The third annual International Women's Day Celebration Week will take place the week of March 2 with a special kick-off event on February 26 as SBEC host the StrikeUP Conference Live Viewing Party.
This week-long series celebrates the achievements of women entrepreneurs, empowering you to overcome challenges and get equipped with tools to thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.
February 26: StrikeUP Conference 2026 - Live Viewing Party - 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Canada’s premier digital conference for women entrepreneurs, featuring engaging keynote speakers, workshops, and panels. SBEC creates a supportive environment for local women entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships while accessing tools and strategies to grow their businesses.
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March 3 - Beyond the Logo: Building an Authentic Brand as a Woman Founder - 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (virtual)
Speaker: Radhika Kapoor, Creative Director and Brand Strategist at Moonrabbit Strategy
Are you a woman entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by endless marketing to‑do lists or struggling to clearly articulate what makes your business unique? Many founders believe branding is just a logo or color palette, but it is the heart of your business—the bridge between your vision and the community you serve. Join Radhika Kapoor for an empowering webinar created specifically for women‑led startups and small businesses, where branding will be demystified and transformed into a strategic tool for confident leadership.
This session will explore the critical difference between branding and marketing, the power of defining your purpose as a guiding “North Star,” how to stand out authentically in a crowded market, and how to craft a brand voice and visual identity that reflects your values and leadership style.
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March 4 - Hustle to High Growth: The 3 Pillars of Client and Cash Flow - 10 – 11 a.m. (virtual)
Speaker: Nicole Troster, Founder, Coeurage Labs
This interactive session is designed for women entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their service-based businesses with greater intention and clarity. Participants will gain insight into what is keeping them stuck, define who their ideal clients are, and learn how to use the three essential pillars of positioning, systems, and offers to increase revenue in a way that feels focused, strategic, and sustainable.
The session is practical and motivating, featuring guided reflection, group engagement, and a workbook to support the experience. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand their current growth bottlenecks and walk away with one to two clear actions they can implement immediately, along with a downloadable workbook, space to reflect and share, and tools to reduce business chaos and scale with confidence.
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March 5 - Tech as an Equalizer: How AI Levels the Playing Field for Women in Business - 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (virtual)
Speaker: Agnes Lan, Founder of Change Connect
This webinar explores how artificial intelligence can help women leaders and organizations grow smarter at a time when teams are being asked to do more without more resources. As leaders face overload, limited data, and too much time spent on manual work, AI when used intentionally can improve efficiency, consistency, and decision making without replacing people.
The session will focus on where AI can immediately reduce workload across sales, operations, and leadership, how it supports better business outcomes, and how it creates leverage for women leaders without increasing burnout. Practical and grounded in real business impact, this conversation is designed for organizations looking to scale responsibly while building stronger and more inclusive leadership.
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March 6 - Panel Discussion: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Work with Government - 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (virtual)
Speakers: Delores Sui (Procurement Assistance Canada), Sandra-Marie Virgili (Supply Ontario), Danielle Barkman (WBE Canada)
This panel brings together experts from Supply Ontario, Procurement Assistance Canada, and Women Business Enterprise Canada Council to help women entrepreneurs understand how government procurement works — and how to confidently navigate opportunities as a supplier.
Attendees will learn:
- how to find relevant opportunities
- what government buyers look for
- common barriers and how to overcome them
- certifications and supports available to women‑owned businesses
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