Swash & Serif Typography Conference
About this Event
Toronto's only typography conference
We're taking the creativity, conversations, and joy from our decade-long annual type exhibition and bringing those minds, ideas, and vibes to the stage.
Join us for talks about all facets of type from some of the most creative and talented minds in the industry. Design experts and speakers will share their projects, ideas, and stories about type for a day of discussion and inspiration.
The room will be filled with designers, lettering artists, illustrators, educators, dreamers, thinkers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and most importantly, you.
Schedule
Check out the schedule for the day below! Each pass gets you access to all nine talks, our community lunch courtesy of Adobe, and activities and snacks.
Read more about our speakers and their talks on our website.
9:00 AM — Check-in, coffee & chill ☕️ Espresso cart on site
10:00 AM — Morning session start
Talk — Kevin King: Indigenous North American Typographies
Talk — Scott Boms: Zen and the Art of Laser Typography
Talk — Jenna Anderson: The Typographic 2000s
Best of Show presentation with Carl Shura
12:15 PM —Community Lunch 🍔🍟🥗 Lunch from Aloette courtesy of Adobe
1:10 PM — Afternoon session start
Talk — Bruno Porto: Typography in Superhero Logos
Talk — Ryan Lastname: Memento Memori
Talk — Priya Mistry: Making in the Middle
Talk — Jordan Bowden: Typography, The Silent Activist
3:15 PM — Snack Break 🍪🍘
Talk — Reena Mistry: Another World of Type
Talk — Max Sawka: Be graffiti.
5:00 PM — End of day. Bye!
Pricing
Multiple chances to save! Groups of 6 get 15% off.
Super Early Bird FLASH SALE
Friday Sept 25 — 24 hours only
$99 Regular, $79 Student* (+ 13% GST)
Early Bird Sale
Sept 26 - Nov 6
$149 Regular, $119 Student* (+ 13% GST)
Regular Pricing
Nov 7 - Nov 20
$200 Regular, $170 Student* (+ 13% GST)
*Purchasers of student tickets will be asked to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary program.
Coffee & Food
We're know how long conference days can feel, so we're bringing you coffee, lunch, and snacks throughout the day.
☕️ An espresso, coffee, and tea bar will be available during morning registration.
🥗🍔 Lunch will be served around noon, and the menu includes burgers, fries, chiecken tenders, and salad from Aloette, courtesy of Adobe. Vegan burgers will be available too!
🍪 Snacks and treats will be available during our afternoon break.
The Venue
Swash Con will be held at the historic 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education. Built in the 1950s as a Buddhist Temple, the venue now hosts many events in Toronto's arts and culture scene.
Address: 918 Bathurst St., Toronto
The venue is easy to reach by transit. Head to Bathurst subway station and walk ~10 minutes north on Bathurst, or take the number 7 Bathurst bus two stops.
This venue is unfortunately not completely accessible, with multiple sets of stairs to enter. Part of our rental fee goes towards upgrades to the space to improve accessibility.
About Swash & Serif Festival
Swash & Serif has been bringing people together to celebrate typography and lettering in Toronto since 2014.
Through our events and showcases, we encourage designers and artists to push the limits of the designed word and explore new ideas.
In 2026, to celebrate our tenth edition, we've decided to up our game: we're evolving our annual exhibition into a full fledged typography festival. Join us for a month of gatherings, discussions, and even battles with your design friends and community.
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S&S Conference is a part of Swash & Serif Festival. Produced by Toronto Design Directory. Learn more about our other events on our website.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 163.85 to CAD 226.00
