TDC Rendez-vous 2026 will be Powered by Heart

Powered by Heart will be the theme of Transat Distribution Canada’s (TDC) Rendez-vous 2026 — its flagship fall event.

TDC notes that in an era defined by artificial intelligence, platforms, and automation, it is highlighting a simple truth — in travel, trust cannot be downloaded. It is built — by the people behind every project, every itinerary, and every challenge resolved along the way. Powered by Heart celebrates what truly drives the industry forward every day: expertise, listening, judgment, and empathy.

Karine Gagnon, General Manager of TDC, observed that: “Technology — and especially AI — is a powerful ally. It helps travel professionals become more efficient, agile, and high-performing. 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.”

Gagnon continued: “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.”

Keynote speakers at the 2026 will include 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.

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

Rendez-vous 2026 will take place at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, 2026 (English edition). A French edition will also be held at the Centre de congrès de Saint-Hyacinthe on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, 2026.