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Business and Francophone Entrepreneurship Week
February 17–20, 2026 – Toronto and Sudbury (hybrid format)
4 days to learn, network, and innovate with the Francophone business community
Business and Francophone Entrepreneurship Week is Boréal’s flagship event, designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and Francophone and bilingual economic development.
Over 4 days, explore unique opportunities to learn, network, and innovate through:
✔ Inspiring webinars led by specialists
✔ Panel discussions on entrepreneurship and innovation
✔ Pitch Competition in partnership with HEC Montréal
✔ Job Fair with local and regional employers
✔ Networking activities to grow your professional network
📅 When? February 17–20, 2026
📍 Where? Toronto and Sudbury campuses – hybrid format
Schedule
Tuesday, February 17, 2025
Webinar 1 – Getting Ready for Your Future (Resume, LinkedIn)
Schedule: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Description:
Optimize your professional profile and stand out in today’s job market! This webinar will guide you in creating a compelling resume and an engaging LinkedIn profile—both essential to attract recruiter attention and build your network.
Objectives:
• Learn best practices for writing an effective resume
• Discover strategies to build a professional LinkedIn profile
• Maximize your visibility with employers
Webinar 2 – Discovering Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurship
Schedule: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Description:
Explore high-potential sectors and emerging trends to identify business opportunities aligned with your ambitions. This webinar will help you understand where growing markets are—and how to seize strategic opportunities to move your project forward.
Objectives:
• Identify high-potential sectors
• Understand economic and entrepreneurial trends
• Learn how to spot and assess a business opportunity
Webinar 3 – Exploring Student Entrepreneurship
Schedule: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Description:
Discover why student entrepreneurship is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and bring your ideas to life. This webinar highlights the benefits, challenges, and resources available to students who want to pursue entrepreneurship while studying.
Objectives:
• Understand the benefits of student entrepreneurship
• Identify the steps to start a project at university
• Explore the programs and support offered by Collège Boréal and its partners
Donors
We sincerely thank the City of Toronto for its continued support in bringing this project to life and strengthening its impact within the francophone community.
