Southern Ontario Spotlight - Calendar

GLOBExCHANGE will build on the themes and outcomes of GLOBE Forum 2022, primarily The Path to Net Zero: 10×10 Matrix - the ten action areas of priority over the next ten years to achieve net zero by 2050. Canada's climate and sustainability leaders come together to accelerate progress in these areas to succeed in a net-zero future.

For the nuclear industry to fully realize these opportunities and ensure nuclear can play an even more fundamental role in Canada’s clean energy future, cooperation and coordination are more important than ever. CNA2024 will highlight the ways in which the sector can work together and with partners to build the foundations for success.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research is bringing together a panel of interdisciplinary women who have dissected the politics of race and identity, made groundbreaking discoveries in the microbiome, pioneered responsible AI and pushed the boundaries of quantum physics.

This year’s event will showcase a collection of "Toronto Talks" speeches and celebrations for local leaders.

A gathering focused on social impact.

In-person public showcase event that features the 100 companies supported by the venture studio program.

An online conference for women entrepreneurs that shares best practices in business development.

PDAC 2024 is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. The annual award winning PDAC Convention in Toronto, Canada brings together up to 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries for its educational programming, networking events, and business opportunities.

An opportunity to gain valuable knowledge through workshops, presentations, learning tours, and panel discussions and receive knowledge and insights by staying updated on the latest trends, best practices, and market insights.

Over 15 events showcasing, celebrating, and rewarding innovation and startup activity at U of T. All are welcome at this week of public events – students, mentors, alumni, business leaders, and investors.

This event will bring together a diverse panel of accomplished women to inspire entrepreneurial spirit and positive change in the local business community.

This events unites women entrepreneurs from diverse industries and backgrounds & provides a platform where they can openly share their stories, showcase their businesses, fostering inspiration, empowerment, and a strong sense of community.

Vicky Saunders, Dawn Desjardins and Marci Surkes will share their experiences from the private and public spheres of economic decision-making.

Melissa Sariffodeen, Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning Code, shares anecdotes and lessons learned from her journey building one of Canada's largest technology education organizations aimed at increasing diversity in the tech industry.

This virtual summit will feature experts working to create diverse and inclusive workspaces. Influencers in the Canadian manufacturing sector, as well as women who have trailblazed in their careers will share their experiences and strategies on climbing the career ladder.

Focusing on women who have advanced Canada’s trade and economic development landscape.

This event introduces leaders who are rewriting the script in traditionally male-dominated core sectors like mining, real estate, and construction.

A presentation on demystifying electric vehicle technology and exploring benefits and opportunities for local tourism operators to become more involved in the planning and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Hear from Canadian AI leaders contributing to the success of AI-based business transformation initiatives, about opportunities, challenges, and real-world needs that guided their decision-making.

FutureWave is TECHNATION’s annual hybrid event exploring the future of the tech workforce in Canada. Taking place during Work-Integrated Learning month in March, this conference invites diverse voices in the tech space and beyond to discuss ways in which we can support our future leaders with experiential learning opportunities. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program.

Recognizing outstanding women in tech.

Guest speaker Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada, will share her insights and wisdom, empowering women entrepreneurs and encouraging them to reach new heights.

Annual event celebrating International Women's Day. 2024 themes are Inspire Inclusion (International) and Every Woman Counts (National). In attendance will be Olivia Chow (Mayor of Toronto) and Edith Dumont (Lt. Governor of Ontario).

This French-language conference will examine how human mobility, accelerated by globalization and climate change, is now a major challenge for countries in the Francophone space. Discussion will centre around the impact of political and climate crises on departure decisions and their consequences in host countries.

A supply chain event that brings together aerospace and defense primes, tier suppliers and contract-manufacturers. Engineering, procurement, supply chain, fabrication, commodity teams, suppliers and service providers will meet through pre-arranged one-on-one meetings.

This conference will discuss the challenges in effective collaboration and coordination among policymakers, settlement service providers, and researchers in the context of migration planning. Other topics include how the voices and perspectives of newcomers can be included in decision-making processes, especially when dealing with diverse migrant categories, and how Canada's immigration policies and practices align with or impact global efforts to address migration, refugees, and human rights on a broader scale.

A small business information and networking event.

The 2024 AfriCanada Summit will bring together Canadian and African leaders from the clean energy sector, providing a platform for businesses to connect, share ideas, and build partnerships.

Hear inspirational and actionable insight from role models who translate vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.

The 9th annual transportation symposium will share insights into the challenges, investment imperatives, policy adaptations, and groundbreaking opportunities necessary to keep the GTA region moving.

CIX - Canadian Innovation Exchange is a technology innovation destination where investors, innovative companies, entrepreneurs and facilitators converge to drive economic growth and accelerate the development and implementation of new ideas. The event features a showcase innovative Canadian companies, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

This event features speakers at the forefront of smart mobility innovation. Panellists include award-winning founders, visionary innovators and industry executives who are future-focused leaders in their respective fields as well as champions of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

A networking evening with social entrepreneur Jenn Harper, who built a highly successful e-commerce cosmetic business. Gain practical and actionable insights into the strategies that helped drive her success.

Key networking opportunity with defence industry. Canadian Armed Forces updates on project development related to the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy.

This year's theme ‘LEVEL UP’ highlights in an ever-evolving industry, continuous improvement and growth are key for a profitable business.

