Let's Talk & Tech Together

Calling all innovators, tech and non-tech business owners, students, jobseekers, industry and government leaders, recruiters, community members, and more!

We are back!

Let's "talk and tech" together again on June 8, in collaboration with Ottawa Innovation Week, to celebrate our collaborative community, meet and greet, and build new relationships and opportunities with innovators, entrepreneurs and business owners right across our region.

Join us to mix and mingle with tech, innovation and entrepreneurial enthusiasts alike! Let's raise a glass together to celebrate our collaborative ecosystem. All are welcome:

• Date: June 8, 2026 (Drop in and out at your leisure)
• Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Location: Brookstreet Hotel: 525 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 3G4
• Dress Code: Business Casual
• Parking: Ample outdoor and indoor parking available. 3 hours or under is free.
• Ticket proceeds will be donated to , who offers food assistance to families and individuals in the Kanata region.

With thanks to our partners, you will receive:

• A free drink ticket (redeemable for house wine, draught beer, or soft drinks), and some delicious nibbles while you enjoy an evening of great conversation.
• Additional drinks can be purchased onsite via credit card or cash.

Sincere thanks to our Ottawa Innovation Week sponsor, Ottawa Tourism, and to our event partner, Jones DesLauriers.

This event celebrates and is collaboratively hosted together with amazing partners across our ecosystem including: ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub, Algonquin College, ByWard Market District Authority, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, Carleton University, Capital Angel Network, Chngemker Hub, Elevate International, Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada, Innovation Gatineau, Invest Ottawa, Kanata North Business Association, La Cité, Launch Lab, L-SPARK, One9, Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA), Ottawa Tourism, Ottawa Board of Trade, Queens University, SheBoot, St. Lawrence College, Techopia - Ottawa Business Journal, Teknowave, University of Ottawa, and Wesley Clover.

What You Can Expect:

• Conversations with Ottawa's best and brightest tech, innovation and entrepreneurial leaders from across the region.
• Cold beverages and light snacks.
• An agenda-free evening! This night is all about you and opportunities to connect with amazing people across our community.

Sincere thanks to all partners that inspire, build and impact our ecosystem. We are very grateful for all contributions and look forward to achieving even greater impact together this year and beyond! We look forward to welcoming you.

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