OWIT-Toronto upcoming events

Building the Blueprint for Export Success - The Right Financing. The Right Partners. The Right Moves. (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, October 14, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, as OWIT Toronto and Desjardins Business present "Building the Blueprint for Export Success - The Right Financing. The Right Partners. The Right Moves."

Panelists Yann Jadis (Manager, International Services, Desjardins Business), Fadwa Mohanna (Founder & CEO, One37) and Sabrina Gollnow (VP-Ontario, BDC) will highlight what exporters need at each stage of the export journey -from export audit and market selection to financing and risk management -and where to go for help. It doesn't have to be a lonely journey. Plus you will hear about tariff support available to small & medium enterprises facing these challenging trade times.

Location: 25 York St., 14th Floor, Toronto
Pre-registration is required before October 6th
Ticket includes a light lunch

$45 Members and Members of Partner Organizations

$60 Non-Members

In Partnership With

Trade Mission to France: Mission Paris 2026 (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ) is organizing a trade mission to Paris, France from October 25 - 31, 2026. Open to all Canadian women entrepreneurs, this trade mission will help businesses build strategic partnerships, develop their international networks, and access opportunities in the French and European markets. The program includes participation at the two-day InvestHer Summit, an English-language event where women founders and investors can connect.

RFAQ will host an info session in English on July 2 from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST.

Find more information and registration links here.

Diversifying Trade through the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) (Monday, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join the City of Toronto for a free, in-person event exploring trade opportunities in South Korea and the benefits of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).

Discover how the CKFTA can help businesses access new markets, diversify their trade strategies, and explore opportunities for international growth. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, industry leaders, and business support organizations to share insights and build valuable connections.

Whether you are an established business or a startup looking to expand internationally, this event offers an opportunity to learn more about the South Korean market and connect with Toronto's business community.

Register for this event:
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BCCC Women in Business Mission to Brazil (Sunday, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) is organizing the Brazil–Canada Women in Business Mission 2026 from November 21–27, a delegation that will connect women leaders from Canadian companies with Brazil’s dynamic business ecosystem. Through executive meetings, industry briefings, networking events, and site visits, participants will gain firsthand market insights while building relationships to strengthen commercial ties between Canada and Brazil.

OWIT members are eligible for an exclusive 50% discount on the cost of attendance, reducing the fee to CAD $500 for registrations by September 15, 2026 and CAD $1,000 after.

Find more information, including the full agenda and application form, here.