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Commerce Toronto | Oct 13, 2026
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00 PM**This is a paid event. You must register and have a ticket to attend.** 👉 **[Commerce Toronto - Oct 13](https://luma.com/commerce-oct-13-2026)** **Commerce Toronto - where Canada's retail, e-commerce, CPG, and tech communities come together to connect, learn, and grow.** Join 200+ founders, operators, and brand builders from the retail, e-commerce, CPG, and tech sectors to unpack the strategies shaping the future of consumer innovation. **You'll leave with:** * Proven strategies to scale your brand, navigate funding, and optimize your launch roadmap * Direct access to 200+ vetted industry leaders, founders, and investors building in Canada * A look at what's next in consumer innovation through a curated showcase of Canada's top emerging CPG brands 📅 Tuesday\, Oct 13 \| 6PM\- 9PM 📍 Rotman School of Management 🎟️ Paid event \- tickets required \| Free for TechTO Members **Register via Luma:** [https://luma.com/commerce-oct-13-2026](https://luma.com/commerce-oct-13-2026)
Meet other day traders, swing traders and investors (Downtown Toronto)
Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM\#\# Dive into Trading Strategies & Connect with Fellow Enthusiasts\! We're excited to announce **this month's meetup** for the GTA Algorithmic Trading & Investing group! This isn't just a casual get-together, it's a dedicated space for **insightful discussions, sharing ideas, and collaborating on trading strategies**. This month's venue offers both alcoholic & non-alcoholic options, so you can enjoy a refreshing beverage and food. while you connect and learn. **Venue:** Madison Avenue Pub (*Near Spadina Station*) **Address:** 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 How to get there? * **Parking:** You can park at Public parking (paid) next to Spadina station. * **Public Transit:** Take the subway to Spadina station. * **From Spadina Station:** Exit the station and turn left onto Madison Street. * **Follow Madison Street:** Walk straight down Madison Street. * **Madison Avenue Pub:** The pub is located on the right side of Madison Street at 14 Madison Avenue. **Please Support our host ☕** To help support the venue and thank them for hosting us for free, we kindly ask that everyone purchase at least one coffee or beverage. Your support helps us continue hosting future meetups in great locations. \# \*\*\***\*Please note: This meetup is strictly for genuine discussions about trading and investing. Promotional activities for MLMs, pyramid schemes, self promotion, affiliate activity, paid trading subscriptions or similar ventures are not permitted.** \*\*\* **More about us:** \#\# GTA Algorithmic Trading & Investing Group: Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, if you're passionate about **investing strategies, active trading, or algorithmic trading**, you've found your community. This group is perfect for anyone interested in: * **Day Trading** * **Algo-Trading** * **Swing trading** * **ETF and stock investing** * **Automated Trading systems** * **Better trading methodology** * **Making informed investment decisions** \*\*\* \#\#\# Connect and Collaborate We're all about **sharing knowledge, exchanging tips, and discussing strategies**to enhance our investing skills. If you're new to algorithmic trading or Investing, you'll find a supportive environment with experienced traders ready to help and share resources. Join us at our meetups to connect with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to financial success. Let's learn, grow, and succeed together! \*\*\* \#\#\# Join Our Online Community Many of our members wanted an online space to continue the conversation. We've set up a **Telegram group** for ongoing discussions: * **Telegram Group Link:** [https://t.me/+m8BMRABGX74xNmZh](https://t.me/+m8BMRABGX74xNmZh) \*\*\***\*Please note: This meetup is strictly for genuine discussions about trading and investing. Promotional activities for MLMs, pyramid schemes, self promotion, affiliate activity, paid trading subscriptions or similar ventures are not permitted.** === **Disclaimer:** This meetup is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice. The discussions and materials presented at this meetup are provided as general information and are not intended to be a substitute for professional financial, legal, or tax advice. All participants are encouraged to consult their financial advisor or qualified professionals regarding specific financial issues. None of the organizers, speakers, or participants at this meetup are liable for any financial loss or damage incurred as a result of trading activities or decisions based on the information shared during this event. Trading stocks and other financial instruments involves risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. **CFTC Rule 4.41:** Futures, foreign currency and options trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. **Non-Endorsement**: References to specific securities, investment strategies, or any financial instruments during the meetup are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or investment advice by the organizers or speakers. **No Guarantees**: There is no guarantee that the investment strategies discussed will be profitable or protect against loss. All investments involve the risk of loss. **Conflict of Interest**: Presenters or organizers may hold or intend to acquire positions in securities discussed during the meetup, which may create a conflict of interest. **Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Guidance** Trading in futures, foreign currency, and options involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. **An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment.** Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardising one’s financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading, and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. **Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.** **\*By participating in this meetup, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.**
Wine, Dine, Refine
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00 PMAn evening to swap notes, wins, and "wait, how did you do that" moments, around the table. 🕯️ ABOUT THIS EVENT This month we're meeting for an intimate Wine, Dine, Refine session. No speakers, no slides. Just a small shared table, good food, and open conversation about what we're each building, testing, and figuring out with AI right now. LOCATION Alice, Little Italy, Toronto DATE AND TIME Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 PM Please arrive by 5:45 PM so we can begin serving food. Includes: • A glass of wine and food and a seat at our intimate shared table, indoor dining room • An evening of open conversation with other women building with AI WHO THIS IS FOR Anyone curious, experimenting, or already building with AI who wants real, close conversation over a polished pitch. WHAT TO BRING One thing you're working on, stuck on, or excited about, big or small. Only 8 seats at this table. Register to lock yours in. 🤎 AI After 5 is a community for ambitious women building with AI—in NYC, London, Toronto, Dublin, and beyond. Use your 5–9 to build what’s yours. Whether you want to sharpen your edge at work or build the thing that lets you walk away from it, this is where it starts.
