Transforming global storytelling by elevating racialized storytellers and cultivating a trans-Pacific creative hub.
EXNW is where the next- generation of creative leaders come together, and is the heart of trans-Pacific Canadian co-production, collaboration, and strategic growth.
July 24 - 26, 2026
One of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people in the film, TV, content, gaming and animation community. Featuring an exclusive line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and a glittering fundraiser ball. The three-day event kicks-off on July 24, 2026 and runs until July 26, 2026 at The Westin Bayshore.
Venue
The Westin Bayshore
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
604-682-3377
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)
711 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2
604-707-1939
BOOK HERE* (Group Code: EXN)
or contact the Reservations Department at 604-707-1939 or info@hivancouver.com, provide the code EXN for our team to apply the group rate.
*The online link will only work for stays between July 23 and 26. Any stays that extend before or after these dates must be booked directly with the hotel.
Please note that the booking link is only valid until June 23, 2026.
If you need to book rooms after, you may reach the hotel's reservations team to check on availability. They will do their best to accommodate the same group rate but subject to availability.
EXchange Hotel Vancouver
475 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3
604-563-4693
BOOK HERE (Promo code: EXNW)
or contact the hotel directly at 604-563-4693 or reservations@exchangehotelvan.com, provide the code EXNW to apply the group rate.
Parker Hotel Vancouver
1379 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R5
604-688-7678
BOOK HERE (Promo code: EXNW)
or contact the hotel directly at 604-688-7678 or reservationsd@executivehotels.net, provide the code EXNW to apply the group rate.
Hotel Le Soleil Vancouver
567 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
604-632-3000
BOOK HERE (Promo code: EXNW)
or contact the hotel directly at 604-632-3000 or reservations@hotellesoleil.com, provide the code EXNW to apply the group rate.