A New Event For Content Creators Is Coming To Toronto & Here's How To Attend
You'll get a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the life of Toronto food influencers.
Rupica Sudan. Right: Andrew Boateng.
This article is part of a series supported by Narcity Media Group brands Boulevard and Rally.
Toronto influencers, get ready because a new networking event is coming to Toronto this month and it's all about navigating the competitive and thriving creator industry.
Boulevard, a brand focused on strengthening the local creator scene through unique real-life experiences and events, is hosting a pop-up in Toronto called the Food Station, where you can meet top content creators and industry leaders to learn how they've built their successful brands.
Whether you're a seasoned creator or brand new to the space and looking to turn your social media hobby into a side hustle, this exclusive event promises a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the life of a Toronto influencer.
The two-hour industry meetup on March 20 will feature a live panel conversation with local foodie creators Rupica Sudan and Andrew Boateng as well as a mystery brand manager from the industry with invaluable advice on collaborating with food brands in 2024. Tickets are already on sale.
Food Station by Boulevard
March 20, 2024
6:30 p.m. at Boxcar Social Harbourfront
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Meet The Panelists
Known online by her handle @dineintoronto, Sudan has built a following of 39K on Instagram and 52K on TikTok by sharing her latest eats and travel spots in Toronto and beyond. Recently, she was interviewed by Business Insider about a viral video that detailed a shocking dispute with a Californian CEO after he posted a negative public comment on one of her posts.
If you're looking to chat with someone about creating dreamy lifestyle content and how to handle criticism on social media with grace, she's your girl!
The second panelist, Boateng, has amassed a community of over 17K followers on Instagram and TikTok since the launch of his brand called @the.6ix.eats. He uses food to "connect and tear down barriers" and is always showcasing the GTA's sprawling food scene.
Boateng was recently featured in the Toronto Star after he and fellow influencer Melissa Ayisi assembled 15 local creators for a Black History Month food crawl to celebrate and spotlight six Black-owned restaurants in Toronto.
The conversation will be led by comedian Matt Puzhitsky, who also has an impressive following of over 80K on Instagram and over 120K on TikTok.
Puzhitsky is a local rising comedy star known for his skits on the cultural differences between Europeans, Canadians and Americans and for opening for popular stand-up comic Christina Pazsitzky last year.
The event will offer an honest conversation aimed at helping make content creation more accessible for everyone in the industry by providing a behind-the-scenes authentic look at the business. From diversifying revenue streams to brand partnerships and advice for emerging creators, if you're seeking content tips to launch or enhance your creator career, your appetite for knowledge will be satisfied.
After the conversation, attendees will be able to meet the panelists and mingle with like-minded colleagues in the industry.
Food Station will take place on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Boxcar Social Harbourfront, a sleek and modern cafe and bar on the water serving coffee, cocktails and a range of bites.
Tickets for the event are $40 per person, but if you snag your ticket before March 3, you can get an early bird 10% discount.
Food Station by Boulevard
Price: $40 per person ($36 for early bird special)
Address: 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON
When: March 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Why You Need To Go: To gain new strategies and enlightening insights, learn about the unfiltered realities of food and drink creators in the GTA, and network within the content creation industry.
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