Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business events in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario that we’re interested in attending and think will be useful to the startup and small business community.
Some of these events may fill up fast, so if you’re interested in attending please register quickly. Events are generally free of charge, unless a price is listed. If you’re hosting an event or come across one that you think should be included here, feel free to contact us with your suggestion.
Toronto Events
MaRS is where entrepreneurs get the help they need, where all kinds of people meet to spark new ideas, and where a global reputation for innovation is being earned, one success story at a time.The often-free events at MaRS are ideal for start-ups, science, technology and social entrepreneurs looking to make connections and learn more about a particular aspect of business.
Event: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops – Finance Fundamentals
When:
Part 1 – Monday October 6, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 – Monday October 20, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 3 – Monday October 27, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: MaRS, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Price: $100
This great informal social event in Toronto is perfect for anyone interested in web development. People in the industry, as well as interested recruits are able to gather in Toronto’s exciting web development and startup community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: October 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West (Queen & Dufferin), Toronto, ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Toronto
When: October 29, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – late, startup pitches at 8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Ocho, 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Toronto Business Development Centre
TBDC is an independent non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businesses. The Centre has been recognized at home and internationally for achievements in the field of business incubation. Over the past twenty plus years, TBDC has helped more than 4500 businesses through our various programs.
Event: Marketing & Operations: How to Get and Keep Customers (Start A Business Seminar Series)
When: October 21, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto Business Development Centre, 900 – 1 Yonge Street
Price: $60 pre-paid price, $75 door price
The Toronto Board of Trade facilitates opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, business development, and city building. It is the authoritative voice of Canada’s most prominent business community.
Event: Not Your Grandfather's Marketing: Using the Relationship Curve to Drive New Business
When: October 23, 2014, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: The Old Mill – Victoria Room, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
Price: $15 for members, $25 for non-members
The Art Of is a leading media and events company focused on providing business professionals with the tools, techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s changing marketplace.
Event: The Art of Entrepreneurship Conference – Toronto
When: October 7, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Price: $249
Waterloo Region events
Founded by a group of dedicated entrepreneurs in 1997, Communitech is Waterloo Region’s hub for the commercialization of innovative technologies. Over the years, they have supported and helped build a tech cluster of nearly 1,000 companies that now generates more than $30 billion in revenue.
Event: Techtoberfest 2014: VC Edition
When: October 16, 12:30 p.m. & October 17, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Tannery Event Centre, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Waterloo
When: October 14, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Chainsaw, 28 King Street North, Waterloo, ON
CityAge is a platform for ideas and business development, designed to enable new partnerships among the business, government and societal leaders who are shaping the 21st Century.
Event: CityAge – The Innovation City: Waterloo Region
When: October 9 & October 10 (Full Day)
Where: Centre For International Governance Innovation & Communitech Hub Tannery
Halton Events
HalTech is the leading source of support and personal service for tech and advanced manufacturing entrepreneurs in Halton. They assist Halton’s entrepreneurs and technology companies with developing their ideas, commercializing their products/services and establishing and expanding their businesses.
Event: 1.8 Million Words: Using Video to Grow Your Biz
When: October 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Burlington Hive, 429 Elizabeth St., Burlington
Silicon Halton organizes a number of events throughout the year in the region Halton which including Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer has three main components; a key notes presentation, a get to know a member presentation, and time set out for networking. These events are catered to anyone at a startup – especially in the tech industry – that want to learn more about business best practices.
Event: Sell Smarter, Sell Faster with CPQ – Silicon Halton Meetup #60
When: October 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: O'Finns Irish Temper, 136 Church Street, Oakville, ON
Hamilton Events
Innovation Factory helps advance Hamilton’s innovation community and serves as an inspiring, expert resource for entrepreneurs that fosters connections across the community and accelerates growth.
Event: KPMG Lunch 'n Learn: The ABC's of Equity Crowdfunding
When: October 23, 2014, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: McMaster Innovation Park – 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event:Startup Drinks Hamilton
When: October 8, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: The Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta Street 2nd Floor, Hamilton
Niagara Events
Software Niagara was started in 2012 with the goal of organizing technology and startup events to build a community that fostered innovation and excellence in the Niagara region.
Event: DevTricks
When: October 13, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Cowork Niagara, 108 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Niagara
When: October 29, 2014, 7 p.m.
Where:Mahtay Cafe, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON
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