Hayley Lennox is the Programming Manager for Departure Festival + Conference in Toronto - the largest entertainment conference and festival in Canada, where industry delegates and music fans take over the city for a week of live performances, panels, and global collaboration. She curates music programming across genres and leads international artist partnerships, with a focus on connecting global talent with the Canadian market, fostering cultural exchange, and showcasing the next wave of artists.

In addition to her role at Departure, Hayley is an artist manager at Loft Entertainment, where she helps artists build sustainable, long-term careers. With a background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, and live events, she takes a holistic approach to bridging creative vision with strategic growth.