QueerTech, in partnership with the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce, will host an invite-only breakfast in Ottawa, bringing together entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, government officials, and representatives from the Government of Canada for networking, remarks, and a dynamic panel discussion that you will not want to miss!

Canada is at a pivotal moment for both queer entrepreneurship and the future of artificial intelligence. This event will open with new national insights on the state of queer entrepreneurship in Canada, highlighting both the opportunities ahead and the real economic cost when inclusive policies fall behind. The findings point to how gaps in support, outdated frameworks, and missed policy signals are holding back innovation and growth for queer-led businesses.

A panel discussion will then turn to artificial intelligence as a live example of why inclusion matters. As AI reshapes Canada’s economy, the conversation will explore how bias in data, design, and governance creates risk, and how more inclusive approaches can strengthen innovation, trust, and competitiveness.

Together, the discussion will connect entrepreneurship, policy, and technology, inviting leaders across sectors to consider what Canada stands to lose through inaction — and what becomes possible when diverse founders are part of building the future and powering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Canada. 

This is an invite-only event; transfer of the invitation is not allowed without prior approval.
This is an English-speaking event. 

What to Expect:

• Where queer entrepreneurship stands today — and where it’s heading
• The forces shaping inclusive business growth and innovation
• Why supporting diverse entrepreneurs matters for Canada’s economy
• How AI is changing the landscape for founders and startups
• Actions leaders can take to build a more inclusive innovation ecosystem

Event Date and Time: April 21, 2026, 7:00 am - 9:00 am 

Location: Rideau Club Ottawa, Main Ballroom - 99 Bank St, 15th floor, Ottawa, ON

Agenda

• 7:00- Check in and Networking
• 7:15 Buffet Breakfast Begins
• 7:45 - 8:05 Opening Remarks 
• 8:05 - 8:55 Panel Discussion 
• 8:55 - 9:00  Final Remarks
• 9:00 Event concludes