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15 listed worldwide, in date order.
Professionals and business leaders learn how to optimize their LinkedIn presence using AI and strategic networking to build authority and generate new opportunities. The community meets weekly to share practical strategies that enhance visibility and business growth. Attendees can apply techniques to expand influence and create consistent engagement on LinkedIn.
This event gathers founders, engineers, designers, and tech enthusiasts building physical products and hardware in Vancouver. Attendees can network, share plans related to technology, hiring, and funding, and enjoy drinks and appetizers on a rooftop venue. It is an opportunity to connect with the HardTech community in a casual social setting.
Founders share honest stories about building startups in Toronto, discussing challenges, pivots, and growth strategies. The event gathers builders, investors, and operators for networking, talks, and live pitch feedback. It provides early-stage founders opportunities to refine pitches and connect with the local startup community.
This weekly event helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders build authority on LinkedIn by providing strategies to optimize profiles, create AI-driven content, and expand networks. Attendees learn to increase engagement and develop business opportunities through consistent LinkedIn presence. The community supports both new and established personal brands aiming to grow their influence and business.
NEXT Canada Venture Day 2026 features venture pitches from graduating cohorts of NEXT 36, NEXT AI Toronto, and NEXT Founders. The event is designed for founders and investors interested in early stage startups and venture feedback. Attendees can engage in networking and demo sessions to explore emerging ventures in Toronto.
This event discusses how to claim R&D tax credits when using AI tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Google Antigravity for research and development. It is aimed at startups and companies leveraging AI in innovation to understand fiscal incentives. Participants will learn about the intersection of AI-driven R&D and government credit policies in Montreal.
This is a summer outdoor meetup for the tech community in Toronto to gather socially at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Attendees can introduce themselves and network in an informal environment that encourages sharing how they add value to others through their work. The event welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.
This workshop helps business and organizational leaders understand how AI can deliver real value by identifying practical, industry-specific use cases and assessing readiness. It is aimed at decision makers, business owners, and HR leads looking for guidance on implementing AI effectively. Participants will leave with a prioritized list of actionable AI opportunities tailored to their operations.
This event is a social gathering for founders, builders, investors, and operators to connect and share experiences in building companies. It offers candid conversations, thoughtful introductions, and informal networking without pitches or panels. Attendees can expect an intimate setting to find community and honest discussion about the startup journey.
Founders Day is a single-day event that connects startup founders from British Columbia with experienced leaders and mentors. It offers networking and learning opportunities for founders seeking guidance and community. Attendees can gain insights and support to advance their startup journeys.
This event recreates a casual social gathering for startup community members using the Gather.town app. It is aimed at founders and operators looking to network and socialize online within the Vancouver startup ecosystem. Attendees can connect informally as they would at a physical startup drinks event but in a virtual setting.
FORGE is a one-day event for founders and studios in the game development community, focusing on underrepresented groups and emerging studios in Canada. It features panel discussions and structured networking to explore barriers to funding and growth. Attendees can gain insights from local founders and contribute to a community report that supports the sector.
The YYC Life Sciences Spotlight focuses on advancing Alberta’s life sciences ecosystem through panels, showcases, and networking. It connects industry, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners to explore commercialization, scaling, partnerships, and capacity building. Attendees gain insights into growth opportunities and collaboration within the life sciences sector in Calgary.
Solana Summit Canada is a 2-day conference in Toronto that connects developers, founders, institutions, and ecosystem leaders in the Solana blockchain space. The first day focuses on technical talks and builder sessions for developers. The second day highlights startups, adoption, stablecoins, and institutional innovation on Solana in Canada.
Startup founders share their personal startup stories to inspire and build community connections. The event is for founders interested in learning from peers and fostering support networks. Attendees can expect a space focused on storytelling and community cultivation in Vancouver.