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Networking Event for Professionals - Oct 15th, 2026

Networking Event for Professionals - Oct 15th, 2026

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM
From The Hip Haus - Young Professionals Networking
4.5

### The Hip Haus presents: [Professionals Networking Event](https://thehiphaus.com "https://thehiphaus.com")! Hosted at Aitch ### \*\*\*\* 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")

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FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20

FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM
From LeaderSHIFT
4.9

## FREE ADMISSION — normally $15! Use promo code OWNABIZ26 when registering. Free-ticket quantities are limited, so register early. The National Franchise Show brings together more than 190 established franchises and new business opportunities across a wide range of industries and investment levels. Meet representatives face-to-face, explore full- and part-time opportunities, ask questions in a no-pressure setting, and attend free seminars about franchise ownership, financing, legal considerations, government assistance programs, and more. DATES & HOURS Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM LOCATION The International Centre — Hall 5 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON GET FREE TICKETS https://admin.unityeventsolutions.com/tix-pub/?eid=FRANCHISETORF2026&cid=4ee2e7e2-686b-4d32-b1be-57d99a547bd5 Enter promotion code: OWNABIZ26 EVENT DETAILS https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-fall-visitor Please note: This is a third-party event organized by The National Franchise Show / National Event Management. A Meetup RSVP does not replace ticket registration; use the ticket link above and apply the promo code.

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Toronto Professionals & Investors Mixer: AI, Capital & Cash Flow

Toronto Professionals & Investors Mixer: AI, Capital & Cash Flow

Tue, Sep 22, 10:30 PM
From Phenom Society | Business, Investing & Wealth Network

Phenom Society hosts curated Toronto gatherings where business owners, operators, investors, and professionals exchange practical ideas and build valuable relationships. **Not a pitch night.** Not a guru seminar. Not a room full of people handing out business cards and hoping something happens. **The goal is simple:** bring useful people together around business, investing, financing, private markets, AI, and building in this economy. If you’re growing a business, managing clients, looking at investment opportunities, trying to understand where AI fits into your work, or just want to meet serious people in Toronto, come through. We’ll keep it casual, but intentional. **Expect:** \- business owners\, professionals\, and investors \- conversations around capital\, AI\, sales\, financing\, and investing \- real networking without the weird pressure \- people who are actually building\, investing\, or actively looking for better rooms **This is a good fit if you are:** \- a business owner or founder \- a professional interested in investing\, business\, or private markets \- an investor or private\-market curious professional \- in sales\, finance\, real estate\, lending\, or professional services \- building with AI or trying to understand how it applies to your work \- looking to meet serious people in Toronto without the usual networking\-event nonsense **This is probably not for you** **if** you’re looking for a get-rich-quick pitch, a crypto hype room, or a room where everyone is trying to sell each other immediately. This event is for education, networking, and general discussion only. Nothing shared should be taken as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. **What happens:** 6:30 PM — Arrival + casual networking 7:00 PM — Short welcome / room framing 7:10 PM — Open networking + real conversations 8:30 PM — Wrap **Space is limited to 20 people** so the room stays small enough for real conversations. **RSVP** if you want to meet sharper people in Toronto building around business, capital, AI, and wealth.

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20 attendees
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto

Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 PM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | 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

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Hand Free: Snap → Polish → Post /Turn One Quick Photo Into Gallery-Ready Content

Hand Free: Snap → Polish → Post /Turn One Quick Photo Into Gallery-Ready Content

Thu, Sep 24, 3:00 PM
From AI & Business Group

If you sell or post anything, you know the friction: it looks great in person, but the photo falls flat — so you don't post, or you post something mediocre. Restaurants, people clearing inventory, car sales, creators — same problem, same lost momentum. In this session we'll show you what's genuinely possible now, where it fits you as a solo worker, and what it would take to put it to work in yours. We'll be using Claude Code & Cowork, and it'll be demo-led — I'll show you how I do it. If you want to follow along, please install Claude Code beforehand. You'll see how these tools figure things out for you and go beyond chatbots and conversation-based interaction. Essentially, you'll be building your own autonomous agent. Wanna know more? Contact the host!

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Together Toronto and YC Winter 2027 (W27) Application Session

Together Toronto and YC Winter 2027 (W27) Application Session

Mon, Oct 5, 10:00 PM
From TechTO
4.5

**This is a paid event. You must register and have a ticket to attend.** 👉 **[Together Toronto and YC Winter 2027 (W27) Application Session](https://luma.com/together-toronto-october-2026)** **Together Toronto - the stories behind how companies actually get built here.** The stories that actually shape how companies get built in this city rarely make it onto a stage. This one's different. Together Toronto is TechTO's signature gathering for founders, operators, builders, and investors who want more than inspiration - they want the real playbook. Real founders. Honest conversations about what it took to launch, scale, and survive Toronto's tech scene. Whether you're building your first company, scaling a team, or figuring out what's next - this is the event worth showing up for. **You'll leave with:** * Founder stories with the specifics left in * Connections with the people building what's next * Conversations that challenge how you think about your own company 📅 Monday\, Oct 5\| 6PM\- 9PM 📍 Downtown Toronto 🎟️ Paid event \- tickets required \| Free for TechTO Members **Register via Luma:** [https://luma.com/together-toronto-october-2026](https://luma.com/together-toronto-october-2026)

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