Convenes leaders from industry, government, academia and civil society to discuss Canada’s leadership and partnerships on the global stage as well as its long-term prosperity

This annual event draws more than 1,100 leaders and policy workers from all sectors of society gather to pay tribute to distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance.

Several factors and issues are dampening growth in Canada: declining productivity, cooling labour markets, accelerated population growth, poor consumer and business confidence, and affordable housing challenges. Also, persisting climate change issues and geo-political uncertainty continue to be key risks for the economy. What can be done to boost productivity in Canada? What is the impact of dampening growth on the labour and housing markets in Canada? How will the economy react to new immigration targets? What are the next steps for the green transition and climate change? How will geopolitics impact the economy in the coming years? What can be done to cushion the last mile?

This event offers entrepreneurs information on funding and mentorship, as well as tech solutions to business solutions, immigration advice, and networking opportunities.

Innovators, thought leaders, and visionaries come together to explore the latest breakthroughs, share game-changing ideas, and build partnerships. This event showcases leading-edge technologies, includes panel discussions, and features networking opportunities.

This event will bring together industry experts, construction professionals, civil society representatives, government officials, Indigenous leaders, and others to explore the most promising pathways to achieve net zero through building electrification. The forum will unpack the challenges and opportunities in the net-zero transition, and develop a shared vision for action through engaging discussions, information exchange, and opportunities to connect with other professionals committed to moving Canada’s building sector towards its emissions goals.

The inaugural WEOC Leadership Summit will showcase innovation and champion inclusivity, while encouraging collaboration and understanding across the ecosystem. Organizational CEOs and other leaders within organizations are invited to attend separate sessions specifically designed for them.

A gathering of global influencers in AI across business, science and tech for discussions on AI policy, ethics and regulation, applied solutions for enterprise, and the development of plans for advancing the application of AI for good in the coming year.

An annual event offering workshops focusing on present-day challenges of downtown communities.

A two-day event dedicated to cyber risk prevention and digital identity management. CIS 2024 will offer insight into the future of cybersecurity.

The OSUM Conference draws close to 200 municipal leaders from across Ontario to examine and address issues of the day facing small urban municipalities.

An annual event that serves as a converging point for global agri-tech leaders. Industry giants, investors, accelerators, and innovators provide insight on the latest sector headwinds, technology milestones, and key challenges facing the future of agri-tech.

Talks and panels on business, technical and ethical aspects of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

An annual conference for entrepreneurs and CEOs. Confirmed speakers are Bruce Croxon, Founder and CEO of Round13, Jill Heinerth, Explorer-in-Residence, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Jonathan Brill, Futurist, and Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO of Geolab.

The event will bring together thought-leaders, destination representatives and operators from across Ontario who are committed to making the tourism industry more sustainable. Programming highlights will include international best practices, invaluable resources, and new research in sustainable tourism.

A gathering for the latest on energy policy and energy management, and to learn from experts and peers on how to reduce energy costs, reduce carbon footprint, and increase energy efficiencies.

An opportunity to connect, share, celebrate, and learn about Indigenous business, economy, and prosperity.

Unites the manufacturing and supply chain communities of the Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph region. This year's theme will focus on Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0.

An interactive and informative event designed to inspire and empower women entrepreneurs in enhancing their skills, sharing experiences, and forging connections to excel in the dynamic world of global business. The main focus of this year’s forum is on women entrepreneurs breaking traditional boundaries and venturing into the global arena of commerce. Through workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities, the forum will provide a platform for women to gain valuable insights and tools to thrive in international trade.

Under the theme Leadership Excellence: Rethinking and Reinventing Together, the conference will reflect the commitment to fostering, growing, and adapting leadership in an ever-evolving global landscape. Speakers to be announced. Early-bird registration closes April 8, 2024.

This event will present a strategic, integrated, whole-of-society view of potential net-zero solutions. Through two days of engaging, interactive sessions and meaningful keynote presentations, participants will learn about what drives large-scale transitions, and will gain a practical and powerful framework for identifying the transition pathways that will drive better investment decisions, smarter policies, and equip Canada to succeed in emerging global value chains.

A learning and networking opportunity for the marine community.

Conversations explore best practices for building wealth and well-being for Indigenous people and communities.

The event will celebrate 40 years of advocacy work with keynote speakers, live entertainment, and an awards gala.

Canada's largest defence trade show. Key domestic defence event for FedDev Ontario.

Speakers include Benjamin Tal, Chief Economist, CIBC, Ajay Agrawal, founder of the Creative Destruction Lab, Althia Raj, Panelist at CBC, and David Coletto, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data.

A small business information and networking event.

A gathering of North American experts in big data and analytics. Topics include applications of GenAI, best practices in data governance, data and AI literacy foundation, how to implement frameworks that address the ethical implications of AI, mitigate bias, promote fairness, and protect individuals’ rights.

Canada's largest gathering of municipal elected officials, featuring full programming and valuable networking and learning opportunities.

Held every other year, this trade show will exhibit metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing, and exhibit floor demonstrations. The event will also feature presentations and panel discussions.

An annual conference hosted by CBAA that discusses the business aviation industry, attended by over 500 business aviation stakeholders - including operators, OEMs, and product and service suppliers.

This event will discuss strategies, refocus efforts, and best practices to increase capabilities of businesses to serve customers better. Conversation will focus on how to execute consumer-driven finance by 2025.

This event presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to engage with potential partners & investors, gain exposure to innovative startups solving important global challenges in health, agriculture, and fintech. Participants can connect with prospective employers and fortune 500 companies leading the charge in global innovation.