OUR EVENTS
Events Calendar
The calendar below includes both internal (Ignite) events as well as partner and stakeholder events that support economic growth across the region.
Ignite offers programs throughout the year—to stay updated and find more details about these programs:
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UNB Centre for Learning Futures Networking Event
Expand your network at the UNB Centre for Learning Futures.
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Networking Event & Partnership Launch with UNB
Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the University of New Brunswick Centre for Learning Futures in a special networking event.
BIE Winter Cohort Starts
Are you looking to start a business in Canada? The Business Immigrant Essentials program (BIE) is designed to give newcomers the confidence to navigate starting a business in Canada and provide the business skills needed to launch, grow, and accelerate the time to market, all while building their network and fostering connections with others with shared experiences.
In this program, participants share their journeys with each other and learn how to overcome challenges they may experience as they integrate into the business community through a series of expert-led workshops.
More info here.
Strike UP 2026
Canada’s largest digital conference for female entrepreneurs!
What to Expect
Your free access to StrikeUP’s digital conference comes packed with a concentrated program from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST, plus optional networking once the stream ends. Expect standout keynotes, sharp workshops, honest panel conversations and a resource lineup built to move your business forward. You gain on demand replay access, prize opportunities and the ability to connect with thousands of women entrepreneurs across Canada.
You can join entirely online with a login link delivered a few days before the event or choose the energy of a local live viewing party. Locations will be released soon.
More info/registration here.
Women in Leadership
The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.
Get your tickets here.
Women in Leadership
The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.
Get your tickets here.
Women in Leadership
The Entrepreneurial Innovation Summit and Provincial Women’s Entrepreneurship Gala will bring together over 150 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across New Brunswick. Over three days, this provincial gathering will spark meaningful dialogue, drive systemic change, and strengthen a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women.
Get your tickets here.
Ignite Job Fair
Helping Exhibitors and Employers find and support the right candidates across sectors!
The Ignite Job Fairs 2026 provide employers and exhibitors with a unique opportunity to engage directly with a diverse pool of job seekers, including students, newcomers, and immigrants, across multiple industries.
This is your chance to promote your company, connect with pre-screened candidates, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews!
Read more/register here.
Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary
The Joint Economic Development Initiative, in partnership with Pomerleau, is excited to bring you the Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary!
The event will bring together Indigenous entrepreneurs, industry partners, and procurement professionals to strengthen understanding of how Indigenous businesses can successfully engage in public procurement directly with the government or through industry. Focusing on building readiness, from learning the fundamentals of bidding processes to developing the skills and relationships needed to compete and thrive.
To read more information, please click here.
Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary
The Joint Economic Development Initiative, in partnership with Pomerleau, is excited to bring you the Indigenous Procurement Pathways Plenary!
The event will bring together Indigenous entrepreneurs, industry partners, and procurement professionals to strengthen understanding of how Indigenous businesses can successfully engage in public procurement directly with the government or through industry. Focusing on building readiness, from learning the fundamentals of bidding processes to developing the skills and relationships needed to compete and thrive.
To read more information, please click here.
NBIF Breakthru Live Finale
The breakthru Live Finale is the result of a province-wide competition that proves New Brunswick’s startup and tech pipeline is not only alive—it’s booming. breakthru is back for the first time since 2019, and the momentum is extraordinary: a record-breaking 80 applications and 114 entrepreneurs ready to sharpen the future of our province.
Read more/buy tickets here.
Business Transitions Forum: Atlantic
Discover Actionable Growth & Transition Strategies from Top Entrepreneurs at the Business Transitions Forum: Atlantic.
ONB Export Awards
58th New Brunswick Export Awards
The 2026 Export Awards will highlight the inspiring stories of New Brunswick’s exporting businesses whose resilience, agility, and global ambition are driving growth at home and abroad.
Stay tuned for more details here.
UNB Spring Career Fair
UNB is hosting a high-energy Summer Jobs and Graduating Students Career Fair at The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER on the Fredericton campus.
With approximately 2,800 UNB graduates per year, this career fair provides an excellent opportunity for employers and schools to recruit for full-time positions and those seeking meaningfull summer employment. Meet and connect with students from the University of New Brunswick (both Fredericton and Saint John campuses), St. Thomas University and NBCC Fredericton.
