TCC Canada

'Boxes to Bytes' — Experience the Future of Information Management
2025-09-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Access Storage – Kanata North, 415 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 3R1, Canada
Join us for Boxes to Bytes — an exciting day of innovation, technology, and transformation at the RecordXpress Digital Transformation Centre! 🎉
🧠 Discover the Future of Digital Transformation: Explore how RecordXpress is leading the charge in transforming paper-based records into secure digital solutions. Take guided tours of our new facility, see live demos of cutting-edge technology, and learn how we’re helping organizations future-proof their data.
🤝 Network with Industry Experts: Connect with professionals from tech, business, healthcare, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned IT leader or just beginning your digital journey, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, ask questions, and make meaningful connections.
🎗️ Support a Worthy Cause – Let’s Shred Cancer: Bring your old documents and securely shred them for a suggested donation of $10 per box. All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society to help fund life-saving research and support those affected by cancer.
🌮🍔 Grab a Bite from Local Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious eats from two fantastic local vendors: Berries on Wheels & Smash N’ Grab.
Click here for more information, including agenda and parking details!

Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix'N Mingle Fall MeetUp
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5, Canada
We’re proud to have Riipen, the platform helping organizations unlock new talent pipelines, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable growth, as the presenting partner of this year’s IEC Fall Mixer, an evening dedicated to Reconnection.
In a world that moves at full speed, we rarely take the time to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. The IEC Fall Mixer is your invitation to slow down, reconnect with your journey, reaffirm your values, and engage with the people who walk alongside you.
Whether you’re building a business, launching a project, or exploring what’s next, this is your space to be seen, inspired, and recharged.
✨ What to expect:

Casual networking with entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community supporters
A featured speaker sharing their lived experience of change, growth, and resilience.
Light refreshments
An interactive “Wall of Reconnection” to reflect on your own journey

Please RSVP to confirm your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you.
This event is powered by community support. As a non-profit, your donations help us keep our programming going strong.
(Accessible, free parking next to the building and close to Bayview Station)
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About Riipen
Riipen supports startups, entrepreneurs, and founders by connecting them with industry-ready, prepped student talent to tackle important tasks that often get put on the back burner. Our platform helps organizations build strong talent pipelines and accelerate innovation, driving growth and delivering measurable impact to the bottom line.

Engagement to Employment
2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Impact Hub, 123 Slater Street, 6th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G4, Canada
Discover how to highlight civic engagement experience in a competitive job market!

Want to get involved, but are unsure how to make those experiences valuable in a competitive job market?
Have experience outside the workforce, and want to learn how to highlight those skills in your resume?
Want to hear from others who have leveraged their volunteer and non-traditional experience to find employment?

RISE Ottawa’s 14th cohort invites you to Engagement to Employment, a FREE learning and networking event where you will get real strategies to make your volunteer and non-traditional experience stand out in your job search. Get the chance to meet like-minded people and professionals whose volunteer experiences opened the door to fulfilling opportunities in the job market.
And guess what? Those who fill out the satisfaction surveys during the event will get entered into a raffle to win fun prizes, including an e-reader!

AGENDA

18:20 – 19:45
Presentation & Panel Discussion
Get first hand experience on how to leverage your experience outside the workforce to gain employment. A panel of professionals will share their experience, and the audience will get the chance to ask them questions.

19:45 – 20:45
Food & Social
Time for some fuel! Enjoy a delicious dinner and desserts, and socialize with like-minded people. A raffle will be hosted near the end of the night, so make sure to have filled out the satisfaction surveys!

Can’t wait to see you at the Impact Hub (123 Slater, 6th floor) on November 5th from 6-9pm!

DIY Marketing for the Overwhelmed Founder
2025-11-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | DMZ Sandbox, 341 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1S1, Canada
Overview

Join Do It Yourself Marketing for the Overwhelmed Founder Masterclass to level up your marketing skills on November 11th @ DMZ Sandbox!

