About this Event
The BITS Holiday Social is BACK! 🎄
We're getting together to schmooze, snack, dance, and celebrate the impact of another incredible year at BITS, so obviously, we need every part of our community there.
Whether you're an alum who wants to connect with people from your cohort and cohorts past, or a mentor who wants to mingle with other volunteers, or a judge who wants to meet the entrepreneurs you've influenced, or a funder who wants to be in community with the people you're supporting— this is your night.
Even if you're not a community member (yet), this is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn about our organization, and "network" in a room of people who understand how it feels to be an entrepreneur.
We encourage you to "network", but please come ready to vibe
🕺 We say "network" because we like things to feel less stuffy and more like a casual chat between friends. Yes, we're all about business, but we like to keep things fun!
So please bust out an ugly sweater, come ready to vibe with DJ Selavie and maybe (hopefully) get a little silly on the dance floor while you chat about business and KPIs and whatnot 🎅
🎄 UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS ENCOURAGED!
🍸 Drinks and finger food included with ticket
📍 Hotel Ocho | 195 Spadina Ave
📅 Thursday, December 3rd 2026
⏰ 6:30PM to 11:00PM
💛 Want to support us at BITS?
You can make a donation that will help us cover the costs of food, our venue, and (if you're feeling generous) our programs.
Every year we offer free business programs and events, but that never means they don't come at a cost. Every donation helps us keep running the accessible programming that keeps our community together.
✨ Venue
Meet us at Hotel Ocho in Toronto @ 195 Spadina Ave. A beautiful venue fit for BITS royalty.
TTC: Take a streetcar to a nearby intersection or enjoy a 15-minute stroll to the venue after exiting Osgood Subway Station
Parking: If you're driving, there's limited parking out back and street parking available in the surrounding area!
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible with a detachable ramp available at the main entrance.
Please contact our team ([email protected]) if you'll require accommodations on the night of.
Event venue & nearby stays
195 Spadina Ave., 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.