Week of Events
Best Defence Conference
Who should attend: Aerospace, defence and public safety Companies (air, land, naval, and C4ISR capability domains) Innovative Technology companies (AI, Quantum, Cybersecurity, etc.) Prime contractors, Systems Integrators, Small-Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and government stakeholders Five reasons to attend The Best Defence Conference is a major Canadian event focused on aerospace, defence and...
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo
Join 6,000+ Industry Professionals at Canada’s Largest End-To-End Advanced Design & Manufacturing Tradeshow Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together six advanced manufacturing areas — design, automation, packaging, plastics, processing and EV technology. This all-in-one, industry-wide event enables you to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of advanced design and manufacturing. Through...
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Monday, October 20, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Small Business Summit
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October 21, 2025 -OnlineFeeling stuck? Signs your business needs a reset and what to do about it
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October 21, 2025 -Family Businesses in Canada: Challenges & Opportunities
Small Business Summit
This half-day experience is tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to elevate their business through knowledge, strategy and community. What You’ll Experience: Panel Discussion Beyond the Bottom Line: Purpose, Passion...
Feeling stuck? Signs your business needs a reset and what to do about it
Join us to hear from BDC's Siobhan McManus who will walk through today's economic environment and what can help business owners thrive. Today, you may find yourself in a period...
Family Businesses in Canada: Challenges & Opportunities
Family businesses represent the backbone of Canada’s economy, comprising approximately 65% of all Canadian businesses and employing over 6 million Canadians. These enterprises span generations, combining traditional business practices with...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 -Startup to Succession: Thriving in Canada’s Entrepreneurial Revolution
Startup to Succession: Thriving in Canada’s Entrepreneurial Revolution
The entrepreneurship revolution is here and its reshaping business at every stage of the journey. From shifting global economic forces, the lowering of internal trade barriers, the exponential growth of...
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -Building AI Capacity: Overcoming Barriers to Address SME Skills Shortages
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October 23, 2025 -CTMA Annual General Meeting
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October 23, 2025 -Buying or Selling a Business: Key Steps for a Successful Match
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October 23, 2025 -Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101
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October 23, 2025 -Highway Carrier Night
Building AI Capacity: Overcoming Barriers to Address SME Skills Shortages
Canada is a leader in AI tech development and innovation but lags behind globally in the adoption of AI particularly in business. While SMEs and large businesses recognize the importance of AI skills, they face significant barriers. In this webinar, we will explore the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face to build their AI capacity...
CTMA Annual General Meeting
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN for their AGM & Dinner on October 23 at the Lamplighter Inn in London! This special event brings together members of our industry to reflect on the past year, discuss important developments, and celebrate our collective achievements. It's a valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and enjoy a memorable night with peers and...
Buying or Selling a Business: Key Steps for a Successful Match
Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a business, both of you share the same goal—a good match with a smooth transition. But buyers and sellers approach the process from very different perspectives. How can these differences be bridged to ensure a positive outcome for all involved? To help you understand the crucial steps toward...
Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101
Many small business owners don’t know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about: Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect...
Highway Carrier Night
Distilled industry insights. Real conversations. Powerful connections. That’s what’s on tap at Highway Carrier Night, October 23, 2025, at Wolf’s Head Distillery. The Windsor Transportation Club is bringing the transportation community together—don’t miss it. More information on their website: https://windsortransportationclub.com/highway-carrier-night/
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -OnlineScience & technology industry roundtable
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October 24, 2025 -Navigating Government Tools and Resources
Science & technology industry roundtable
As part of the Startup Global 2025 program, Startup Canada will facilitate industry-specific roundtables for early-stage entrepreneurs between April and November. These sessions will feature expert talks from late-stage founders, a panel discussion with support organizations within the industry and networking breakout rooms with attendees and speakers. This closed-door, virtual meetup will give entrepreneurs all...
Navigating Government Tools and Resources
Did you know? There are hundreds of federal, provincial and territorial government programs and services to help Canadian businesses start, grow and scale. Join Innovation Canada this Small Business Week, October 24, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET to learn more about where to find – and how to navigate – government programs. What you get: Business Benefits...
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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