Hr Networking Toronto

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-toronto-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987710363204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. **🤝 What to Expect** * **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. * **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. * **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the Toronto tech ecosystem

Networking Event for Professionals - Nov 19th, 2026

### The Hip Haus presents: [Professionals Networking Event](https://thehiphaus.com "https://thehiphaus.com")! Hosted at Parc Ave ### \*\*\*\* What is The Hip Haus? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus is an organization that exists to empower young and experienced professionals alike in the GTA and help the growth of local business. As professionals (especially post pandemic world) it is sometimes difficult to network with other like minded individuals, get good career advice or simply make connections with others you may be able to help or get help from. The Hip Haus is committed to providing social gatherings in an atmosphere where such networking can take place. \*\*\*\* Who Should Attend? \*\*\*\*The Hip Haus events are ***19+***. The focus however is the growth and development of professionals in the GTA. It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, have a job, are looking for a job, recently graduated university/college, still in university/college, looking for others to launch a new idea or just want to meet other professionals, our events are for you. Remember that Industry is Industry. One is not better than the other to The Hip Haus. We are expecting a diverse range of industry professionals. Our events in clude professionals from Tech & AI to Entrepreneurs, Musicians, Artists, Bankers, I.T Professionals, Accountants, Investors, Advertising/Marketing Professionals, Bloggers, Authors, Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists (This List Can Clearly Go On). ALL ARE WELCOME! \*\*\*\* What to Expect at Our Events? \*\*\*\*Bring Business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code at the ready. Networking! That is the key to these events. Sure it can be a great place to hang out and have a beer with a few friends but it is important to come with an open mind to meet new people and make new connections. Build your network of friends/colleagues/advisors to help yourself as well as them. The Hip Haus wants the professionals of the GTA to come together to help foster personal and professional development. \*\*\*\* Dress Code! \*\*\*\*This is a tricky one. There is NO strict dress code but remember this; you are meeting professionals in an informal manner and we all know first impressions last forever. Come dressed in a way that would allow you to be comfortable and professional according to your industry. Consider This…would a professional musician/artist necessarily dress the same as an investment banker at work? Be who you are or who you want to be. #YoungProfessionalsNetworking #ProfessionalsNetworking #EntrepreneurNetworking #FounderEvents #FounderNetworking #AINetworkingToronto #TechNetworkingEvents #YoungProfessionalsAI #EntrepreneursAI #AIandTechToronto #NetworkingEventsGTA #IssabellsToronto **\*\* Let's Get Social!\*\*** WEB: [www.thehiphaus.com](http://www.thehiphaus.com/ "http://www.thehiphaus.com/") [INSTAGRAM](m/thehiphaus/ "m/thehiphaus/") \| [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus "https://www.facebook.com/thehiphaus") \| [TWITTER](https://twitter.com/thehiphaus "https://twitter.com/thehiphaus")