Brampton Dating for Character Matched Singles
Sat, Oct 3, 2:24 PM**UPDATE: This gathering has been rescheduled and will commence at 5:00 PM on Sun, Oct 4 (local time).** Virtual speed dating via Zoom for individuals living in Brampton. Engage in brief individual sessions paired by age group, all from the comfort of your home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the event might be called off if participation is insufficient.
🔥Toronto Founder Walk | Marketers, Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Sun, Sep 27, 8:59 PM**🚩Important: Meetup RSVP ≠ confirmed spot** **Keep your Meetup RSVP as Going so the event stays visible here. You will get link to a short application after you RSVP.** A lot of people in this group work with entrepreneurs every day — or are entrepreneurs themselves. Agency owners, marketers, consultants, freelancers, creators, startup founders and business owners often end up at the same conferences and seminars... …but don't necessarily get much time to actually know one another. So instead of another marketing presentation, we're trying something simpler: \# 🚶 Toronto Founder Walk A casual Sunday walk along Toronto's Harbourfront where entrepreneurs, marketers and business owners can meet through natural conversation. No slides. No speakers. No sales presentation. No forced networking exercises. Just: **Walk. Talk. Meet someone interesting.** \#\#\# The idea I've been involved with entrepreneur and community events in Toronto since 2016, and this new series grew out of the **18,000-member Toronto Entrepreneurs & Start-ups Facebook community**. One thing I've noticed over the years is that the best connections rarely come from exchanging as many business cards as possible. They usually happen when you spend enough time talking to someone to discover: \> “Oh\, this person actually thinks about things in an interesting way\.” That's what we're trying to create. 📍Meetup Location: Simcoe Wavedeck sign **📅Sunday schedule** **🕛4:45 PM — Arrive / check in** **🕛5:00 PM — Introductions** Tell us who you are, what you're working on and one interesting way you're using—or want to use—AI. **🕛5:15 PM — Walk begins** We'll rotate conversations and introduce a few AI discussion prompts along the route. **🕛Around 6:15 PM — Official finish** Many stay afterwards to network. Some people may grab food or a drink afterward. **🏃Running late?** Don't give up on coming. Approved guests can join our Sunday Walk WhatsApp group. Once we're moving, we'll share our live location so late arrivals can catch up. We'll help make introductions at the start, but this is intentionally informal. Possible conversations might include: * What's actually working in marketing right now? * Growing an agency or service business * AI and automation * Customer acquisition * Entrepreneurship * Building a personal brand * Sales * Hiring * What you're currently working on * Or something completely unrelated to work You don't have to talk marketing for 75 minutes. The activity is simply there to make meeting people easier. \#\#\# Who this is for Especially relevant for: * Entrepreneurs * Agency owners * Digital marketers * Consultants * Freelancers * Creators * Startup founders * Business owners * Growth and marketing professionals You don't need to sell marketing services. You just need to be genuinely interested in meeting other people who build, market or operate businesses. \#\#\# What this is NOT This is not: * A lead-generation mixer * A seminar * A pitching session * A place to aggressively collect prospects If your main objective is to distribute business cards to everyone, this probably isn't the right event. If you'd enjoy meeting a few thoughtful people and seeing where the conversation goes, it probably is. \#\#\# ☕ Optional afterward We'll finish the formal walk around 6:15 PM. Anyone who wants can continue for coffee, food or a drink nearby. \#\#\# 🎟 How to reserve your spot **Meetup RSVP does not confirm attendance.** Please register through Luma: 👉 [https://superr.ca/mmevents](https://superr.ca/mmevents) We keep the walks relatively small, so please release your spot if your plans change. \#\#\# 📱 Future events For first notice of upcoming casual entrepreneur events, join **TES Social on WhatsApp**: 👉 **[https://biz1.ca/wa](https://biz1.ca/wa)** Upcoming formats may include: * Founder walks * Small dinners * Breakfasts * Marketing/AI discussions * Sports * Wellness * Social activities \#\#\# 🙌 Want to host or contribute? We're looking for people interested in: * Hosting * Co-hosting * Photography * Video * Reels * Venue partnerships * Activities * Event support 👉 **[https://superr.ca/host](https://biz1.ca/host)** Come curious. Leave the pitch at home. Hopefully meet someone worth seeing again. #DigitalMarketingToronto #TorontoEntrepreneurs #FounderWalk #MarketingCommunity #TESSocial ***📸Photo, Video & Audio Notice:*** *By registering for or attending this event, you acknowledge that photos, video and audio recordings may be captured during the event. You consent to Superr / TES Social using your image, likeness, voice and comments in event recaps, social media, promotional materials and other community content. If you prefer not to be photographed, filmed or recorded, please let the host know before the event and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.*
