Join Women United this International Women’s Month for a hands-on leadership experience featuring an interactive workshop

Is your business currently exporting, or thinking about entering global markets?

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade for an exclusive members-only webinar about the CanExport SMEs program, which offers competitive funding to eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises with meaningful economic ties to Canada, the capacity to grow internationally, and a clear plan to export Canadian goods and services.

Growth at the highest level is driven by relationships, not transactions. If traditional Ottawa networking no longer delivers meaningful results – and your business operates at a higher level, you belong in a different room. eSAX eXclusive eXperience was created with you in mind. When accomplished leaders are given the space to connect with intention, […]

Founders Dinner in Ottawa – Tuesday, April 14th Connect with Founders Who Get It Join us for real conversations and real growth. This evening is designed to bring together a curated group of founders to share real stories, connect meaningfully, and discuss what’s happening in our businesses and industries right now. We'll kick things off […]

Open to Guests & all FEC Members — Join us in Ottawa! Please join our growing community in Ottawa for a dynamic 'Kinnect' event focused on strengthening both people and performance within a family enterprise. This interactive gathering brings together family business leaders, next-generation members and trusted professionals to explore how healthy, resilient minds contribute […]

The Y Embassy Chef Showcase is the culinary event that could only be held in Canada’s Capital! Enjoy authentic dishes and beverages created by talented chefs from around the world in the spirit of friendly competition, cultural diversity, and inclusion. Guests will sample authentic and unique chef-crafted signature dishes and vote on their favourites. The […]

For the first time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa will bring the Ottawa community to the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Rotunda for a night of networking & slow, sustainable fashion with Fashion for Futures Ottawa on Friday, April 17th. It’s slow fashion, with a fast fashion feel! This one-of-a-kind Fashion Show will feature some […]

The Annual Bootstrap Awards celebrate the achievements of self-capitalized businesses that have successfully grown with little to no external funding. These awards recognize the resilience, creativity, and determination of founders who have “bootstrapped” their ventures to commercial success. Presented by The Ottawa Network, the Bootstrap Awards honour early-stage companies across all industries, both for-profit and […]

Join the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) for the 2026 Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG. This fundraising evening brings together community leaders and supporters to raise funds for ONFE’s School Breakfast Program. The night features live entertainment, auctions, and a breakfast-inspired culinary experience. Tickets: www.sparksoiree.ca Contact: mmiller@onfe-rope.ca | 343-809-3405)

Phoenix Rising, presented by Dare to Be Vulnerable, takes place May 11 at the Brookstreet Hotel as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This full-day experience brings together real, lived stories in the morning and practical mental health tools in the afternoon, creating space for honest conversation, reflection, and meaningful takeaways. Attendees can join on […]

Over the last 29 years, Evening in the Maritimes guests and sponsors have helped to raise funds to support people with disabilities in Ottawa. Support from event attendees, donors and sponsors empower people with disabilities to build lives of meaning and joy. This unique event is a sell-out every year bringing together hundreds of high-profile […]

Capital MASHUP26 is the 16th flagship startup and investor event from Capital Angel Network. A full-day high-energy gathering for 250 founders, investors, ecosystem operators, and community leaders from the Ottawa-Montreal-Toronto-Waterloo corridor. What's happening: Pitchfest: 3-minute live pitch competition in front of 50+ active investors with real-time judging and one winner announced. Founder Showcase: Cruiser tables […]