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SUMMARY:Disruptive Dialogue: Learn. Lead. Give to Gain
DESCRIPTION:Join Women United this International Women’s Month for a hands-on leadership experience featuring an interactive workshop\, a fireside chat with senior leaders\, and real stories of local impact. Discover how giving your time\, knowledge\, and influence strengthens women’s leadership and creates measurable gains for individuals\, organizations\, and communities. \nEvent details \n\nDate: Monday\, March 30\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM\nLocation: Bayview Yards\, Ottawa\nCost: 35$ ($30 for Women United members)\nDonations to Women United welcome!\n\nFeatured Speakers (More to come!): \n\nFrances McRae\, Deputy Minister\, Women and Gender Equality and Youth\nRachael Wilson\, CEO\, United Way East Ontario\n\nIdeal for leaders\, professionals\, and changemakers looking for more than inspiration—this event delivers practical tools\, meaningful connection\, and a clear path to impact. \nAll proceeds support Women United programs advancing gender equity across East Ontario.
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LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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SUMMARY:The Self-Made Breakfast Tour | Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:The Self-Made Breakfast Tour\, presented by PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Canada\, is an event series designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing access to expert insights\, funding opportunities\, and social capital. Thank you to our partner Invest Ottawa for letting us host this event at the Baview! \nThe #selfmadebreakfasttour is a national event series & award-winning tour bringing together founders\, startups\, and entrepreneurs who are growing and scaling their businesses to new heights. \n Full day event that brings together 150+ founders\, ecosystem partners and brands! The event connects top brands\, business owners\, and influential leaders through a full-day summit & networking brunch featuring powerful networking & bold business insights. \nTickets are provided at no cost to diverse women entrepreneurs\, ensuring they can attend without financial barriers and invest more into their businesses where it matters most. \nThrough curated summit & brunch experience and roundtable discussions\, SMBT helps founders transform vision into innovation and brand power\, sparking meaningful impact and inspiring the next wave of Canadian success stories. \n*Sponsored tickets are limited for women entrepreneurs to attend. Apply by joining the waitlist. You must be registered and RSVP’d to attend the event. \nWant to get involved? Email hello@sinclaircreativeagency.com or visit www.selfmadebreakfasttour.com/ottawa
URL:https://obj.ca/event/the-self-made-breakfast-tour-ottawa/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sinclair Creative Agency (SCA)":MAILTO:HELLO@SINCLAIRCREATIVEAGENCY.COM
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SUMMARY:From Conversations to Conversions
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on workshop for non-technical founders to turn user conversations into clear hypotheses\, validated use cases\, and simple prototypes. \nThis workshop is for founders who are already in motion. You have an idea\, you have started talking to customers\, and now you need to test it properly\, refine it\, and show something real to early users or investors. The goal is to help you turn what you already have into something that can be tested in the real world. By the end of the session\, you will have a working prototype and a clear plan for what to validate next. \nRegister for free here
URL:https://obj.ca/event/from-conversations-to-conversions/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Centered Co.":MAILTO:connect@designcentered.co
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Health Innovation Forum: A New Era of Growth
DESCRIPTION:Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub.\n\n\n\nOttawa’s health and life sciences sector is at an inflection point. After years of steady momentum\, a hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars surge in new investment promises to redefine our city’s health sciences sector\, creating new economic potential and commercialization opportunities. \nOBJ and its partners invite you to the Ottawa Health Innovation Forum\, a half-day event at Bayview Yards on Thursday\, Dec. 4th\, designed to help business and community leaders better understand these changes in this sector. \nWhy You Must Attend\nThis is your opportunity to gain a clear view of the massive projects shaping our future\, and to position your organization to capitalize on the resulting business opportunities. \n\nUnderstand the Scale: Get in-depth briefings on game-changing developments such as uOttawa’s $280-million Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC)\, The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic Campus research hub\, CHEO’s expansion plans\, and significant federal and provincial investments in biomanufacturing.\nIdentify Opportunities: Hear about commercialization success stories and entrepreneurial ventures across the health innovation ecosystem.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with local business leaders\, community stakeholders\, researchers\, and innovators who are driving this new wave of growth.\n\nIt’s time to think of Ottawa as a major health innovation hub. Register today to secure your seat and ensure you don’t miss out on this pivotal conversation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/ottawa-health-innovation-forum-a-new-era-of-growth/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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