Cultural Competency Training: Application Deadline
The Cultural Competency Training Program is a series of 3 interactive sessions designed to enhance participants’ ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
This weekly learning experience runs on Wednesdays over the course of three weeks, with three-hour in-person sessions in the afternoon. This is a foundational program that empowers professionals by building cultural awareness, strengthening communication skills, and embracing cultural differences to foster inclusive and collaborative workplaces.
In partnership with WorkingNB and Creative Hub, the exclusive Cultural Competency Training Program is delivered to employers across the region to support multicultural collaboration, innovation, and growth.
NBCC Career Fair (Fredericton)
NBCC will be hosting a series of in-person Career Fairs in all six campus communities. This is a chance for students to connect with employers from across Canada about future career opportunities. It is also an opportunity for you to network with employers, practice your interview skills, and learn more about available summer and part-time work opportunities.
Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada
The Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada initiative identifies and honours immigrants who stand out in their towns and cities across the East Coast – the trailblazers and leaders who have made a positive impact in their communities.
Its mission is to showcase and celebrate success stories from those who have chosen to settle in Atlantic Canada. Its vision, to see our communities thrive under new bonds of tolerance, and to inspire even more immigrants to settle in and contribute towards making the East Coast of Canada the number one place to be.
This one-of-a-kind initiative culminates in a gala celebration with a select number of nominees being honoured by delegates from across the region. Honourees are selected by a distinguished Advisory Committee comprised of members from Canada’s Atlantic region, and assessed on a number of key criteria, including leadership, vision, social responsibility, and impact in their communities.
2026 State of the Province Address
Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce for the annual event, The State of The Province Address, where you’ll be able to hear about last year's achievements and plans for the year ahead directly from New Brunswick's first female premier, the Honourable Susan Holt.
AI Marketing Summit by Section.ai
Join for an afternoon, bring your whole team, and leave with a new set of AI Marketing strategies you can put to work the next day.
Cannexus26
Join our team at CANNEXUS - Canada’s Career Development Conference. You can expect an impactful gathering where you will explore innovative approaches in career and workforce development, and connect with peers from across Canada and around the world.
With over 140 inspiring sessions to choose from, you can dive into all the sessions that will keep you current with the latest knowledge, skills and tools. Enjoy special programming and hear from top researchers, practitioners and thought-leaders in the field.
2026 BMO Apex Elevator Pitch & Networking Reception
Join us at Planet Hatch on January 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for an exciting showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship.
We invite business and industry professionals to witness the 24 competing teams pitch their businesses in a lightning pitch competition and network with member of the startup ecosystem. Each team has 1 minute to sell their idea to the judging panel!
ISP Program Application Deadline
The Integration Success Program (ISP) helps upper-year international students enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the Capital Region build their skills and prepare them for post-secondary success. The program prepares students through a series of modules designed to help students develop the necessary skills to thrive in the Canadian workforce.
Online Cash Flow Clinic
Join Food Island Partnership for the Cash-Flow Clinic with expert Kent Thompson to learn how to forecast, plan, and smooth out the money flow in your food business.
Business Basics
Reza Haider, Business Startup Specialist, will lead an hour-long information session on the basics of starting up a business.
Topics included will be business plans, registration of a business, business structure, as well as funding options. A Q&A period will follow.
If you are interested in starting up a business, have questions about a business plan, or are wondering about funding options, register for our next session!
ICTC – Changing the Narrative Pitch Event
Join ICTC in this series to empower women entrepreneurs through mentorship, knowledge exchange, and networking.
Register here.
Ignite Your Network: Celebrating the Power of Networking
Are you a newcomer to the Capital Region? Are you looking to connect and uplift newcomers? Join us and explore the power of networking at Ignite Your Network.
Connector Appreciation Event
We’re excited to share that our Ignite Connector Appreciation Ceremony is coming up - a special evening dedicated to celebrating the connections made throughout the year. This invite-only event will bring our Connector community together to recognize successes, share stories, and highlight the impact of the program.
Connectors are also welcome to bring a friend or family member who might be interested in joining the program. If they sign up, both will be entered for a chance to win a great prize!
NB Hort Congress
The New Brunswick Hort Congress, Cultivating Connections, will take place December 2–3, 2025. After the success of the 2023 event, organizers expect to welcome more than 300 fruit and vegetable producers alongside industry stakeholders from across the province. The program features plenary sessions with keynote speakers, a trade show, an evening social mixer, and a variety of technical sessions covering apples, cranberries, wild blueberries and pollination, small fruits, vegetables, controlled environment agriculture, environmental and climate topics, and broader industry development.
