
About this Event
Celebrate Small Business Week with us at the Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit & Pitch Competition, hosted at the beautiful Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby, BC.
This exciting afternoon brings together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and community supporters for a dynamic event highlighting innovation, networking, and growth.
🌟 What to Expect
- $3,000 Pitch Competition – Watch the 10 finalist women entrepreneurs showcase their bold business ideas live on stage to a panel of expert judges.
💡 Prizes:🥇 1st Place: $1,500 |🥈 2nd Place: $1,000 |🥉 3rd Place: $500 - Networking & Community – Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations that support women in business.
- Vendor Marketplace – Explore local vendors, resources, and services that can help you start, grow, or scale your business.
- Inspiration & Learning – Hear stories of resilience and creativity while gaining insights to strengthen your entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or supporter of women-led businesses, this event is a chance to celebrate innovation, amplify women’s voices, and build connections that matter.
✨Are you an organization that wants to connect with entrepreneurs? Sign up HERE
✨Interested in participating in the Pitch Competition? Sign up HERE
✨Are you an entrepreneur and want to showcase your business? Sign up HERE
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Organizational Welcome
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking, Vendor Booths & Light Refreshments
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Pitch Competition
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Pitch Competition Winners Annouced
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada
CAD 11.98 to CAD 17.31