CanadianSME Small Business Summit on October 13, 2026

TORONTO, ON — Canada’s premier gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders, the CanadianSME Small Business Summit 2026, is set to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building, Level 100, 255 Front Street West).
Presented by Amazon Business, this year's summit centers around the theme: "Beyond AI: Building Intelligent, Resilient, and Human-Centred Canadian SMEs." The one-day event is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical, high-impact business growth.
Event Details 
•    Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
•    Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT (followed by the Evening Business Mixer)
•    Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building, Level 100), 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
•    Official Website: www.smesummit.ca
•    Expected Attendance: 3,000+ Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, & Decision-Makers
•    Exhibitors: 100+ Enterprise & Technology Solution Providers

What to Expect: Six Core Pillars
The 2026 Summit provides a comprehensive agenda running from morning keynotes through to an evening business mixer:
1.    Keynote Presentations: Industry pioneers breaking down market trends, practical AI integration, and growth roadmaps for Canadian business owners. Hosted by Dr. Natasha Bridgmohan (Founder & President, TBGOC).
2.    Expert Panel Discussions: Actionable conversations featuring leaders from major brands and institutions, addressing supply chain resilience, funding, digital strategy, and customer-centered growth.
3.    Hands-On Workshops: Practical execution sessions focusing on immediate application—covering revenue recovery, checkout optimizations, time reclamation with AI, and operational efficiency.
4.    Interactive Tradeshow & Tech Floor: Over 100 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge software, financial services, logistics tools, and tailored SME products.
5.    High-Value Networking: Direct access to over 3,000 founders, C-suite executives, advisors, and potential collaborators from across Canada.
6.    The Evening Business Mixer: Sponsored by Ingram Micro, offering an informal environment to forge strategic partnerships long after the session halls close.

Featured Speakers & Key Partners
The 2026 Summit brings together leading voices across Canadian enterprise, media, and technology, including:
•    Paul Gaspar — Director, Small Business, UPS Canada
•    Everett Moseley — Keynote Speaker, Bell Canada
•    Hilary Whyte — Director, Local Sales (English Canada), Bell Media
•    Dr. Khatereh Pourasadollahi — VP of Marketing, Amur Financial Group
•    Pascal Hamel — VP of Artificial Intelligence, Mirego
•    Michel J. Paradis — Founder, Cabinet OECONOMIA

The summit is backed by top-tier corporate and institutional partners committed to supporting Canadian small business success, including Amazon Business (Presenting Partner), UPS (Shipping Partner), ADP (Diamond Partner), Sage (Gold Partner), Dell Technologies & Scotiabank (Silver Partners), BDC, Mirego, Ingram Micro, Sun Life, Bell Canada, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
Why It Matters for Canadian SMEs
Small businesses account for over 98% of all employer businesses in Canada. As macroeconomic conditions shift and technology like generative AI transforms standard workflows, the 2026 Summit offers a rare, single-day opportunity for business owners to step away from daily operations and equip themselves with the strategies, tools, and connections needed to scale sustainably.