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  • Gain inspiration and professional insights in over 20 live sessions
  • Learn from creative minds making waves across the design and communications industries
  • Check out industry suppliers including printing, software and paper companies in our Supplier Showcase
  • Watch live sessions virtually through Pheedloop* and access recordings of sessions for three months after the live event

(*streaming platform available to in-person and virtual attendees)

Streaming Pass

The streaming pass includes livestreamed access to presentations on the Meridian Hall Main Stage and the Bluma Appel Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre. Recordings of the presentations will be available for three months after the conference. Workshops, roundtables, the Supplier Showcase and Marketplace are not streamed or recorded due to their interactive nature.

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Toronto Pricing

Registration for DesignThinkers Toronto 2026 will open at the end of April.

Pricing in Canadian dollars. Tax and fees not included. For US exchange rate, click here.

in-person rates

Advanced Early Bird

Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird

Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular

Sep 22 – Oct 21

Professional RGD Member 1-Day Pass*

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Professional RGD Member 2-Day Pass*

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Combo Offer: 2-Day Pass + RGD Affiliate Membership†

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Non-Member 1-Day Pass

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Non-Member 2-Day Pass

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Group Non-Member 1-Day Pass (per person)**

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Group Non-Member 2-Day Pass (per person)**

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Student RGD 1-Day Pass***

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Student RGD 2-Day Pass***

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

streaming

Advanced Early Bird

Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird

Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular

Sep 22 – Oct 21

Professional RGD Member 1-Day Pass*

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Professional RGD Member 2-Day Pass*

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Combo Offer: 2-Day Pass + RGD Affiliate Membership†

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Non-Member 1-Day Pass

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Non-Member 2-Day Pass

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Group Non-Member 1-Day Pass (per person)**

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Group Non-Member 2-Day Pass (per person)**

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Student RGD Member 1-Day Pass***

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

Student RGD Member 2-Day Pass***

Advanced Early Bird · Apr 27 – Jul 13

Early Bird · Jul 14 – Sep 21

Regular · Sep 22 – Oct 21

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    † Combo Offer

    Includes 1 year of RGD Affiliate Membership and can only be used for new Member applicants not existing Members. The membership provides access to our Video Libraryfree webinars; access to Virtual Communities; free copy of The Business of Graphic Design; discounts to enter awards and other benefits.

    * Professional Member Definition

    A Member of the RGD in the category of Certified RGDAssociate RGD or Affiliate (paid/non-expired) at the time of the conference can access this rate.

    ** Group Non-Member Definition

    Any one non-member attending DesignThinkers as a part of a group of 3 or more from the same company (Members may be part of the group) or a non-member employed by a non-profit or charity can access this rate.

    *** Student Member Definition

    A Member of the RGD in the category of Student RGD (paid/non-expired) at the time of the conference can access this rate.

    Group Registration

    The Group registration rate applies to a Non-Member attending DesignThinkers as a part of a group of 3 or more individuals from the same company or a Non-Member who works for a non-profit or charitable organization.

    Registering Groups of 10 or more? Contact Heidi Veri to find out about additional discounts.

    Cancellation Policy

    A cancellation fee of $75 ($25 for students) is applied to a cancelled registration. No refunds for in-person registrations will be issued after September 26. In-person registrations can be exchanged for a virtual event registration until October 2 with the difference in price refunded. Substitutions are permitted until September 26. Please request substitutions in writing to: info@rgd.ca. Any registration transferred from an RGD Member to a Non-Member will be required to pay the difference from Member to Non-Member/Group rate. 

    In the unlikely event that the RGD is not able to proceed with DesignThinkers 2026 as an in-person event in Vancouver, your ticket will be transferred to the virtual event with a refund being provided for any difference in ticket prices. If you do not wish to attend the virtual conference, you will have 10 days from the date of the announcement to request a refund (minus a $75 admin fee).

    Group Registration

    If you’re interested in registering a group of 10 people or more, email heidi@rgd.ca and receive additional discounts when registering.

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