A Women's Entrepreneurial Summit: Small Business Week

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | Burnaby

YWCA Metro Vancouver
Publisher/HostYWCA Metro Vancouver
A Women's Entrepreneurial Summit: Small Business Week
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Join us for up to $3K in pitch prizes give away, bold ideas, vendors, networking & more!
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada

Tickets

CAD 11.98 to CAD 17.31

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