The Future of Wellbeing: AI, Community & Social Impact
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30 PMRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-wellbeing-ai-community-social-impact-tickets-1997859089317?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad9JE43Cv4asJwzLwmAkV5UH94sl9eJwjPGVPLPRLCUuBLTGMNoB7aCPW61-A_aem_eqTb0M6UTv4G97JZPcFxPw **Overview** What does it mean to build AI in service of wellbeing? A one-day forum on tech, climate, mental health, community & social impact. *A Community Panel & Networking* An evening forum on what it means to build technology in service of wellbeing. As AI reshapes how we live, work, and care for one another, one question matters more than ever: what does it mean to build and adopt technology in service of holistic wellbeing — human, community, and societal — in the Canadian context? The Mindful Impact Forum brings together nonprofit leaders, founders, technologists, youth, and changemakers for a focused day of conversation and practice. We move deliberately from the human to the technical: first setting the foundation of what wellbeing truly means, then turning to how we build and adopt AI responsibly in service of it. After launching our forum series in Vancouver this past March, we're bringing it to Toronto for a single, focused edition — in partnership with Google Developer Groups and The Dais, TMU. ### **What you'll experience** * A flagship day of remarks, a keynote, and an opening panel on wellbeing * A creatively facilitated community forum — real cross-sector dialogue * A hands-on AI & technology for social impact workshop * Practical tools for leadership, resilience, and innovation you can use the next morning * A genuinely cross-sector room: founders, youth leaders, community builders, and changemakers ### **The program** Session 1 — Framing & Community Panel: What Wellbeing Means Session 2 — AI and Responsible Innovation: From Principles to Practice Session 3 — Finding our Wisdom Way Forward: Future Community Wellbeing & Leadership ## Event Details **📍 Location:** The Sandbox, TMU (341 Yonge St 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5B 1S1) **📅 Date:** Oct 14, Wednesday 2026 **⏰ Time:** 6 PM - 9:00 PM (Door open 5:30 PM) **🎫 Ticket — FREE -$50** All proceeds support Wisdomway Impact’s mental wellbeing initiatives. Student & Youth (under 25, limited spots) FREE **Speakers** 1. **AJ Kim** is a social entrepreneur, global impact practitioner, dedicated to building spaces where inner development and collective change meet. Her work spans leadership development, youth empowerment, and community wellbeing initiatives in Asia, Africa, and Canada, grounded in field experiences, dialogue, and systems thinking. Through forums, education programs, and partnerships, she explores how mental wellbeing can become a foundation for stronger communities, sustainable leadership, and long-term social impact. 2. **Alejandro Castellanos** Toronto-based AI Systems Architect, Alejandro builds trustworthy AI technologies for community resilience, public-interest intelligence, and human-centred care. His work emphasizes evidence, human oversight, and technology that strengthens—not replaces—human judgment. 3. **Camara Chambers** (*Director of Learning and Events, The Dais at TMU)* Named one of 100 Black Women in Canada to Watch and a national leader by The Philanthropist Journal, Camara has spent her career where equity meets civic engagement — leading a national policy program for Europe's largest LGBTQ charity, and serving as Executive Director of Volunteer Toronto, Canada's largest volunteer centre. At the Dais she builds community partnerships and designs leadership programs for Canada's next generation of leaders, and she founded Let's Hike T.O., which has introduced over 1,300 people to the trails. She brings the question that keeps the whole session honest: responsible *for whom?* 4. **Carolyn Shaw** is the Co-Founder, President and Chief Creative Officer of Humanity, an independent, Black-owned and female-led agency built for changemakers. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, branding and design, she helps purpose-driven organizations turn bold ambitions into ideas, experiences and campaigns that move people. Carolyn believes the strongest organizations are built by keeping people—their needs, dignity and lived experiences—at the centre of how we lead, communicate and create change. Her work spans health, education, culture, sustainability and the nonprofit sector, bringing strategy and creativity together to make complex issues more human and meaningful. A lifelong learner and advocate for purpose-led leadership, Carolyn is especially interested in how organizations can pursue progress without losing sight of the people that progress is meant to serve. 5. **Danielle (dane) Cadhit** is an experience designer, story weaver, facilitator, and lifelong observer of patterns. At Coralus, she crafts experiences that invite people to connect more deeply, see and do things differently, and (re)imagine new possibilities.Her curiosity tends to live in the spaces between things: between people and ideas, work and life, structure and emergence, the inner world and the communities we build around us. Lately, she has been especially interested in what happens when we stop treating ourselves like something to optimize, and instead pay more attention to the rhythms, seasons, relationships, and conditions that shape how we actually live, work, gather, and create. 