WABE 2026 Media Meetup Winnipeg

Join Us in Winnipeg for a WABE Monday Media Meetup!

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: RRC Polytech – CGA Manitoba Room
The Roblin Centre, 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1K9

Meet & Greet: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Panel Discussion: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Topic: How Media Industry Jobs Are Being Rewritten

More content is being created than ever before, at a time when AI and new technologies are rapidly flooding the market. Across news, marketing, radio, television, film, live production, and event production, media jobs are constantly shifting and evolving. While traditional roles are changing, new opportunities are emerging every day.

At the same time, the industry is facing a significant transition, with a large amount of technical knowledge and production expertise retiring. This creates both a challenge and an opportunity for the next generation of media professionals to step in, adapt, and shape what comes next.

This panel discussion will offer students, emerging professionals, and mid-career professionals insight into how media careers are evolving, what skills remain essential, and where new opportunities are being created in an industry being reshaped by technology.

We’re excited to welcome a panel of professionals working across different areas of media and entertainment technology, including:

• Janice Labossiere – Manager, Media Production Services, University of Manitoba
• Ken Gould – Director, Strategic Sales, APPEAR
• Lesley Klassen – Senior Manager, AI Initiatives and Services, New Media Manitoba
• Dave Lehman – Chief Technology Officer, Golden West
• Rob Brown – Broadcast Technician, Pattison Media

WABE friends, come kick off your week with an evening of conversation and connection. Whether you’re teaching, a student, or a working professional, this is your chance to hear directly from those in the industry about how their careers have changed, what opportunities they are seeing, and what skills matter most today.

We hope this conversation sparks inspiration, new ideas, and continued growth in both skills and creativity for everyone working in media today.

Arrival Information

Attendees can be advised that the free industry meetup will be held at The Roblin Centre, 160 Princess Street. Guests may enter through either the William Avenue or Elgin Avenue entrances and should let security know they’re attending the WABE Monday Media Meetup. There will be directional signage in place to help guide attendees to the room.

Parking & Accessibility

Nearby paid parking lots include:

• 172 Princess Street (closest to Manitou a bi Bii daziigae)
• 363 William Avenue

For accessibility purposes, here is RRC Polytech’s interactive campus map showing nearby parking lots:
https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=edc&markers=parking

Street parking is also available on surrounding streets and is free after 5:30 PM on weekdays.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DEMA, RRC Polytech, Erikson Pro & Erikson Commercial & Matrix Video