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Live Viewing Parties: Bringing StrikeUP to Life Across Canada

StrikeUP 2026 will once again unite women entrepreneurs across Canada through Live Viewing Parties, turning a digital conference into a vibrant local experience.

These gatherings bring the conference to life in communities from coast to coast. Attendees network, collaborate, and celebrate women’s entrepreneurship together while tuning into StrikeUP’s mainstage programming.

Registration for StrikeUP 2026 opens on December first!

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Why Join a Live Viewing Party

Live Viewing Parties offer the best of both worlds: the inspiration of a national digital conference and the energy of an in-person meetup. Entrepreneurs gather locally to watch the keynote and workshops while connecting face-to-face with founders, business leaders, and potential collaborators.

What to expect:

  • National connection: Be part of a Canada-wide community linked through one digital stage.
  • Exclusive networking: Meet local entrepreneurs, collaborators, and mentors.
  • Shared experience: Enjoy keynotes and workshops with peers in the room.
  • Giveaways and local perks: Many hosts offer refreshments, swag from women-owned businesses, and door prizes.

The Impact: A Growing National Movement

Live Viewing Parties have grown into a nationwide movement of collaboration and empowerment.

In 2025:

  • 17 Live Viewing Parties were hosted across Canada.
  • 400+ registrants signed up to attend while turning into the digital mainstage.
  • From Toronto and Vancouver to Whitehorse, Stoney Creek, and Moncton, women gathered to learn, connect, and grow.

Want a glimpse of the energy? Check out our celebration highlight reel.

The Power of Shared Learning

When women learn and grow together, the impact extends far beyond the conference. 

Live Viewing Parties give participants the opportunity to:

  • Build confidence through peer-to-peer conversations.
  • Discover new business opportunities within their community.
  • Strengthen Canada’s women entrepreneurship ecosystem.

StrikeUP 2026 builds on a legacy of connection, where StrikeUP has welcomed more than 22,000 women entrepreneurs through its virtual conferences and webinars.

Finding a Live Viewing Party Near You

StrikeUP 2026 Live Viewing Parties are organized and hosted by regional entrepreneurship supporters, innovation hubs, and women’s business networks across Canada and are in the process of finalizing details.

A full list of locally hosted Live Viewing Parties will be available shortly and announced. To learn about hosting your own local Live Viewing Party, email info@strikeup.ca for more information.

Join the movement — experience StrikeUP 2026 with your community, and celebrate the strength, innovation, and resiliency of women entrepreneurs across Canada.

Reach out to the StrikeUP team if you’re interested in hosting or to see if there is one in your local area being planned!

info@strikeup.ca

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