Winter 2025 Events

January 2025

Information Session

Thursday, January 9th | 2:30-3:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Friday, January 10th | 12:00-12:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Navigating Your Journey From Career to Calling (Changepreneur Series #1)

Tuesday, January 14th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to become familiar with the causes that are important to you and turn your passions into missions! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Tuesday, January 14th | 4:00-4:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Wednesday, January 15th | 12:00-12:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Business Planning and Business Models (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #1)

Wednesday, January 15th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn practical planning tips for small business operators and startup owners! Click here for details and registration

Social Enterprise and Your Startup Journey (Changepreneur Series #2)

Thursday, January 16th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Get started with your own social venture; learn about the different types of social enterprises and how to work with SDGs! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Friday, January 17th | 12:30-1:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Transcending Trauma into Transformation (Changepreneur Series #3)

Tuesday, January 21st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to unhinge yourself from your emotions and triggers so that you can dedicate yourself to being an advocate of change! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Wednesday, January 22nd | 10:00-10:30am EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

Small Business Marketing and Growth (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #2)

Wednesday, January 22nd | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore avenues of growth for small businesses and learn basic concepts of marketing and growth! Click here for details and registration

Embracing Entrepreneurship as a Mindset (Artpreneur Series #1)

Thursday, January 23rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Discover the transformational potential in embracing entrepreneurship as a mindset in your life, business, and career! Click here for details and registration

Being the Chief Vision Officer for Your Impact (Changepreneur Series #4)

Tuesday, January 28th| 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to apply the principles of achievement to your life leading to a positive future! Click here for details and registration

Financial Analysis and Management (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #3)

Wednesday, January 29th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn basic financial concepts as well as analysis and management tools! Click here for details and registration

Introduction to the SDGs: Creating a better world with the SDGs (Sustainability Series #1)

Thursday, January 30th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn about the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as overarching objectives for the world! Click here for details and registration

February 2025

Leading Your Community with Effective Storytelling (Changepreneur Series #5)

Tuesday, February 4th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to harness the power of your heart to trigger and inspire action bring change and success! Click here for details and registration

What it Really Takes to Build a Startup & Be an Entrepreneur (Techpreneur Series #1)

Wednesday, February 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn tools and get practical advice about what it takes to make your dream of becoming an entrepreneur come true! Click here for more details and registration

How to Break Through to Success in your Career and Business (Leadership Series #1)

Thursday, February 6th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to break through to the level of success you desire! Click here for details and registration

Getting Started with Lean Launchpad for Your Social Change Mission (Changepreneur Series #6)

Tuesday, February 11th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to become an impact maker by creating a social venture that reflects your calling! Click here for details and registration

Hack your Focus

Wednesday, February 12th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the strategies from mindfulness, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology for improved productivity and well-being! Click here for details and registration

Cultivate a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurial Mindset – (Purpose-preneur Series #1)

Wednesday, February 12th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore how to develop a purpose-driven entrepreneurial mindset by aligning personal values with business strategies! Click here for details and registration

Stakeholder Engagement and Individual Action for Sustainability (Sustainability Series #2)

Tuesday, February 18th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn about specific actions that individuals and different stakeholder groups can do to mobilize sustainability! Click here for details and registration

Introduction to Gen AI

Tuesday, February 18th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Set the stage for your GenAI journey by learning essential Al principles, discovering the best tools & having a plan to experiment! Click here for details and registration.

Getting Ready for Funding (Changepreneur Series #7)

Wednesday, February 19th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Join the workshop to learn how to raise capital for your social enterprise! Click here for details and registration

Build Confidence to Pursue Your Purposeful Aspirations (Purpose-preneur Series #2)

Wednesday, February 19th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore overcoming imposter syndrome and build confidence to pursue your purpose-aligned entrepreneurial goals! Click here for details and registration

How to Present and Pitch

Tuesday, February 25th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

If you want to know more about creating an effective pitch and go from presentation to standing ovation, this workshop is for you! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Tuesday, February 25th | 4:30-5:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

How to Handle Objections with Confidence and Ease (Leadership Series #2)

Wednesday, February 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to stay emotionless and ahead of any objection, from anyone, any time! Click here for details and registration

Envision Possibilities: An Appreciative Inquiry Journey (Purpose-preneur Series #3)

Wednesday, February 26th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Use the Appreciative Inquiry process to help you envision the possibilities for your purpose-driven business. Click here for details and registration

Personal Branding for Career Success (Artpreneur Series #2)

Thursday, February 27th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Transform complex subject matter into compelling messaging to grab the audience’s attention & persuade them to engage! Click here for details and registration

Managing People (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #4)

Thursday, February 27th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn the theories and best practices for recruiting, attracting and managing people! Click here for details and registration

Information Session

Friday, February 28th | 12:30-1:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for details and registration

March 2025

From Idea to Building Your Startup (Artpreneur Series #3)

Tuesday, March 4th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to turn ideas into actionable steps that lead to success in launching your own business! Click here for details and registration

Being the champion of your Health – Building a Gen AI application

Tuesday, March 4th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn how to apply GenAI to your life, manage your personal well-being, and pave the way for a positive future! Click here for details and registration.

