce the return of our Canada Summit in Toronto!

Forget the headlines—our commitment to our friends and allies in the north has never been stronger. We’re thrilled to bring Out Leadership’s collective energy, global resources, and signature LGBTQ+ flair back to Canada for our second annual summit!

Generously sponsored by our longtime partner and Canada’s largest publicly traded company, RBC Capital Markets, this year’s Summit will feature our signature convenings, including our OutNEXT Salon for emerging LGBTQ+ leaders, Allyship Workshop, VIP Reception, CEO Dinner and our popular OutWOMEN+ Breakfast.

Expect dynamic speakers, engaging panels, and meaningful networking with some of the most influential voices in LGBTQ+ business and advocacy.

View photos from last year’s Canada Summit here.

Summit Events:

VIP Reception 

September 9, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

The Summit VIP Reception is our premier event honoring the remarkable progress of the LGBTQ+ community. It also promises to be a very special night for us as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary!  

See photos from last year’s event here.

Allyship Workshop

September 9, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

This timely workshop will explore the power of Allyship—and the vital role it plays in dismantling exclusion and building stronger and more equitable workplaces. We’ll examine how Allyship sends a powerful message of support, and why it’s not just the right thing to do, but it’s also a strategic business asset.

See photos from last year’s event here.

OutNEXT Salon

September 9, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

OutNEXT–A unique half day gathering for rising rockstar professionals where you’ll make new friends and have fun along the way! This enlightening experience is designed for emerging LGBTQ+ leaders to realize their OutVANTAGE™—the unique leadership skills that come from being LGBTQ+.

See photos from last year’s event here.

OutWOMEN+ Breakfast 

September 10, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

This empowering and supportive gathering, with an extraordinary lineup of speakers, brings together LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary and ally leaders to share insights on how to champion one another in the workplace.

See photos from last year’s event here.