Register here.
InnovateNB Celebration & Awards 2025
New Brunswick’s premier innovation celebration returns!
This year, InnovateNB 2025 will shine a spotlight on the province’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers during an elevated evening of recognition, storytelling, and celebration.
Read more here.
Fredericton Game Creator Event – Policy Making Session
New Brunswick has a unique opportunity to learn from successful game-industry models in Europe and Western Canada. This session takes a look at what has worked in places like Skövde (Sweden), Berlin, British Columbia, and Alberta, and explores how similar approaches could be applied here.
Register here.
Fredericton Game Creator Event – Industry Session (Industry sessions with Henrik Jonsson and Michael Liebe (studio focused)
Every Dungeon Master is a game designer at heart. If you’ve ever been curious about taking that creativity to the next level, this event is a great place to start. Partners from around the world are working to build a first-of-its-kind game industry in New Brunswick, and they’re looking for passionate, creative minds to join the journey.
Planet Hatch: Office Hours
Meet with our partner, RBC, for a confidential 30-minute consultation about your business and prospective banking needs.
Canadian Open Data & GovMaker Summit
The Canadian Open Data Summit and GovMaker are joining forces this year for a dynamic conference exploring open data, open government, civic tech and more.
This year’s theme is Governance in the Digital Age: Unlocking Public Value Through Data.
For more details, visit their website.
Hatch Connect: Celebrating Entrepreneurship
Wrap up Global Entrepreneurship Week with Hatch Connect. A networking mixer designed to spark collaboration and new ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned founder, a new entrepreneur, or just curious about starting a business, this is your chance to meet like-minded people, share experiences, and make valuable connections.
Register here.
Next Level Marketing
A 1-hour workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to take their marketing efforts to the next level. Learn how to create a strategic marketing plan, leverage analytics, and explore digital tools to boost your brand visibility.
Learn more here.
RBC - The Importance of Personal Credit to Fund your Startup
The 5 C’s of Credit - The importance of personal credit - Start-up resources - Financial Metrics – Cash flow and debt - Servicing formulas
RBC will offer a workshop focusing on:
The 5 C’s of Credit
The importance of personal credit
Start-up resources
Financial Metrics
Cash flow and debt
Servicing formulas
Register here.
Expert Led Series Session 5: Personal Support Worker
Gain career insights, certification guidance, and expert advice on Personal Support Worker from an industry leader and NBCC advisor.
Join us for an expert-led session featuring a seasoned healthcare professional who will walk you through the many pathways to success as a Personal Support Worker (PSW).
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow in your career, this session will provide practical insights on certifications, training options, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s healthcare field. You’ll gain valuable tips, real-world advice, and a clearer understanding of how to build a meaningful and rewarding career as a PSW.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from someone who’s been there - and is ready to help you take the next step.
Register here.
Springboard Atlantic - Developing an IP Strategy in Startup Mode
Learn what an IP inventory might look like for your startup and how to build an IP strategy to support your growth.
Brand Alchemy: Uncover the Soul of your Brand
Brand Alchemy is an immersive branding workshop designed to help entrepreneurs, designers, and changemakers uncover the deeper essence of their brand.
Through guided exercises, archetype discovery, and symbolic storytelling, participants develop a clear brand identity, emotional tone, and narrative voice—laying the strategic foundation for authentic, resonant branding that stands out in today’s crowded market.
Marketing Basics
Marketing Basics is a one-hour-long workshop that provides start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses with a solid understanding of key marketing concepts, strategies, and tools, empowering them to make informed marketing decisions and drive business success.
Register for our program HERE.
Creative Career Expo NB – Fall 2025 by Ignite & My East Coast Experience
Connecting job seekers—particularly newcomers, students, and immigrants—with employers across various industries.
Creative Career Expo NB – Fall 2025 by Ignite & My East Coast Experience aims to connect job seekers—particularly newcomers, students, and immigrants—with employers across various industries. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of job openings, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. The event enables direct engagement with recruiters, with the potential for on-the-spot interviews and hiring.
Job Seekers can register here.
Are you an employer looking for a booth? Register here.
Integration Success Program Fall Cohort Graduation
The Integration Success Program is designed specifically for mature international students studying at a post-secondary institution in the Capital Region.
Business Basics
Business Basics is an hour-long information session on the foundations of starting up a business.
If you are interested in starting up a business, have questions about a business plan, or are wondering about funding options, register for our next session!

