Canadian Music Week, Canada’s annual music showcase and conference, is set to kick off tomorrow in Toronto, Ontario.

Major speakers this year include Glen Ballard, David Foster (Producer/Songwriter), Michael Rapino (CEO of Live Nation), Mathew Knowles (Beyonce’s father), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour/Taste of Chaos), and Terry McBride (Nettwerk).

There are also major performances by Wolfmother, Public Enemy, and more. The Festival spans 4 nights of performances, with over 600 showcasing bands at over 44 live music venues in downtown Toronto.

I’ll be back with a full report when I return from the conference & festival. For more information, passes, schedule, speakers list, and more see www.cmw.net!