Understanding Net Zero and the Circular Economy (Sustainability Series #3)

Wednesday, March 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how the economy and environmental sustainability can co-exist and net zero and circular economy efforts being realized! Click here for details and registration

Global Goals Jam Canada Winter 2025 (Weekend SDG Challenge)

Friday, March 7th | 2:00-6:00pm EST Saturday, March 8th | 8:30am-6:00pm EST Sunday, March 9th | 9:00am-6:00pm EST

Learn lifelong skills, practice your entrepreneurial mindset over a fun weekend, win prizes, and earn a Statement of Recognition. Design innovative solutions to challenges working in teams in facilitated, mentored sessions to achieve the Global Goals 2030! Click here for details and registration Hosted by the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Digital Society School Amsterdam.

Build Your Leadership Potential (Leadership Series #3)

Tuesday, March 11th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn to unlock your potential to be a change-leader in your business, personal life and society! Click here for details and registration

Legal Risks for Start-ups (Solopreneur Series #5)

Wednesday, March 12th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn the essential legal considerations for start-ups! Click here for details and registration

Grow Holistically: Align Your Purpose, Business, and Life  (Purpose-preneur Series #4)

Thursday, March 13th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Integrate personal purpose, values, and business planning to create a comprehensive, meaningful growth strategy. Click here for details and registration

Marketing Masterclass for Scientists and Engineers (Techpreneur Series #2)

Thursday, March 13th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for details and registration

How to Write a Successful Grant (Changepreneur Series #8)

Tuesday, March 18th |12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn tips and tricks from a successful grant writer that will increase your grant writing success! Click here for details and registration

ESG for SMEs (Sustainability Series #4)

Wednesday, March 19th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn and explore the ESG (environmental, social & governance) journey of a small-medium enterprise! Click here for details and registration

Form Habits for Purposeful Process Development (Purpose-preneur Series #5)

Thursday, March 20th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn about the power of habits in both purpose-aligned business process management and personal well-being! Click here for details and registration

Digital Marketing Masterclass

Thursday, March 20th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the key components of digital marketing and how to create a winning marketing strategy and plan! Click here for details and registration

Finding Your Mindful Way: Developing Trust

Monday, March 24th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn a practical path to developing trust in oneself and others through basic principles of mindful, emotional well-being! Click here for details and registration

Marketing Masterclass for Creative Professionals (Artpreneur Series #4)

Tuesday, March 25th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for details and registration

Digital Content Strategy

Wednesday, March 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the key components of a digital content strategy and how to create a winning plan! Click here for more details and registration

Scale with Purpose in New Markets (Purpose-preneur Series #6)

Wednesday, March 26th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore how to scale your purpose-driven business into new markets, with a focus on meaningful opportunities in the gig economy. Click here for details and registration

April 2025

Put Your Business in a Power Position

Tuesday, April 1st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Special session on the occasion of Career Week, in collaboration with Career Services. Learn to take your business from a place of “invisible” in the marketplace to a position of “power” where you dominate your market! Click here for details and registration

Foodpreneur Series #1 (Start Your Food Business 1)

Wednesday, April 2nd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace and identify recipes for great retail products! Click here for details and registration

Build Reputation through Purpose-Driven Thought Leadership (Purpose-preneur #7)

Wednesday, April 2nd | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn how to establish yourself as a thought leader by creating meaningful, purpose-driven content that aligns with your values! Click here for details and registration

Bring Out Your Best – The Strong Entrepreneur

Thursday, April 3rd |12:30-2:00pm EST

Discover your greatest strengths to handle stress and work-life challenges! Click here for details and registration

Foodpreneur Series #2 (Start Your Food Business 2)

Wednesday, April 9th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace with great retail products! Click here for details and registration

Plan the Road Ahead: Profit with Purpose (Purpose-preneur #8)

Wednesday, April 9th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Chart Your Life’s Path with Intentional Purpose! Click here for details and registration