Side Hustle Events
Conferences, workshops, webinars and meetups across Canada to learn, meet people and find your first customers.
🍁 BDC Small Business Week
ConferenceFree talks and networking for new Canadian business owners.
Tip: Pick one session on sales or money and act on it the same week.
See events🧾 CRA small business webinars
OnlineTaxes, GST/HST and record-keeping explained by the CRA.
Tip: Watch one before your first tax season so nothing surprises you.
See events🚀 Futurpreneur events
WorkshopFounders 18–39 looking for mentors, training and startup loans.
Tip: Bring a one-sentence offer so mentors can give specific advice.
See events🛍️ Shopify community events
MeetupStore owners selling online or launching a product.
Tip: Ask other sellers what their first 10 sales came from.
See events🤝 Side hustle & entrepreneur meetups
MeetupMeeting local hustlers, partners and first customers.
Tip: Go to one meetup a month and follow up with two people.
See events🎟️ Small business events on Eventbrite
WorkshopWorkshops on marketing, AI tools, selling and pricing.
Tip: Filter by free events and your city to find something this week.
See events🏢 Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centres
WorkshopFree or low-cost workshops and one-on-one advice.
Tip: Book a free advisor session to review your business plan.
See events🧺 Local farmers & craft markets
MeetupSelling handmade goods, food and local services in person.
Tip: Ask the market organizer about vendor fees and permits early.
See eventsGet the most from any event
- Know your one-sentence offer before you go.
- Set a goal: two real conversations, not a stack of business cards.
- Follow up within 48 hours with something useful.
Dates and details are set by each organizer — check their site before you go.