What one day gets you
The premier nexus for Canadian business innovation
Sponsoring or exhibiting puts your brand in front of an audience that has already raised its hand — and in front of millions more across the CanadianSME channels before and after the day itself.
A day built to move your business forward
Practical strategy, real technology, and the people who can help you act on both — in one room, in one day.
Learn practical growth strategies
Targeted sessions on scaling, funding, marketing and operations from people who have done it.
Understand emerging technology and AI
Move past the hype to the tools and decisions that produce measurable outcomes.
Build a more resilient business
Stronger foundations, better risk management and models built to weather change.
Meet entrepreneurs and industry leaders
A full day of introductions to founders, executives, investors and advisors.
Discover products and services
Explore the tradeshow floor for solutions built specifically for Canadian SMEs.
Form valuable partnerships
Collaborations and supplier relationships that keep paying off long after the day ends.
The 2026 speaker line-up is being announced
Below are speakers from the 2025 Summit. They are shown as past speakers and are not confirmed for 2026.
October 13, 2026
A full day of keynotes, panels, workshops, tradeshow and the evening business mixer — all under one roof at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Scenes from the Summit floor
Our Sponsors 2026
The partners making the 2026 Summit possible — from the presenting partner on stage to the sponsors powering every detail of the day.
What exhibitors, sponsors and attendees say
This was our first year participating as an exhibitor and keynote speaker at the Small Business Summit, and we will definitely be back. The Summit offered us access to top business owners looking for new ideas and opportunities to expand their customer base.
Dan Scepanovic
Principal Owner, Scepanovic & Associates IG Private Wealth
It was great to make so many good connections with small businesses and see how they are thriving in the challenging time we live in. We would definitely come back to make sure SMEs know that they are not alone.
Samuel Martel
President and Founder, The Phoenix Firm
It was energizing to participate in the SME Summit. We were able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the small businesses that are the backbone of Canada's economy.
Cinzia Bazzo
Managing Director, Sage
The CanadianSME Summit 2025 was a powerful showcase of how AI is transforming small businesses. As a panellist and exhibitor, I connected with leaders who are not just talking about innovation but actively building it.
Sal Rezai
Founder, Accounting By Sal Corp.
What an incredible experience it was for our team to be part of the CanadianSME Small Business Summit. Being surrounded by so many passionate entrepreneurs reminded us exactly why we do what we do.
Latif Rahimi
Founder, Biztomate Inc.
This was my first time having a booth at a tradeshow. It was an amazing experience from start to finish — we had people stopping by every five minutes. A business day well spent.
Fennella Bruce
Media Consultant and Founder, FKB Media Solutions
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Steps from Canada's top attractions in the heart of Toronto. An indoor tunnel connects event-goers to two hotels, Union Station and the UP Express — a 25-minute air-rail link to Pearson International Airport.
North Building, Level 100
255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6
Build what comes next
Join Canadian entrepreneurs, executives and innovators at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on October 13, 2026.