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Last Call for Registrations: Join StrikeUP 2025 – Canada’s Premier Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs

COBOURG, ONTARIO, February 24, 2025 – Time is running out to register for StrikeUP 2025 – Resiliency Redefined, Canada’s leading digital conference for women entrepreneurs. Taking place on February 27, 2025, this free, world-class event will unite thousands of women across the country for a day of inspiration, networking, and business growth strategies.

Now in its fifth year, StrikeUP continues to empower, educate, and connect thousands of women entrepreneurs across Canada with an unparalleled virtual experience. This year’s theme, “Resiliency Redefined,” will inspire attendees to embrace adaptability, overcome challenges, and build sustainable success in today’s evolving business landscape.

Co-presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and Export Development Canada (EDC), StrikeUP 2025 will feature an empowering keynote by renowned entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, and former Love It or List It Vancouver co-host, Jillian Harris, interactive workshops, dynamic panels, and game-changing networking opportunities. StrikeUP 2025 will also introduce exclusive new features to its streaming platform:

  • Networking Rooms, Discussion Boards, and AI Matchmaking – Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs through personalized AI matchmaking and join live networking discussions.
  • Gamification and Prizes – Earn points for participation and compete for exclusive prizes, including a curated Jilly Box filled with products from Canadian women-owned businesses.
  • Live Viewing Parties Across Canada – Attend in-person gatherings to experience the conference with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Registration for StrikeUP 2025 closes on Wednesday, February 26th at 8:00 p.m. EST.  Virtual conference seats can be secured at: www.strikeup.ca.

For those who can’t attend the event live, registered attendees will receive on demand access to conference materials.

About StrikeUP Canada

Founded by Nventure, StrikeUP Canada hosts Canada’s flagship digital conference uniting women entrepreneurs and the women entrepreneurship ecosystem. Now in its fifth year, StrikeUP continues to provide free, high-impact programming that supports the growth, funding, networking, digital adoption, and global expansion of women-led businesses.

Beyond the conference, StrikeUP Canada offers free webinars that showcase the diversity and ambition of Canadian women entrepreneurs. To date, StrikeUP Canada has welcomed more than 20,000 women to its conferences and webinars.

For more information, please contact:

Daniela Scoppa
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Nventure
dscoppa@nventure.ca

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