Workshop Outline
This workshop breaks down the essentials of marketing in a way that actually makes sense for real businesses, not giant corporations with million-dollar budgets. Together, we’ll explore how to find your audience, define what makes your brand different, and communicate it in a way that connects.
Topics include:

What marketing really is (and isn’t)
How to define your audience and speak their language
Building a brand story that people remember
Choosing the right platforms and channels for your goals
Turning your ideas into an actionable, sustainable marketing plan
Knowing when to call in extra help

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

Understand the core principles of marketing and how to apply them to their own business
Be able to identify their ideal customers and craft messages that actually resonate
Leave with a clear direction and confidence to start their own marketing efforts

About DMZ Masterclass
Whether you’re taking the first step into entrepreneurship or looking to sharpen your skills, the DMZ Masterclass is tailored to provide you with actionable insights and practical knowledge.
For more information and to register and stay informed on more workshops, visit DMZ Masterclass. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!

eSAX: Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Networking Powerhouse for Small Business
2025-11-12 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Horticulture Building (Lansdowne Park), 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7, Canada
Welcome Back to eSAX (The Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience)!

Mark your calendars! eSAX, a cornerstone of Ottawa’s vibrant entrepreneurial community since 2012, is back on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM at the beautiful Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park (1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W7).
After a brief hiatus, we’re thrilled to reignite the energy and connections that make eSAX a must-attend event. The letter ‘S’ in eSAX stands for SOCIAL, so be prepared to develop genuine relationships that will help you grow your small business and contribute to Ottawa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Get ready for an evening of powerful networking, insightful knowledge sharing, and the opportunity to showcase your business to a dynamic audience.

Find out more information on registration, pricing, and how to be participate here!

Demystifying Fundraising for Early Stage Start-Ups
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Hart House Building (Hart House, Debate Room), 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H3, Canada
Overview

Inside the minds of top investors and founders: learn how early-stage startups raise, scale, and thrive in Canada’s VC landscape.

Raising your first round can be one of the most challenging and misunderstood parts of building a company. How do you find the right investors, communicate your vision effectively, and navigate Canada’s complex venture landscape?
Join us for a fireside chat with Eva Lau, Co-founder and General Partner at Two Small Fish Ventures, and Dr. Kamran Khan, Founder and CEO of BlueDot, as they share candid insights from both the investor and founder perspectives.
They will discuss how early-stage founders can position themselves for successful fundraising, what investor–founder fit really means in practice, and how to identify and work with the right partners. The conversation will also highlight key lessons from scaling and backing mission-driven startups and practical advice on navigating early capital sources in Canada’s venture ecosystem.
This event is designed for student entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and innovation professionals who want to better understand how ideas evolve into investable ventures and how authentic partnerships drive long-term success.

Women’s World Forum & Networking Event
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | NewLife Project Inc., 5-2000 Thurston Drove, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 4Y7, Canada
Overview

Get ready to connect, inspire, and empower at the Women’s World Forum – where amazing women come together to make a difference.

Ladies, we’re wrapping up the year with purpose, power, and connection! Join us on Friday, December 6th for our final Women’s World event of 2025 — a space designed to inspire, elevate, and position you to finish the year strong.
What to Expect:
📸 Professional Headshot Session – Get a fresh, high-quality headshot for only $90 with Paul Green Photography. Click the link below to register for your headshot
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Powerful Networking – Connect with like-minded women, entrepreneurs, and professionals
Holiday Gift Sale – Shop unique items perfect for the season
Inspiring Conversations – Reflect, refocus, and get ready for 2026 with clarity and confidence
🎟️ Entrance is FREE!
Don’t miss this uplifting gathering of women committed to growth, empowerment, and community.
Let’s close the year together — strengthened, focused, and prepared to step into our next season!
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Digital Community Mixer / Rencontre de la communauté numérique
2026-02-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 101 Lyon Street North, 101 Lyon St. North, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T9
Overview

Join us to learn how your organization can address systemic barriers and create inclusive workplace cultures!

