The industry conferences will co-locate at the InterContinental Miami hotel starting in 2025.
The company will be continuing scaled-down operations as it seeks investors or potential buyers.
The cuts have impacted teams in Toronto, New York and Dublin, with the company also reducing its physical footprint in New York.
A spokesperson for the pubcaster said the news “will lessen, but not eliminate” its anticipated budget shortfall in the next fiscal year.
The longtime producer was also a founding member of Screen Nova Scotia.
Appleyard’s appointment is part of a scripted and unscripted team reorganization that also sees the departure of EVP Tecca Crosby.
The #inkdrinks program invites screenwriters to inclusive networking events, which kick off in Toronto this week.
Chief operating officer Glenn Stewart retired this month after more than 20 years with the channel.
Wade is the first confirmed keynote speaker of the 45th Banff World Media Festival in June.
The June ISS Pitch Forum will see the Indigenous Screen Office and the Canada Media Fund return as founding partners.
Brad Bernstein has been tapped to oversee the Canadian branch of the company.
Plus: CaribbeanTales is launching the Cross Continental Forum in Barbados, and LIFT names the first participant of its Digital Cinema Residency.