StrikeUP 2025

Date: February 27, 2025
Venue: Online
Location: Ontario, Canada
Target Audience: Canadian women entrepreneurs and business leaders in various industry sectors that are interested in exporting, starting to export or actively doing business abroad.
Sector: Agriculture and processed foods, Arts and cultural industries, Clean technologies, Consumer products, Financial and insurance services, Information and communications technologies, Life sciences, Professional services

Event description

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is proud to partner with StrikeUP on their annual virtual conference, StrikeUP 2025, Canada's flagship digital conference. This digital event celebrates women entrepreneurs and fosters an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST) for a dynamic, free virtual event.

Founded by Nventure, StrikeUP connects women entrepreneurs and leaders to foster equity and inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship. This year's theme, "Resiliency Redefined," is designed to equip participants with actionable tools to navigate tomorrow's opportunities and challenges. Attendees will benefit from inspiring keynotes, interactive panels, engaging workshops, and networking sessions, all focused on:

• Growth
• Funding
• Digital adoption
• Global opportunities

As part of the program, TCS will present the fireside chat "Trailblazing Beyond Borders" from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM (EST). Featuring two visionary women entrepreneurs, Barb Stegemann, Founder and President of The 7 Virtues, and Dr. Julia Bao, Founder and CEO of BAO Laboratory, this session will explore how authenticity and cross-cultural strategies can drive business growth. Attendees will gain practical insights, hear real-world success stories, and discover tools to thrive in international markets.

Register to attend

• StrikeUP 2025 is FREE to attend. Register now.
• French captioning will be available for all sessions and workshops, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
• Enjoy on demand access to the full conference content until December 2025, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
• Explore the full agenda and see what StrikeUP 2025 has to offer.

Why your organization should participate

• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Participate in networking events

Trade Commissioner(s) involvement

Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service

• Networking event
• Seminar

The Trade Commissioner Vanessa Pukal (ontario.tcs-sdc@international.gc.ca) specializes in the information and communications technologies sector and can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.