SCWIST’s Systems Change Workshop is a facilitated, interactive experience designed to support leaders, teams, and change makers in strengthening organizational culture and driving lasting change. Grounded in over 40 years of national experience addressing systemic barriers through a gendered and intersectional lens, the workshop explores how structures, behaviours, and decision-making processes interact to shape outcomes across organizations and systems.
What to expect at the workshop:

Guided discussions and applied learning focused on real-world challenges
Tools to understand complexity, identify patterns, and leverage points for change
Practical strategies to align existing initiatives with shared goals
A collaborative environment that fosters inclusive leadership and professional conduct
Shared language and actionable takeaways to strengthen culture and accountability

Designed for professionals across sectors, including senior leadership, people and culture teams, HR and talent leaders, policy professionals, and transformation leads, participants will leave better equipped to navigate change and contribute to resilient, equitable organizations.
Happening after this event in the same location: IGNITE STEM Networking | 5pm – 7:30pm
Register here for free

Built by Women - Empower & Shop: Stackt Market Women’s Month Celebration
2026-03-08 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Stackt market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 0C6, Canada
Get ready to celebrate Women’s Month with a bang at Stackt Market – join us for empowerment and shopping like never before!

Celebrate Women’s Month at Stackt Market, Toronto’s dynamic community hub, with a vibrant market dedicated to women-led creativity, business, and connection! 🎀✨
This curated vendor market brings together women creatives, makers, and entrepreneurs offering unique products, thoughtful designs, and inspiring stories. Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind goods, connecting with local creators, or exploring community culture, this celebration is designed to uplift and empower.
Expect an energetic atmosphere buzzing with creativity, conversation, and community spirit — perfect for supporting women-owned brands and discovering fresh, handmade products.

🛍 What to Expect

🌟 A curated lineup of women-owned small businesses
💡 Unique products spanning fashion, art, lifestyle, beauty, home & more
🤝 Opportunities to meet the inspiring makers behind the brands
🎶 Community-driven vibes with inclusive, uplifting energy

📌 Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:

Supporters of small and women-owned businesses
Shoppers seeking unique and handcrafted goods
Community enthusiasts and culture lovers
Friends and family looking for a fun, inspiring outing

Join this empowering celebration of women in business and creativity at Stackt Market — where shopping meets inspiration! Featuring vendors such as:
Can.Let it flow
Liberty Street Blooms
Fullahluvv Cosmetics
Water-infusions
MuuneFish Art
Merry Bakez Inc.
Fresh Prep
Jonahs Box

The "F" Factor: Fueling Founders
2026-03-09 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5, Canada
Join us for our International Women’s Month flagship event. Build connections and leave inspired by fierce, fearless, and focused founders!

Join us for The “F” Factor, a dynamic half-day event celebrating the forces that fuel women founders and leaders. Hosted during International Women’s Month, this morning gathering brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, and ecosystem leaders for honest conversation, shared learning, and meaningful connection.
Through engaging panel discussions, a keynote presentation or fireside chat, and interactive Q and A sessions, The “F” Factor explores the real experiences behind building and scaling a business. From ambition and failure to funding, flexibility, and fortitude, this event creates space for candid dialogue, lived experience, and practical insight. Attendees will enjoy breakfast catering and dedicated time for networking, with opportunities to connect with fellow founders and ecosystem partners throughout the morning.
Whether you are building your first venture or leading a growing organization, The “F” Factor offers inspiration, perspective, and community to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
This event reflects Invest Ottawa’s ongoing commitment to advancing women, fostering inclusion, and supporting long-term impact across our ecosystem. Learn more.
Hosted by Invest Ottawa’s Venture Path
This event is hosted by Invest Ottawa’s Venture Path, a program designed to support high-growth founders as they build, scale, and lead successful businesses. IO Venture Path provides entrepreneurs with access to expert mentorship, tailored programming, and a strong peer network, helping founders navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and make confident, informed decisions at every stage of their journey. Learn more.

Click here for agenda, transportation, and further event details!

Conversations with Changemakers presents Rochelle Grayson
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:20 (America/Vancouver) | Corpus Christi-St. Mark’s at UBC, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1J7, Canada
JOIN US for our Conversations with Changemakers with Rochelle Grayson on March 17th at our campus in Room 103, 12 – 1:20 PM.
To follow-up after Rochelle’s presentation, there is “Fireside Chat” Q&A moderated by Kenton MacDonald-Lin.

