ONTARIO MULTICULTURAL AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2026

ONTARIO MULTICULTURAL AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2026

Dates: March 27–28, 2026

Location: Lounge 900, Trefann Court, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Venue details: Lounge 900, 900 Trefann Court, Toronto, ON (historic Old Toronto area)

Organizers: Alliance Creative Community Project (ACCP)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Ontario Multicultural and Business Conference 2026 organized by the Alliance Creative Community Project is a two-day, cross-sector forum designed to foster multicultural understanding, community engagement, and inclusive economic participation. In addition to leaders, professionals, artists, and advocates, the conference actively engages business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners. The event features keynote presentations, panels, cultural performances, workshops, and structured networking aimed at promoting inclusivity, equity, and unity across diverse communities while highlighting business opportunities, workforce inclusion, supplier diversity, and corporate–community partnerships.

Objectives

· Create an inclusive platform for cross-cultural dialogue among diverse communities and business sectors across Ontario and beyond.

· Highlight best practices in inclusive leadership, social entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

· Provide business-focused content: supplier diversity, inclusive hiring, workforce development, and community investment.

· Facilitate practical skills-building through immersive workshops (deal-making, inclusive marketing, grant writing, B2B partnerships).

· Foster meaningful networking to catalyze collaborations, partnerships, and community-led initiatives.

· Showcase cultural performances and art as civic dialogue, while linking arts and culture to economic development.

· Produce actionable business commitments and partnerships that organizations and governments can adopt post-conference.

Target Audience

· Corporate executives, business owners, investors, and CSR/Comms leaders

· Non-profit and community organizations with business partnerships

· Chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and municipal/regional officials

· Entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), especially minority-owned businesses

· Arts and cultural businesses and vendors

· Educators, researchers, and students

Program Premises

· Two days of curated programming including keynote plenaries, sector-specific panels, hands-on workshops, cultural performances, and structured networking with a business focus.

· Multilingual support where feasible; accessibility accommodations; quiet spaces.

· Clear anti-harassment policy; safe, respectful environment.

Expanded Program Components

• Opening Ceremony: Welcome remarks by organizers and business/community leaders; short cultural performance.
• Keynotes: 2–3 voices on inclusive growth, economic development, and cross-cultural leadership.

PANELS (4–6 ACROSS BOTH DAYS): TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:

· Inclusive Economic Development: Building equitable growth in Ontario

· Supplier Diversity and SME Investment: Access to procurement and funding

· Talent, Hiring, and Workplace Inclusion: Diverse workforce strategies

· Marketing to Diverse Communities: Accessible, inclusive branding

· Arts, Culture, and Economic Impact: Creative industries as growth engines

· Public-Private Partnerships: Municipal and provincial collaboration for community benefit

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS (6–8 SESSIONS ACROSS TRACKS):

· Supplier Diversity Certification and Access to Government/Private Contracts

· Grant Writing for Community-Driven Ventures and Cultural Initiatives

· Inclusive Hiring and Retention Strategies

· Marketing, Communications, and Storytelling for Diverse Audiences

· Social Entrepreneurship and Community Investment

· Measurement and Evaluation of CSR and Community Impact

· Cultural Performances: Integrated performances from regional artists with business-friendly showcases (arts marketplaces, pop-up exhibitions)

· Commercial Networking / Partner Marketplace: Structured B2B networking, vendor stalls, and sponsor showcases

· Investor Corner: Short pitches or “meet the investor” sessions for minority-owned businesses

· Closing Session: Commitments, partnerships, and next steps

BUSINESS AND SPONSORSHIP FRAMEWORK

· Sponsor Tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Community, with defined benefits (branding, speaking slots, exhibit space, attendee passes)

· Corporate Engagement: Access to talent pipelines, internship/co-op programs, and supplier diversity partnerships

· Vendor and Marketplace Opportunities: Exhibition booths, product demos, and sponsor-led workshops

· CSR Alignment: Opportunities to align conference activities with corporate social responsibility goals

· In-kind Contributions: Venue services, catering, technology, translation, and marketing support

· Diversity and Inclusion Commitments: Publicly shared goals for procurement, employment, and community engagement

SPONSORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS (EXPANDED)

· Target Partners: Banks and financial institutions, tech firms, manufacturing, health and wellness, real estate, tourism, arts funding bodies, universities, and local economic development agencies

· Benefits by Tier: Detailed package of recognition, speaking opportunities, lead retrieval, and post-event reports

· Community Benefits: Scholarships, bursaries for attendees from underrepresented communities, and opportunities for minority-owned vendors

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Additional expenses

The Conference pass during the event for local attendees within Canada is 150 CAD, but for international attendees are to register with an amount of 800 CAD Including:

· Hotel Bookings / Accommodations (2 Days)

· Food and beverages (at the Venue)

· Invitation Letter for (Visa Purposes)

· Conference Programming Schedule Documents and Brochure (Business-Focused Example)

to reserve a seat to the event. However, you are responsible for your travel to and from the event, accommodation, and any additional food / drinks you may consume outside of the scheduled functions. Only Designated Delegates, Speakers and special Guest of Honors attending from outside Canada would be taken care off in terms of their ticket and accommodation and their entire travel expenses.

ELIGIBILITY
All eligibility details are stated in the category description. We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our registration criteria.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS

· Networking Globally with very important personalities

· Building up international Capacities

· Enriching your Business Relationships

· Pick-up from the Airport on Request.

CANCELLATION BY DELEGATE (YOU):

We are unable to refund any registration fee outside the 3-day cooling-off period after completion of registration. Should you be unable to attend you may nominate a substitute to attend in your place free of charge. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes might not be accepted. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference.

CANCELLATION BY US:

We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our eligibility criteria, or which exceed our quota. Our team is not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your organization if the conference is cancelled or postponed.

PROGRAMME CHANGES

Circumstances beyond the control of the Organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations, or cancellations of a speaker and/or program topic. OMBC 2026 Team reserves the right to alter the program wherever necessary without penalty or liability. Any alterations will be updated on the web page of the Organizers without unreasonable delay.

RECORDING THE EVENT

All unauthorized photography and the recording or transmission of audio or visual material, data or information is expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by us of any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing, and other purposes.

YOUR DATA

The information provided when registering is confidential and will be used strictly for administrative purposes in relation to your participation at Ontario Multicultural and Business Conference 2026. By registering for this event, you will automatically be added as an attendee to the event app so that you can view the most up to date agenda and network with other delegates who are registered to attend. We take the privacy of your data very seriously and any personal data you provide us with will not be shared with 3rd parties unless you have consented for us to do so.

WHO ATTENDS?

The Ontario Multicultural and Business Conference 2026 will welcome over100 delegates across the continent, representatives of corporate executives, business owners, investors, and CSR/Comms leaders, Non-profit and community organizations with business partnerships, Chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and municipal/regional officials, Entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), especially minority-owned businesses, Arts and cultural businesses and vendors, Educators, researchers, and students.

REGISTRATION:

We are delighted to be able to welcome delegates from the Non-Profit organizations, Academia sectors, Business Entities, Government Institutions, traditional Authorities, and individuals to participate in the OMBC 2026. Please note that international delegates are to register with a fee of 800 CAD before an invitation letter be issued out. Participants attending the Conference within Canada are to pay 150 CAD contacting the OMBC 2026 team on [email protected] to register before attending.

However, you are responsible for your travel to and from the event, accommodation, and any additional food / drinks you may consume outside of the scheduled functions.

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