Bold Entrepreneurship

Bold Entrepreneurship

Securing Canada's Future

Securing Canada's Future

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa

About TiECon Canada 2026

Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its history. As global trade relationships evolve, economic alliances shift, and technological Innovation accelerates at an unprecedented pace, Canada faces both significant challenges and extraordinary opportunities. From artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing to clean energy, defence technologies, food security, and critical infrastructure, the future will be shaped by those willing to innovate, build, and lead.

TiECon Canada 2026 returns with a timely and inspiring theme: Bold Entrepreneurship – Securing Canada's Future. As Canada adapts to a rapidly changing global landscape, entrepreneurs will play a critical role in driving innovation, strengthening economic resilience, expanding into new markets, and building the industries inside Canada to scale globally that will define the nation’s future. Join entrepreneurs, founders, investors, SMEs, and changemakers for a full day of insights, connections, and bold thinking at TiECon Canada as we explore how entrepreneurship can help shape and secure a stronger, more competitive, and more prosperous Canada.

About TiECon Canada

About
TiECon Canada

TiECon Canada is the TiE’s (The Indus Entrepreneur) Canadian flagship conference for start-ups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry veterans, investors & other members of the Canadian business community. TiECon Canada is the largest event of its kind in the Ottawa region. It features daring entrepreneurs, top start-ups, technology leaders, investors and hottest technology sectors.

TiECon Canada provides an opportunity to Canadian entrepreneurs to network, learn and advance in the entrepreneurial endeavors. TiECon Canada 2026 will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2026

TiECon Canada is the TiE’s (The Indus Entrepreneur) Canadian flagship conference for start-ups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry veterans, investors & other members of the Canadian business community. TiECon Canada is the largest event of its kind in the Ottawa region. It features daring entrepreneurs, top start-ups, technology leaders, investors and hottest technology sectors.

TiECon Canada provides an opportunity to Canadian entrepreneurs to network, learn and advance in the entrepreneurial endeavors. TiECon Canada 2026 will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2026

Why Attend TiECon Canada

Startups

Startups

Discover strategies to scale, pivot, and thrive in times of disruption..

Discover strategies to scale, pivot, and thrive in times of disruption..

Budding Entrepreneurs

Budding Entrepreneurs

Gain insights, inspiration, and connections to plan and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

Gain insights, inspiration, and connections to plan and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

Founders

Founders

Founders

Learn how other trailblazers turned disruption into opportunity and built resilient ventures and meet fellow entrepreneurs

Learn how other trailblazers turned disruption into opportunity and built resilient ventures and meet fellow entrepreneurs

SMEs

SMEs

SMEs

Explore growth strategies and global opportunities in an evolving trade and technology landscape.

Explore growth strategies and global opportunities in an evolving trade and technology landscape.

Investors

Investors

Investors

Connect with Ottawa’s technology entrepreneurs

Connect with Ottawa’s technology entrepreneurs

Students

Students

Students

Immerse yourself in entrepreneurship, learn from leaders, and spark your future career path.

Immerse yourself in entrepreneurship, learn from leaders, and spark your future career path.

Tech Enthusiasts

Tech Enthusiasts

Tech Enthusiasts

Explore cutting-edge trends, AI breakthroughs, and disruptive technologies shaping the future.

Explore cutting-edge trends, AI breakthroughs, and disruptive technologies shaping the future.

Past TiECon Canada Speakers

Mark Sutcliffe

Mayor of Ottawa

Jay Vijayan

Founder & CEO

Tekion Corp

- Past CIO of Tesla

Skyler Fernandes

Founder & General Partner

Venture University

- Top 100 Powerlist VCs by the Frontier Collective

Jeffrey Abbott

Founder, aiSaloon

Founding Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures

- Author: AI and the Art of Being Human

Agenda TiECon Canada

Agenda
TiECon Canada

Date

Oct. 30, 2026

Date

Nov 7, 2025

Date

Oct. 30, 2026

Time

8:30 AM to 6 PM

Time

8:30 AM to 6 PM

Time

8:30 AM to 6 PM

TiECon Canada Partners

Event Partners

Annual Partners

Promotional Partners

Team TiECon Canada

Team
TiECon Canada

Bharat Rudra

Managing Director, Transacta Capital

Parm Gill

Managing Partner, Gill Group

Claude Haw

Co-Founder & President, Mindtrust Leadership

Rajiv Muradia

Technology Advisor, Vykon Inc

Jonathan Milne

Marketing VP, Demand Spring

Puneet Aggarwal

IT System Architect, Building Blocks Learning Network

Puneet Aggarwal

IT System Architect, Building Blocks Learning

Ranjith Mathew

Global Director of Corporate Relations, NtangledState Inc.

Ranjith Mathew

Global Director of Corporate Relations, NtangledState

Kartikeya Gupta

Sales Representative, Accenture

Jamie Dosset Mercer

Principal Chief Analyst, Dossett-Mercer and Associates, Inc.

Jamie Dosset Mercer

Principal Chief Analyst, Dossett-Mercer & Associates

Contact Us

Why Join TiE Ottawa

Join TiE Ottawa’s vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders, and unlock opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

🔹 Unmatched Networking with Fellow Entrepreneurs

🔹 Access to a 15000+ Strong Global Network of Entrepreneurs

🔹 Learning from Trailblazer Entrepreneurs at Monthly Events

🔹 Get mentorship and support for your venture

Why Join TiE Ottawa

Join TiE Ottawa’s vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders, and unlock opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

🔹 Unmatched Networking with Fellow Entrepreneurs

🔹 Access to a 15000+ Strong Global Network of Entrepreneurs

🔹 Learning from Trailblazer Entrepreneurs at Monthly Events

🔹 Get mentorship and support for your venture

Hotel for Out-of-Town Guests

Book your accommodation at the Arc Hotel with special TiECon Canada rates.

Hotel for Out-of-Town Guests

Book your accommodation at the Arc Hotel with special TiECon Canada rates.

About
TiECon Canada 2026

The world is facing unprecedented economic shifts as trade tensions escalate between major nations, disrupting long-established supply chains and market dynamics. Amid this uncertainty, a new era of innovation is emerging as Canadian entrepreneurs navigate disruption and U.S. trade uncertainty by forging partnerships, diversifying markets, and adapting with agility. While these challenges threaten traditional growth paths, they also open doors for reinvention.

TiECon Canada 2025 returns on November 7 at Carleton University with the timely theme: “Opportunity in Disruption.” This year’s event will spotlight how Canadian innovators are turning adversity into advantage and building competitive ventures. Join fellow entrepreneurs, founders, investors, SMEs, and changemakers for a full day of insight, connections, opportunity, and bold thinking.