TDC Rendez-vous 2026: Keynote Speakers and Theme Unveiled

Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has unveiled details about its flagship fall event happening at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale on September 26 and 27, 2026 and the Centre de congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe on September 19 and 20, 2026.  

This year’s theme of Rendez-vous is “Powered by 💙” and is a celebration of what drives the industry every day: expertise, listening, judgment, and empathy in an era of AI and automation.

“Technology — and especially AI — is a powerful ally. It helps travel professionals become more efficient, agile, and high-performing,” says Karine Gagnon, General Manager of TDC. “But travel remains a fundamentally human experience. It is travel advisors who give it meaning, who ensure it aligns with their clients’ aspirations, and who inspire confidence at the moment of decision.”

She adds, “With Powered by 💙, we continue to reaffirm what our network stands for: innovation only has value when it serves people — travellers, as well as the partners and teams who bring the industry to life.”

TDC has also announced its keynote speakers:

Jasmin Bergeron, Professor at Université du Québec à Montréal and author, will present his signature keynote, Create a WOW Effect. His message? We remember for a long time the people who make us experience a “wow.” He will share what they have in common, along with concrete strategies to leave a lasting impression — because you only get one chance to make a great final impression.

Édith Lemay will present Eyes Wide Open. Over the course of just over a year, this mother of four travelled the world with her family to fill her children’s visual memory — three of whom will lose their sight — with images, memories, and beauty. A deeply moving story about humans, powered by their hearts, showing adversity, and above all, resilience, captured in a National Geographic documentary.

“This keynote will resonate strongly with our network, as travel professionals support people who have a story — or who are searching for one, for an experience,” notes Karine Gagnon.

“Édith Lemay’s message, focused on how we respond to challenges, is both inspiring and full of hope.”