Industry Events

See upcoming Visit Canton industry partner events, and learn about conferences, conventions, expos, and other major events and festivals coming to the area.

Plan for major events happening in Stark County that could impact your business. Learn about industry networking events and professional development seminars. Plus, discover opportunities to exhibit at community events to promote your business.

Visit Canton Industry Events

True NORTH Guest Satisfaction Workshop

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10th | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

This one-day workshop is designed to help your organization build a culture of hospitality and elevate the guest experience across every touchpoint.

✅ Equip your team with tools, policies, and permission to truly delight your guests
✅ Learn strategies developed by the Ohio Travel Association
✅ Walk away with practical takeaways to bring back to your team

Are you interested in attending or sending one of your Staff Members? Visit Canton will be offering scholarships to a select number of partners. Please share your interest with Visit Canton Senior Manager, Community & Partner Relations Manager, allisong@visitcanton.com.

Visit Canton Industry Development Day

📅 Tuesday, September 16th from 8:00AM-12:00PM
📍 Location: Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Canton

The Visit Canton Industry Development Day is a half-day tourism conference for our Industry Partners. You're invited to join us for breakfast with the keynote presentation 2026 Visit Canton Grants Preview: Committee Insights & Program Updates. After breakfast, enjoy a full morning of educational breakouts and networking.

We encourage tourism partners to send at least two representatives to the event to ensure you get the most out of the presentations!

Industry Development Day Schedule

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration & Media Expo
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Breakfast & Keynote Presentation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Educational Breakout Sessions

Plus, join us for FREE site visits at the Canton Classic Car Museum or National First Ladies Library & Museum following the conclusion of the educational breakout sessions.

Visit Canton Industry Development Day is FREE to attend. Please contact us right away if you need to cancel to avoid a cancellation fee. Can't stay for the full day? Registration is available to those only able to attend the breakfast or only able to attend the educational breakout sessions.

Have a question about the day? Reach out to Visit Canton Partner Relations Coordinator, Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com.

Visit Canton Merry Mixer

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th
🕓 Time: 4:00PM – 6:00PM
📍 Host Partner: To Be Announced

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