6. **Hilary Van Welter** is CEO (Chief Exploration Officer) at Ascentia, Coralus Transformation Architect, and Associate Steward at Bounce Beyond. She has spent a lifetime exploring how life, people, organizations, communities and nature flourish, evolve and bring new possibilities into being. Her perspective has been shaped by decades of looking at these questions from many angles, across government, business, social innovation, community and systems transformation. Her work lives at the intersection of strategy, imagination and living systems, with a particular curiosity about the relationships and conditions that reimagine even the term wellbeing beyond the individual into community and society. She brings the wisdom of a long trajectory, a deep trust in life’s intelligence, and an ability to sense patterns and possibilities while they are still emerging. 7. **Jake Hirsch-Allen** (*Director of Partnerships, The Dais at TMU)* Jake works at the intersection of inclusive technology, ethical data, and responsible AI. He built public-private partnerships in workforce development and higher education at LinkedIn, co-founded Lighthouse Labs, and advises impact investors, public-sector leaders, and startups on responsible tech and AI governance. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer who clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel, he can speak to the ethics, the policy, and the build of AI all at once — and here, he opens the questions the demos will have to answer. 8. **Katie Choi (she/her)** is the Lead of Community Education at HF Care and a registered social worker with experience supporting diverse communities across the mental health, developmental services, and settlement sectors. Drawing on both her professional background and her lived experience as an immigrant and the daughter of immigrant parents, Katie is passionate about exploring how culture, migration, and family dynamics shape holistic wellness. Through her work, she supports front-line workers in building culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to service delivery. 9. **Kritima Kukreja** Technology professional and mobile developer, Founder of Synk Tech AI. Specialized in creating smart agents, chatbots and automations that scales for the client’s needs. A former experienced developer in well-known companies such as IBM, MicroSoft, Bank of America, and Google. Kritima builds user-focused digital experiences and explores the intersection of AI, mobile technology, and emerging digital tools. She is also an active member of Toronto’s tech community, supporting and mentoring fellow builders. 10. **Swelen Andari** is the Director of Strategy, Climate Resilience & Youth Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She leads a research and systems change initiative to address climate distress, climate action, and active hope for youth. Swelen leads the CAMH Mental Health & Climate Response Initiative, an organization-wide effort addressing climate-related mental health impacts. Trained as a Creative Arts Therapist and with a background in systems thinking, and implementation science, she has over a decade of experience in system-level initiatives to improve access, service design, prevention, and youth leadership in Ontario’s child/youth mental health system. For several years, Swelen was involved in local and national climate justice organizing, including collaborating with Climate Justice Toronto, supporting the 350’s Our Time Campaign, and co-designing a social movement organization committed to advancing equitable climate solution, good work and dignity for all. ## Organizer & Sponsors **Wisdomway Impact** connects mental wellbeing with community, social, and environmental resilience. We support leadership programs, community wellbeing strategies, and cross-sector impact projects that strengthen trust and collective care. We believe community wellbeing begins with inner wellbeing. Your ticket directly supports ongoing community initiatives and leadership development programs. **The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan University** is a public policy and leadership think tank, working at the intersection of technology, education and democracy to build shared prosperity and citizenship for Canada. With over 20 research reports exploring how AI is reshaping work, public policy, education and the nonprofit sector, the Dais has helped organizations build the knowledge and practical skills needed to adopt AI responsibly and effectively through the RAISE initiative which saw 550+ nonprofit professionals across Canada access practical training on AI governance and adoption. **GDG Toronto** is a chapter of Google Developer Groups, a global network of local, community-run developer groups. We bring people together around Google technologies through talks, hands-on workshops, and hackathons to be the technology literacy bridge for our community.
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