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, you can find more details about those programs here.
If you are interested in submitting your event for consideration, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
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Submit your own event for consideration to be added to our events calendar. Please note that not all submitted events will be added.
Upcoming Events
P2P 2024 National Conference
Our Capital Region Integration Network (CRIN) team will be attending the Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) conference from November 25th to 28th in Vancouver.
The theme of this year’s Conference is Supporting Newcomers to Canada: A Roadmap to Inclusive Collaboration for Collective Impact. This theme acknowledges the many sectors outside of the settlement sector, immigration researchers, and government immigration departments who contribute to the settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada. This will be a chance for attendees to hear from representatives of some of these other sectors, to discuss promising practices in collaborating within and across sectors, and to consider how we can best work together to optimize collective impact.
Expert Led Series – Session III – Cybersecurity
Unlock the potential of a career in cybersecurity with guidance from industry experts. This session offers insights into the current job market, essential certifications, study paths, and the dynamic opportunities awaiting in cybersecurity. Whether you're starting out or advancing in the field, discover the tools and knowledge to take your next step with confidence.
Ignite Your Network: From Inclusion to Belonging
Are you a newcomer in the Capital Region of New Brunswick? Are you passionate about having diverse perspectives shaping our communities? Join us for the last Ignite Your Network of the year, focusing on building a sense of belonging through inclusion!
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
Creative Hub Career Expo NB
The Creative Hub Career Expo NB, in partnership with My East Coast Experience, Halifax, is designed to support immigrants and connect job seekers with over 40 leading companies from various industries. The event provides diverse employment opportunities, direct engagement with recruiters, and informative sessions running simultaneously with the job fair, registration starting at 9:00 AM. This expo aims to enhance employer visibility, foster professional networking, and contribute significantly to the community's economic growth.
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Creative Hub Career Expo NB [Employers]
The Creative Hub Career Expo NB, in partnership with My East Coast Experience, Halifax, is set to support immigrants and connect job seekers with over 40 leading companies. The event, starting at 9 a.m., offers diverse employment opportunities, direct engagement with recruiters, and informative sessions running simultaneously.
Exhibitors should arrive between 8.30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to set up their booths. With only 40 booth spaces available, register for free to showcase your company and find ideal candidates for your openings. Light snacks and beverages are provided.
Please share the name and email of your exhibiting representatives and job openings with weblinks. For any queries, contact Afreen, Workforce Development Coordinator, at afreen@myignite.ca
2024 InnovateNB Celebration & Awards
the 2024 InnovateNB Celebration & Awards is a day dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI), featuring insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and the prestigious InnovateNB Awards ceremony.
The InnovateNB Celebration and Awards, founded by key organizations like TechImpact, the the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, and Propel, is back for its third year. In partnership with economic development agencies across New Brunswick—including this year’s partner from the Southeast Region, the Southeast Regional Service Commission—the event celebrates the province's top innovators who are driving economic growth and technological advancement.
Engage with New Brunswick's innovation leaders, gain insights into AI's transformative potential, and celebrate the achievements of the province's top innovators.
On The Menu: Proactive Security Strategies
In partnership with Business Fredericton North, Downtown Fredericton Inc., Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Fredericton, BOMA NB/PEI is pleased to present an info session on exploring effective security strategies. You’ll leave armed with strategies to enhance the safety of customers, employees, and community, focusing on practical solutions while addressing the impact of street crime.
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
ACCESS: Intelligent Community Forum Institute Canada (Atlantic)
Become a part of the digital transformation sweeping across Atlantic Canada by attending the launch of the ICF Institute Canada (Atlantic). This event places the spotlight on the pivotal role of digital technology in driving economic growth, fostering social inclusion, and shaping the future of Atlantic Canada.
Dive into engaging discussions, learn from top-notch speakers, and provide your input in building our digital economy.
Advance With Your Business
Advance with Your Business is a day-long workshop that provides targeted support to business owners looking to scale their operations and navigate the complexities of managing a growing enterprise. The session will be facilitated by Joe Uniac from Balance Beam Consulting. This comprehensive program offers targeted support to empower business owners with essential skills to grow their business.
BOOST Ideation Camp
The City of Fredericton, UNB, NBCC and Ignite are pleased to extend a special invitation to participate in Boost 2024: Ideation Camp taking place October 23+25-27, 2024.
This year, participants will have the opportunity to bring their own idea forward, with the caveat of it being a tech-based solution that will have community impact regarding population growth (i.e. affordable housing, mobility, food security, energy poverty, social isolation of older adults, climate, etc.) For those seeking inspiration, Boost Fredericton will present a municipal problem to solve as well.
Marketing Basics Workshop
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.
Grow With Your Business
Grow with your Business is a day-long workshop that provides businesses with comprehensive management training and expertise by program partner Joe Uniac from Balance Beam Consulting. Grow and build essential skills, knowledge, and insight to make strategic and operational decisions for business success.
Bookkeeping Tips To Help You Grow And Scale Your Business
Join us during Small Business Week for, Build a Scalable Business, an insightful virtual event led by Omar Visram, CPA, CA, Co-Founder and CEO of Enkel. Omar will dive into how Enkel is revolutionizing "accounting-as-a-service" to help small business owners focus on what truly matters: running a successful business. As an entrepreneur himself, Omar understands the challenges of wearing multiple hats and will share how Enkel can ease your accounting burden, allowing you to get back to what you do best. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can streamline your back-office operations and take your business to the next level.
