Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026
Turn points into business class. Learn the plays, meet the people, and book better trips.
Two days around YYZ: an optional Friday add-on party (for early arrivals) and a full Saturday conference with two tracks, lunch/snacks, and a big evening party. Come learn, swap strategies, and meet the points community in person.
Saturday (Apr 18): 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (conference + evening party) • Friday add-on (Apr 17): 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (party, requires Saturday ticket)
Why attend
If you’re into points, this is the “learn it, use it, talk it through with real people” kind of weekend.
Community-led + practical
This Toronto edition is built for real-world award travel and earning strategies, with plenty of time for networking. Topics and the detailed schedule may be adjusted, with a full session schedule coming closer to the event.
- Beginner to advanced strategies
- Two concurrent tracks so you can pick what fits
- Planned networking moments (registration, breaks, lunch, parties)
Quick details
Two days. Two tracks. Lots of time to actually talk to people.
Part of the Points Travel Festival umbrella
Toronto is one of several events in the broader Points Travel Festival world (including meetups and add-ons tied to other big travel/points gatherings).
Community-heavy sessions and meetups around the Chicago points scene.
The Toronto 2026 festival you’re looking at right now.
Another city stop under the same community-led festival umbrella.
A smaller add-on event tied to the days leading into ETF.
Another Points Travel Festival stop in a different format/location.
Additional cities and formats get added over time.
Festival topics (sample)
Topics are subject to adjustment; a detailed session schedule will be shared later.
Agenda overview
One optional Friday party + a full Saturday conference day (sessions + lunch/snacks + party).
Saturday (Apr 18) — conference + party
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport, 3311 Caroga Dr, Mississauga, ON L4V 1A3
Friday (Apr 17) — optional add-on party
Location: Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, Terminal 3 Toronto Amf, Toronto, ON L5P 1C4
Friday add-on is selected during Eventbrite checkout.
Speakers and co-organizers
More speakers/guests may be added.
Festival co-organizers
Ticket pricing (CAD)
Super Early Bird is auto-applied at checkout (when applicable). Registration fees are non-refundable.
- Saturday festival admission (8 AM – 5 PM)
- Saturday lunch
- Snack breaks (morning + afternoon)
- Saturday evening party (6–9 PM): 1 drink + hot appetizers
- Same Saturday inclusions
- Two-track sessions
- Saturday party included
- Same Saturday inclusions
- Limited capacity (180 attendees)
- Register before prices increase
Admittance to the Festival conference (8 AM – 5 PM), lunch, morning and afternoon snack breaks, plus the Saturday evening party (6–9 PM) with one drink ticket and hot appetizers.
Perks & logistics
Staying nearby is easy (room block + shuttle + discounted parking).
Venue
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport, 3311 Caroga Dr, Mississauga, ON L4V 1A3
Transport & parking
Discounted parking applies to day attendees or overnight hotel guests.
Meet your people
If you’ve ever wanted to ask a points question in real time (and hear how different people would solve it), this is that.
Capacity is 180 attendees, and pricing increases as the dates move along.
“The sessions are great, but the best part is swapping strategies with people during breaks.” (Placeholder — replace with real attendee quotes later)
FAQ
The stuff people usually want to know before they buy.
Are tickets refundable?
Registration fees (Saturday and the Friday add-on) are non-refundable.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes — transfers are allowed for a CAD 25 processing fee. Transfers must be completed by April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT by emailing the organizer via Eventbrite with your ticket info. Transfers are assigned by the organizer to those on the event waitlist. Resale is prohibited and may result in cancellation without refund.
Is Friday a standalone ticket?
No. The Friday add-on party requires a Saturday Festival ticket and is added during checkout.
What’s included with Saturday?
Saturday includes the conference (8 AM – 5 PM), lunch, morning/afternoon snack breaks, and the 6–9 PM evening party with one drink ticket and hot appetizers.
Can I record sessions?
No audio or video recording is permitted without express written consent. Unauthorized recording may result in ejection without refund. Photos of slides are allowed only with verbal consent of the presenter.
How do I get there / is parking available?
The hotel offers a free 24/7 Toronto Pearson (YYZ) shuttle. Parking is discounted to $15/day for festival attendees (regular rate $35/day).