Education

Brings together experts from across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry for three days of collective learning focused on the ways that we produce, choose, and reuse materials.    

This dynamic Light Talk celebrates the innovation and contributions of three Indigenous entrepreneurs who illustrate business resilience.  

With new tariff-relief funding now available, could your company apply quickly if you found out you were eligible? For manufacturers, government funding can be a powerful tool, but the companies best positioned to access it aren’t necessarily the...

This session will provide a closer look at the Indonesian market, including emerging opportunities for Canadian businesses, key industries, and practical considerations for companies exploring market entry or looking to expand their existing presence.

Expanding into new markets can be challenging, but the right research can help you make confident, data-driven decisions. Join this practical webinar to learn how to identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities across Canada.  

This webinar will explore how to find, vet and manage intermediary relationships to support a more successful market entry strategy, reduce the risk of costly missteps and support long-term growth.

Join Seaspan’s leadership and Tier 1 partners to position your company within Canada’s defence supply chain. Discover opportunities to build in Canada under the National Shipbuilding Strategy and support future naval and Coast Guard programs.  

An economic outlook for B.C. small business with Bryan Yu, Chief Economist, Central 1. Tariffs and trade tensions are already showing up in your costs, your customers’ spending and your hiring plans. Bryan Yu will walk through what...

With Tim Wostradowski, Principal Security Strategist, Fortinet. Small businesses rely on more technology than ever, from payment systems and cloud software to AI tools and emails. Every one of those connections is another way a cyberattack or outage...

This event will explore opportunities for Canadian businesses across Asia’s dynamic and rapidly growing markets, highlighting emerging trends in trade, investment, innovation, and supply chain partnerships.  

You’ll get the latest economic updates and a peek at how other Canadian entrepreneurs have been getting their business to fast, faster.  

What businesses and procurement professionals need to know about competition law and procurement compliance.  

You’ll discover how to assess your needs, compare AI solutions and make informed decisions about costs, financing and potential returns.  

Led by Export Navigator, this session is for any business wondering, “Where else could I be selling?” Export Navigator has been helping BC businesses find new markets since 2016, identifying domestic and international opportunities. You’ll walk away with...

Join business leaders, entrepreneurs and community builders from across the Shuswap for the 2026 Business Forum.  

You’ll get practical advice on identifying the best acquisition targets, assembling the best team and choosing the right financing structure.  

Whether you’re new to grants or have applied before, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to watch for and how to avoid common pitfalls.

For food & beverage founders ready to stop guessing which products, customers, and channels actually make them money — and start using AI to find out.  

A conversation with BC Chamber & Alberta Chambers of Commerce. You might expect selling to customers in Alberta to be as simple as selling in B.C. Often it isn’t. Different rules, licences and purchasing requirements can slow down...

Presented by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. With the U.S. market less predictable, more Canadian businesses are looking to sell overseas. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is Canada’s gateway to markets across Asia and beyond, and this session will show...

The session will explore how culture affects market entry, relationship-building, communication, negotiation, partner management, digital trade, localization, and customer expectations. Marvin will also discuss why companies need to look beyond stereotypes and consider regional, industry, organizational, professional, and...

Hosted during Small Business Month, the Small Business Summit brings together business support organizations, mentors, service providers and local entrepreneurs to help attendees connect with the people, programs and resources that can support their business journey.  

This session is a guided business case study that will provide entrepreneurs and business owners with an understanding of key prospectus exemptions and other capital-raising considerations available to small businesses at different stages of growth

This Business Growth Academy session is a highly practical, interactive workshop designed to pull back the curtain on how to secure stable, recession-proof revenue. We’ll show you how to easily find opportunities, partner with larger players, and build a repeatable...

Hear directly from economic development leaders, government representatives, and businesses with firsthand experience expanding into the province.  

Join Peter Xotta, President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, for the annual State of the Port Address. Peter will share insights on the Port of Vancouver’s role in strengthening Canada’s trade, supporting economic growth, and...

Participants will learn how to evaluate different sales models, identify and manage channel partners, prepare their operations for scale, and develop a costed roadmap with clear milestones and performance metrics.  

This event offers an exceptional opportunity for women entrepreneurs to connect, learn from industry leaders, and expand their professional networks.  

This session is designed for Canadian businesses and professionals at different stages of their export journey – from those exploring international opportunities for the first time to experienced exporters looking to strengthen their approach, build internal capacity, or...

This event offers an exceptional opportunity for women entrepreneurs to connect, learn from industry leaders, and expand their professional networks.  

From IP to co-packing, learn from Ariel Laver, Partner, what top legal mistakes to avoid when building your food and beverage business! This free webinar is sponsored by Fasken Law.  

Hear from business leaders, experienced exporters and trade experts as they examine which markets offer the strongest prospects, how to find reliable partners, and the barriers, costs and risks companies should anticipate when expanding internationally.  

Hear directly from business leaders and trade experts as they examine which markets offer the strongest prospects, how to find reliable partners, and the barriers, costs and risks companies should anticipate when expanding internationally.

The Awards bring together business leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to celebrate excellence in exporting across multiple award categories, culminating in the presentation of the prestigious Exporter of the Year award.

The forum will bring together business leaders, economists, industry experts and government decision-makers to examine the forces shaping Canada’s economy and the policies and actions required to power a more competitive future.