INSIGHTS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE Next Campaign Summit 2026 Agenda
Agenda subject to updates — additional speakers, session timings, and details will be released in the coming days.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Registration and Hot Breakfast
Check in, grab your badge, and enjoy a hot breakfast as the day begins. Connect with fellow campaign professionals and partners before the program starts and set the tone for a day of insights, strategy, and collaboration. Breakfast Sponsored by: 
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Opening remarks to welcome attendees and set the stage for the day ahead. We’ll outline what to expect from the Summit, highlight key themes, and frame the conversations shaping the future of political campaigning and advocacy.
Harneet Singh
Brett Thalmann
Hasneet Singh Punia
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Lessons from the 2025 Federal Election
Senior campaign strategists break down what the 2025 federal election revealed about modern campaigning. This panel examines what worked, what didn’t, and the strategic lessons campaign professionals can take into the next electoral cycle.
Perry Tsergas
Laura Kurkimaki
Sean Wiltshire
Jen Hassum
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Presentation by StackAdapt
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
Brandon Langevin
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
The Politics of Canada-US Relations
A timely discussion on the political dynamics shaping Canada–US relations. Panelists explore how leadership, elections, and cross-border policy decisions influence domestic politics, public opinion, and campaign narratives on both sides of the border.
Vandana Kattar-Miller
Kory Teneycke
Marco Mendicino
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
In Conversation with Elected Officials
A cross-level conversation with elected leaders. Panelists share perspectives on governing, engaging constituents, and navigating today’s political and digital landscape from inside public office.
Karina Gould
Jamaal Myers
Yanique Williams
Aislinn Clancy
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
(Breakout Session) LogiVote VRM: Turning Community into a Defensive Political Force.
This session introduces LogiVote VRM – far more than a campaign management tool. It is a tactical-digital architecture designed to transform your audience into an organized powerhouse. We will cover the entire journey:
From personal voter connections and expanding support circles via the Victory App, through smart data management, polls, and call centers – to the critical moment where thousands of supporters act in real-time to defend your digital assets.
This is the story of modern campaigns that understand the real battle is for consciousness.
And victory comes when you have a digital civilian patrol – responding with more efficiency and intelligence than any bot.
Yair Chen
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Networking Break
Take a short break to recharge and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and partners. Use this time to continue conversations, make new connections, and prepare for the next session.
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
The Ad Wars: Digital Advertising in 2026
A forward-looking discussion on the evolving digital advertising landscape in politics and advocacy. Panelists explore emerging platforms, shifting regulations, AI-driven tools, and the strategies campaigns and marketers will need to stay competitive
Harneet Singh
Megan Buttle
Nat Wilson
Dennis Matthews
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
(Breakout Session by Equal Voice) Ask Her (or Them) to Run: How One Conversation Can Change Canadian Politics
Political careers don’t only start with ambition. They start with being asked. This interactive Equal Voice session will be a mix of sharing how:
- Women want to be invited into political life. There isn’t one approach or linear career approach. We will explore key factors like different life stages, cultural and communities’ backgrounds, and lived experiences.
- Why encouragement from personal connections matters, and
- How campaigns and parties can find and engage these everyday leaders.
Lindsay Brumwell
Laura Kurkimaki
Jackie DaSilva
Jen Hassum
Maggie Chi
11:35 AM - 11:40 AM
Special Remarks by Dr. Margot Burnell, President of the Canadian Medical Association
Special Remarks by Dr. Margot Burnell, President of the Canadian Medical Association 
Dr. Margot Burnell
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Coast to Coast Political Panel
Experts from across the country unpack recent provincial and regional elections. This panel explores how political dynamics vary across Canada—and what campaign professionals can learn from victories, setbacks, and emerging regional trends.
Dan Arnold
Mike Burton
Steve Kent
Matt Smith
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Breaking Through: Learning from Advocacy Organizations and Movements
Insights from leading advocacy experts on driving engagement, shaping public opinion, and achieving impact. Panelists share strategies, lessons, and success stories that professionals can apply to modern grassroots movements and advocacy efforts.
Brett Thalmann
Saman Tabasinejad
Steve Doherty
James Janeiro
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch and Networking
Enjoy a catered lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and partners. Take this opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and continue conversations from the morning sessions.