Toronto Engineering, Energy & Infrastructure Networking Event

***Tickets Must be purchased in advance!*** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-engineering-energy-infrastructure-networking-event-tickets-2004464076010 Get ready to connect and network with Houston's top engineering, energy, and infrastructure pros at our networking event! ## 🌆 Toronto **Energy\, Engineering & Infrastructure Networking Event \| Professionals Mixer** Connect with **Houston’s energy, engineering, and infrastructure professionals** at an exclusive in-person networking event designed to spark meaningful conversations, collaborations, and career-advancing connections. Whether you work in **energy, engineering, infrastructure, construction, transportation, project management, consulting, or industrial services**, this event brings together professionals across Houston’s most influential industries — all in one room. ### 🤝 **What to Expect** * High-quality networking with **industry professionals & decision-makers** * A relaxed, social atmosphere — no panels, no presentations * Opportunities to build partnerships, grow your network & exchange ideas * A diverse mix of professionals from technical, business & leadership roles This event is perfect for those looking to **expand their professional circle**, explore new opportunities, or simply connect with like-minded professionals in Houston’s thriving energy and infrastructure ecosystem. ### 👥 **Who Should Attend** * Engineers & Technical Professionals * Energy, Oil & Gas & Renewables Professionals * Infrastructure, Construction & Transportation Experts * Project Managers & Consultants * Business Owners, Founders & Executives * Sales, BD, Marketing & Operations Professionals *(You do NOT need to be an engineer to attend — all professionals in related industries are welcome.)* ### 🤝 Why Attend ✅ Build valuable partnerships across real estate, design & finance sectors ✅ Connect with potential investors, collaborators & high-value clients ✅ Showcase your business or services to other professionals ✅ Discover new opportunities in Chicago’s booming development market ✅ Enjoy a social, upscale networking environment designed for success ### 🔗 About Stellar Socials **Stellar Socials by Limitless** hosts professional networking events across North America — connecting thousands of professionals in industries like Real Estate, Tech, Law, Finance, Healthcare, and more. Our events are stylish, energetic, and designed to help you form real, lasting connections. ***Stellar Socials Experience:*** At **Stellar Socials by Limitless**, we specialize in creating exceptional networking experiences that bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Our mission is to inspire collaboration, innovation, and growth by facilitating meaningful connections through curated events that resonate with our diverse audience. This relaxed social gathering encourages organic conversations, allowing attendees to connect without pressure. Whether you're attending solo or with friends, come prepared to meet new people and explore exciting opportunities. With a focus on building valuable relationships, you'll leave with new contacts, fresh insights, and potential collaborations. ***Join Our Community:*** * **Instagram**: [@stellarsocialsbylimitless](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/) * **Facebook**: [Stellar Socials by Limitless](https://www.facebook.com/people/Stellar-Socials-By-Limitless/61567104153339/) * **TikTok**: [@stellar.socials](https://www.tiktok.com/@stellar.socials?_t=8rruhvs9xN2&_r=1) **Notice of Photography**: *Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear in media, kindly notify one of the event organizers.*

AI & Tech Networking Event in Toronto by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-themed-networking-toronto-unlock-your-idea-tickets-1999721428624?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper. Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work. We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables. **How the evening runs (3 stages)** **Stage 1 — Themed Networking** You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem. **Stage 2 — Pitches** 5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network. **Stage 3 — Chill & Network** The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands. **Who's in the room** * Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Toronto-based and EU-wide programs * Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates * Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech * Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups * Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point * Founders traveling through Toronto — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes * Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams **About Ascent Valley** Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors. **Philosophy: [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")**

Networking: Anywhere, Anytime with Anyone (Part 2)

This session, the follow up to the November 3rd workshop, is a hands-on workshop to help you identify, analyze, and strategize an actionable plan on growing your network. This workshop, with Entrepreneur in Residence (Newcomer Focus), Jean Chow, will determine your networking quotient as a baseline so that you will be able to measure improvements in your networking skills. In this session: * Know your network better by creating your network map. * Know how to blend your personal brand with your minimum value proposition created in Week 2. * In a group think tank session, you will have Identified a strategy on how to connect with your POI – person of interest – from your relationship circle. **Come early to network from 6-6:30pm!** Presented by Jean Chow, TPL's Fall 2026 [Newcomer Entrepreneur in Residence](tpl.ca/eir) (NEIR) at Fort York branch. **Registration via TPL website:** [https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aaad677ca248a0029164514](https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aaad677ca248a0029164514) **Drop-ins welcome until room capacity is reached.** Accessibility Live or automated closed captioning, sign language interpretation, intervenor services, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: [tpl.ca/accessibility-events](https://tpl.ca/accessibility/accessibility-supports/programs-and-events/?_gl=1*v83hy7*_ga*NDk5MDg2NTE1LjE3NjYwMDgxODQ.*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3NjkxMDY3NDMkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzY5MTA2ODM0JGozOCRsMCRoMA..).