Small Business Breakfast
Join us for the Small Business Pancake Breakfast during Small Business Week 2024! Kick off your day with a hearty, delicious meal while networking with fellow entrepreneurs and local business leaders. It's the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the vibrant small business community. Don't miss out on this energizing start to your day!
Small Business Week
Small Business Week allows Ignite to collaborate with small businesses and business support organizations to come together and learn, network and promote the impact small business has on our community. Check out our list of upcoming events and workshops here.
Integration Success Program for International Students
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. This program runs from October 15th- November 21st.
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
2024 Business Excellence Awards
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 2024 Business Excellence Awards with Platinum Sponsor, the Ginger Agency.
This event recognizes our incredible business community - showcasing outstanding customer service, community involvement and other notable achievements. This gala event is the Chamber's way of exemplifying leadership in business in our city and celebrating our members!
Finalists will be announced in shortly.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Reception 6:00PM
Dinner and Awards 7:00PM
End at 10:00PM
*10 seats per table
**Tickets will be delivered before the event
***We encourage business / cocktail attire for this event.
Cooking With Culture Vol. 2
Hosted by the Capital Region Integration Network, in partnership with LJW Catering, this series will feature a different guest chef each week teaching attendees to prepare an appetizer and entrée from various world cuisines.
October 9: Chef Gabriel Lopez, Honduras
Nacatamales – Central American tamales made with pork and a pepper-based sauce
Baleada – homemade flour tortilla filled with refried beans, eggs, and mantequilla (Honduran crema)
Pollo Chuco – classic Honduran street food of fried chicken on a bed of tajadas (long plantain chips), topped with pickled cabbage, carrots, and peppers
Leaders Interview Series: Susan Holt
In partnership with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the University of New Brunswick, the series will include three separate events held at Planet Hatch to engage in respectful dialogue concerning the state of our community and its role in future growth of the province.
Register here: Leaders Interview Series: Susan Holt
Leaders Interview Series: Premier Blaine Higgs
In partnership with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the University of New Brunswick, the series will include three separate events held at Planet Hatch to engage in respectful dialogue concerning the state of our community and its role in future growth of the province.
Register here: Leaders Interview Series: Premier Blaine Higgs
Join the Atlantic Canada Certified Sites Program Webinar!
Are you a property owner looking to attract investors and boost your site's potential? Join us on October 7th at 2:00 pm for an exclusive webinar on the Atlantic Canada Certified Sites Program.
Learn how becoming a certified site can make your property stand out to investors, enhance its marketability, and fast-track economic development opportunities. Don't miss this chance to understand how certification can unlock the full potential of your site.
Register now to secure your spot and discover how you can position your property for success in Atlantic Canada!
Date: October 7th
Time: 2:00 pm
Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8u2UEWcDRdmdY3fKfFEUBg
This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement
Leaders Interview Series: David Coon
In partnership with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the University of New Brunswick, the series will include three separate events held at Planet Hatch to engage in respectful dialogue concerning the state of our community and its role in the future growth of the province.
Register here: Leaders Interview Series: David Coon
IP Training for BAIs
This workshop will be led by a facilatator from the Innovation Asset Collective and is being co-sponsored by ElevateIP delivery partners, Springboard Atlantic and MAIN (Mouvements des Accelerateurs et Incubateurs du Quebec).
Business Basics
Oriana Cordido, 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!
Cooking With Culture Vol. 2
Hosted by the Capital Region Integration Network, in partnership with LJW Catering, this series will feature a different guest chef each week teaching attendees to prepare an appetizer and entrée from various world cuisines.
October 2: Chef Kamlesh Sharma, India
Vada – deep-fried potato dumpling
Dal Makhani – black lentil dish made with butter and cream
Palak Paneer – cottage cheese in a spinach curry
Lachha Paratha – flaky, layered flatbread made from whole wheat flour
MERGE Program - Deadline for Expressions of Interest
The MERGE Program connects startups with municipalities within the Capital Region of New Brunswick to validate products/services, reduce risk for first sales, and accelerate growth. Highlight the dual focus on rural and urban contexts to foster inclusive economic progress.
Are you a municipality in the Capital Region looking to participate in our Merge Program? The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) is September 30th.
To learn more about the program and EOI process, visit our web page.
Ignite Your Network - Making Campus Your Home
Join our mixer to practice networking, build meaningful relationships, and hear from our panel on ways to make campus your home.
Cooking With Culture Vol. 2
Hosted by the Capital Region Integration Network, in partnership with LJW Catering, this series will feature a different guest chef each week teaching attendees to prepare an appetizer and entrée from various world cuisines.
September 25: Chef Regiane Santos, Brazil
Green Salad with tomato, pepper, onion
Pirão – a Brazilian side dish similar to a porridge, made with fish sauce
Fried Rice
Moqueca Baiana – a Brazilian fish stew
Passionfruit Mousse
Expert Led Series – Session II – AI/ML, Gaming, VR/AR
Listen from experts, explore certifications, study paths, career paths and job market in the domains of AI/ ML, Gaming, AR/VR.
Branding Yourself for Impact
Are you an ambitious international student? Join us for a virtual lunch & learn to find your voice & brand yourself for internships and jobs.