Lunch Sponsored by:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
(Breakout Session) NationBuilder: Tech without losing touch
Tech without losing touch: Modern campaign organizing in the age of AI Join Tyler, Co-Founder & COO Progressive Nation, and Sorcha, VP of Customer Experience at NationBuilder, for an essential conversation about modern campaign organizing in Canada’s evolving political landscape. In an era where AI is reshaping political engagement, how do campaigns maintain the authentic relationships that win elections? This fireside chat will explore the intersection of technology and genuine voter connection. Discussion topics:
- Leveraging integrated tools to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with voters rather than just collecting data
- The role of AI in modern organizing: enhancing human connection vs. replacing it
- Navigating voter expectations in an age of digital-first communication
- Practical strategies for campaigns preparing for upcoming elections
Sorcha Scully
Tyler Johnson
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Special Remarks by Hon. Uzoma Asagwara, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Seniors, and Long-Term Care, Manitoba
Special Remarks by Hon. Uzoma Asagwara, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Seniors, and Long-Term Care, Manitoba
Uzoma Asagwara
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
AI in Campaigns: Hype vs. Reality - What we can do today and what's coming.
Separating the promise from the practical, this session explores how AI is being used in campaigns today and what’s on the horizon. Panelists discuss real-world applications, ethical considerations, and tools that can give campaigns a strategic edge.
Nadya Wilkinson
Dr. Joseph Angolano
Travis Worl
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Winning the Attention Economy: Social Media, Podcasts & Video
Strategies for capturing and retaining audience attention across digital platforms. Panelists discuss effective use of social media, podcasts, and video content to engage supporters, amplify messages, and drive campaign impact.
Hasneet Singh Punia
Ahmad Elbayoumi
Travis Dhanraj
Karman Wong
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
(Breakout Session) Building Trust in the Age of Anti-Trust - 996 Advisors × PredictEdge
Campaigns don’t fail from bad ideas — they fail from lost trust.
And in 2026, trust is fragile. Don’t risk torching the trust your campaign needs to win. This workshop breaks down who Canadians actually trust for news and policy, how echo chambers quietly kill campaigns, and how real ethical intelligence outperforms gut instinct every time.
Featuring a ruthless case study of a campaign that collapsed in weeks.
Pre-Registration available here: Building Trust in the Age of Anti-Trust Workshop - Attendee Registration – Fill out form
Sumi Shanmuganathan
Laurel Ostfield
Emmanuel Caisse
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
The Future of Municipal Campaigns
Mayors and municipal experts share insights on running effective municipal campaigns and engaging communities. This session highlights innovative strategies, community outreach, and leadership approaches shaping the future of local governance.
Kim Wright
Alex Nuttall
Marianne Meed Ward
David West
Annette Groves
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Fundraising That Works: Donors, Dollars, and Data
Explore effective strategies for modern campaign fundraising, from identifying donors to leveraging data for impact. Panelists share best practices, insights, and tools to maximize contributions and build sustainable supporter networks.
Gabe Helfant
Anthony Mercurio
Christina Topp
Catherine Corriveau
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
Take a short break to recharge and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and partners. Use this time to continue conversations, make new connections, and prepare for the next session.
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Special Remarks by Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario's Transportation Minister
Special Remarks by Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario's Transportation Minister
Prabmeet Sarkaria
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
The Ring of Fire Conversation: Indigenous Communities, Industry & Government.
A discussion on collaboration, development, and engagement in the Ring of Fire region. Panelists explore the intersection of Indigenous communities, industry stakeholders, and government, highlighting lessons for sustainable development and meaningful partnerships.
Michael Fox
Luca Giacovazzi
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
(Breakout Session) Engaging the Next Generation: Youth in Politics and Advocacy
Exploring strategies to connect with young voters and activists, this session highlights effective outreach, digital engagement, and ways to inspire the next generation to participate in campaigns and advocacy efforts.
Wyatt Sharpe
Sam Reusch
Ken Boyd
Amanda Munday
Fares Al Soud
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Data, Organizing & Strategy: The Future of Modern Campaigns
A forward-looking session on how data, digital organizing, and strategic planning are shaping modern campaigns. Panelists explore tools, insights, and approaches that enable campaigns to run smarter, faster, and more effectively.
Jackie DaSilva
Hamish Marshall
Helen Sabatine
Lindsay Brumwell
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Breakout Session) Authentic Queer Leadership
Explore what it means to lead authentically as a queer professional. This interactive session focuses on key themes: Courage to act, Vision with purpose, and Accountability and humility, helping participants develop their own approach to authentic queer leadership.
Mackenzie Kolton
Alex Munter
Tyler Boyce
Ilana Landsberg-Lewis
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
TikTok & Canadian Politics
A look at how TikTok is shaping political engagement, messaging, and campaigns in Canada. Leading Canadian political TikTok influencers discuss trends, strategies, and creative ways to reach and mobilize audiences on this fast-moving platform.
Katherine Janson
Frank Domenic
Farnell Morisset
Jennifer Laewetz
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Networking Reception
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Wrap up the day by connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and partners. Enjoy canapés and refreshments while reflecting on key insights, continuing conversations, and celebrating a successful Summit.
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