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking Toronto | Unlock Your Idea

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-themed-networking-toronto-unlock-your-idea-tickets-1999720375474?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper. Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work. We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables. **How the evening runs (3 stages)** **Stage 1 — Themed Networking** You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem. **Stage 2 — Pitches** 5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network. **Stage 3 — Chill & Network** The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands. **Who's in the room** * Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Toronto-based and EU-wide programs * Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates * Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech * Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups * Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point * Founders traveling through Toronto — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes * Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams **About Ascent Valley** Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors. **Philosophy: [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")**

General Business Networking - Toronto

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Toronto's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for Paypal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Open Networking Event

Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! No WFG members, Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at a new location; Sweetway Cafe **THE COFFEE SHOP IS EXCLUSIVLY OPEN FOR THIS EVENT AT THAT TIME, AND MAY NOT SERVE FOOD OR DRINKS** We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto.

Hands-on Lab: Shift left with reliability testing

**BRING YOUR COMPUTERS TO THIS EVENT! And check out the prerequisites below.** Join us for the second hands-on lab session, snacks, and discussion! This time around instead of talks we are going to run a free hands-on lab on how to get started with reliability testing. We'll teach you how to setup various levels of reliability testing for your application services. **Repository** https://github.com/grafana/grafanacon-2026-k6-workshop Please use Git and clone the above repository before coming to the workshop to save time and get started faster. **Prerequisites** In order to participate in the lab, you must have a laptop with Wi-Fi/Internet connectivity, running Linux/MacOS/Windows. * The following also needs to be installed: * Git * IDE installed like [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) or [Cursor](https://cursor.com/download). * [k6 OSS](https://grafana.com/docs/k6/latest/set-up/install-k6/) binary installed * [k6 studio](https://grafana.com/docs/k6-studio/set-up/install/) installed **Again special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office.** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-7:40 PM: Hands-On Lab 7:40-8:00 PM: Q&A, networking and wrap up **Facilitators:** Cristiano Ventura, Marylia Gutierrez and Nikola Grcevski

Toronto dbt Meetup, Ahead of the Snow!

Welcome to the Toronto dbt Meetup! dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data. Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, AI, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** **Agenda** \*5:30 > Arrive, Eat, Drink, and be Merry (aka Socialize) 6:00 > Lightning talk 6:30 > Speaker 1 7:00 > Speaker 2 7:30 > Socialize **Venue** 📍Huge thanks to [Wealthsimple](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthsimple) for hosting us this time! 🙌 Use elevator to get to the 4th floor for check-in. **Speaker Sessions:** Speaker TBA * **Topic**: dbt Charts [Kanchana Padmanabhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchanapadmanabhan/), Great-West Lifeco * **Topic**: TBD [Andresa Andrade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresadeandrade/), Affirm * **Topic:** Scaling analytics productivity with AI Reach out if you're interested in volunteering/speaking! ➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/)🤝For the best Meetup experience, make sure to join the #local-toronto channel in dbt Slack ([https://slack.getdbt.com/](https://slack.getdbt.com/)). dbt is the standard in data transformation, used by over 40,000 organizations worldwide. Through the application of software engineering best practices like modularity, version control, testing, and documentation, dbt’s analytics engineering workflow helps teams work more efficiently to produce data the entire organization can trust. Learn more: [https://www.getdbt.com/](https://www.getdbt.com/)

FREE: City of Toronto Small Business Forum 2026

Join Toronto’s small business community for the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum 2026, hosted by the Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre. Tuesday, November 17, 2026 8:30 AM–3:30 PM EST St. Lawrence Market North, 92 Front Street East, Toronto This free, full-day, in-person forum offers expert insights, practical learning and networking for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The program includes keynote speakers, speed mentorship, roundtables, a trade show and a local marketplace. REGISTER WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-city-of-torontos-small-business-forum-2026-tickets-2002892787243 Spaces are limited. Please register separately through Eventbrite; a Meetup RSVP does not reserve admission. Agenda and updates: https://www.toronto.ca/BusinessForum Shared with the LeaderSHIFT community as an external learning and networking opportunity. The City of Toronto is the event organizer.

GTApreneurs November 24, 2026 Vaughan Business Networking Event