ABOUT: Rochelle Grayson
Rochelle Grayson is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience in business, technology, and education. As the Founder of Mosaic Accelerator and Co-Founder of Circles of AI, Rochelle empowers underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations to adopt AI responsibly, creatively, and sustainably.
Rochelle has taught AI courses at the UBC Sauder School of Business, focusing on AI application, innovation, and ethics for Canadian and international students ranging from high school through to Executive Education. Rochelle has also received the UBC John K. Friesen Excellence in Teaching award.
As an Executive-in-Residence at New Ventures BC, Rochelle has mentored over 200 startups in the past 5 years – blending strategic insight with soulful leadership. She is equally comfortable unpacking AI business strategies & AI stewardship, digital business models, startup funding strategies, marketing trends, and community-building strategies – and always brings a collaborative, curious spirit. Because Rochelle straddles the worlds of industry and academia, she teaches using a global, applied, and innovative approach. As a former EdTech Advisor, Rochelle enjoys leveraging technological and business developments in her classes and is focused on preparing students for the jobs of the future. Moreover, as a trilingual, multicultural individual who has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America, Rochelle truly appreciates and brings a global perspective to every room she’s in.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, Rochelle has been named “The New Executive Cool Hunter” by Canadian Business Magazine, awarded one of Vancouver’s Top Forty Under 40 by Business in Vancouver, and named one of Canada’s Top 20 Black Tech Entrepreneurs. Rochelle holds an MBA in Finance and Business Policy from the University of Chicago, a BA in German Literature, and Six Sigma (Black Belt) Master Certifications in Product Development Management and Business Facilitation. She is also the author of Foundations in Digital Marketing (BCcampus) and Applied Marketing (Wiley).

ABOUT OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH CHANGEMAKERS EVENTS:
As part of the value-added experience of attending Corpus Christi-St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia, we are committed to providing our students with opportunities early in their university experience to learn from the perspectives of learned, focused leaders of conscience. The Conversations with Change Makers series will encourage our students to learn from the experiences of others across a range of professional, service and philanthropic backgrounds.
In a Q & A format, the following topics will be addressed by the speaker:

The importance of leaving a legacy
Moments that shaped their lives
Drive and Motivation – pathways to their success
Key advice to support others in making change happen
Leadership – challenges and opportunities
What they wished they knew at your age

The Conversations with Changemakers series brings thought leaders, distinguished academics and industry experts together with students who are committed to the highest goals of lifelong learning.
Speakers can share their experience, passion, and vision directly with students. Students are able to ask questions and learn first-hand from change makers who are recognized for contributions to their communities and the world.

Networking Event for Professionals by The Hip Haus
2026-03-18 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Parc Ave, 2nd Floor, 265 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 1J9, Canada
The Hip Haus presents: Professionals Networking Event! Hosted at Parc Ave

** What is The Hip Haus? **The Hip Haus is an organization that exists to empower young and experienced professionals alike in the GTA and help the growth of local business. As professionals (especially post-pandemic world) it is sometimes difficult to network with other like-minded individuals, get good career advice or simply make connections with others you may be able to help or get help from. The Hip Haus is committed to providing social gatherings in an atmosphere where such networking can take place.
** Who Should Attend? **The Hip Haus events are 19+. The focus however is the growth and development of professionals in the GTA. It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, have a job, are looking for a job, recently graduated university/college, still in university/college, looking for others to launch a new idea or just want to meet other professionals, our events are for you.
Remember that Industry is Industry. One is not better than the other to The Hip Haus. We are expecting a diverse range of industry professionals. Our events include professionals from Tech & AI to Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Artists, Bankers, I.T. Professionals, Accountants, Investors, Advertising/Marketing Professionals, Bloggers, Authors, Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists (This List Can Clearly Go On). ALL ARE WELCOME!
** What to Expect at Our Events? **Bring Business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code at the ready. Networking! That is the key to these events. Sure, it can be a great place to hang out and have a beer with a few friends but it is important to come with an open mind to meet new people and make new connections. Build your network of friends/colleagues/advisors to help yourself as well as them. The Hip Haus wants the professionals of the GTA to come together to help foster personal and professional development.
** Dress Code! **This is a tricky one. There is NO strict dress code but remember this; you are meeting professionals in an informal manner and we all know first impressions last forever. Come dressed in a way that would allow you to be comfortable and professional according to your industry. Consider This…would a professional musician/artist necessarily dress the same as an investment banker at work? Be who you are or who you want to be.

#YoungProfessionalsNetworking #ProfessionalsNetworking #EntrepreneurNetworking #FounderEvents #FounderNetworking #AINetworkingToronto #TechNetworkingEvents #YoungProfessionalsAI #EntrepreneursAI #AIandTechToronto #NetworkingEventsGTA #IssabellsToronto

** Let’s Get Social!** WEB: www.thehiphaus.com INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

FME Breakfast of Champions: Ottawa
2026-03-24 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7, Canada
Overview

Join Safe Software at the FME Breakfast of Champions to explore what’s possible with FME.

Connect with fellow data enthusiasts at our in-person meetup series. Share ideas, gain insights on the latest FME features and see how FME is driving real-world solutions – all while enjoying a delicious breakfast!

Here’s What to Expect
Connect
Build connections with fellow FME users, data enthusiasts, and industry experts to share ideas and exchange knowledge.
Learn
See how users are solving their data challenges, learn new ways to leverage FME and get inspired on your own data journey.
Be inspired
Meet the team behind FME, including CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray, and get the latest on FME.
Enjoy
Fuel your morning with a delicious breakfast and head home with exclusive FME swag.
All industries are welcome to attend and share their insights, exchange ideas and network.
We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us: community@safe.com.

About Safe Software
Safe Software is an all-data integration solution company that helps organizations bring life to their data. With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, whatever your data challenge is, we can help you.
Safe Software has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for 6 consecutive years, as well as a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ for Data Integration Tools for 3 consecutive years.
Find out more at fme.safe.com.

Code of Conduct
Safe Software is dedicated to providing an engaging, professional, and rewarding experience for all users, attendees, sponsors, staff, and other participants of our FME Community and our events, whether held in person or virtually.
All our forums and events, including conferences, summits, training sessions, user meetings, and related social events, are intended for professional collaboration and an open sharing of ideas. This requires an environment that is diverse, inclusive, safe, and free from discrimination and harassment in any form.
All individuals who participate (or plan to participate) in Safe Software’s FME Community or other events must abide by this Code.

Photography Disclaimer
We’ll be taking photos and videos at this event. By attending, you give Safe Software permission to use these photos and videos to promote Safe Software on its website, social media, and other materials. If you prefer not to be in photos or videos, please let us know in advance or speak with Safe Software’s staff at the event.

NAFTA 3.0 (CUSMA): Key Changes and What to Watch For (In Person)
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y2C5, Canada
Overview

This session will explain the content and updates of this major Trade Agreement and what it means for Canadian businesses.

Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page.
About this workshop:
Our Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico (CUSMA, or NAFTA 2.0) has seen challenges, but the US is still our first trading partner, both as an export market and as a supplier.
This seminar will explain the content and updates of this major Trade Agreement and what it means for Canadian businesses, how to benefit from it, focusing on the trade of goods and the changes contained in the new agreement. This session will be of interest to companies and individuals wanting to get involved internationally, in particular importers and exporters of tangible goods.
About the Speaker: Christian Sivière
Following +30-year in international logistics, Christian Sivière started a Montréal-based import-export consultancy in 2010, Solimpex, active in two areas:

consulting to help SMEs grow internationally; and
training on the regulatory, customs and logistics aspects of International Trade, Free Trade Agreements and Supply Chain Optimization.

Christian lectures for the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, gives seminars and webinars for various trade organizations like the Montréal Chamber of Commerce, Invest Ottawa, Impact Hub, Supply Chain Canada; and personalized training for importers and exporters. He publishes articles in two Canadian publications: Inside Logistics and Supply Professional.
