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LIVE VIEWING PARTY DIRECTORY

The 2026 live viewing parties brought women entrepreneurs together across Canada to stream the StrikeUP digital conference in person. These local gatherings created space to learn together, make new connections, and grow.

Viewing parties were hosted independently by local StrikeUP partner organizations. Explore the organizations listed below to learn more about their programming, resources, and upcoming events in your community.

Alberta

Calgary

SAIT Campus
1301 16 Avenue NM
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Host: SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Stream the event while networking with other students & women entrepreneurs

View Invitation & register for sessions here

SAIT Logo

Manitoba

Winnipeg

St Charles Country Club
100 Country Club Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3K 1Z3
Host: The Scotiabank Women Initiative

Chat with financial experts and network with lunch & door prizes.

Scotiabank Women Initiative logo supporting Women Entrepreneurship and business growth in Canada

New Brunswick

Moncton

Community Hub on Joyce
140 Joyce Avenue
Moncton, NB, E1A 7H4
Host: Amber Effect Events

Connect with fellow business leaders, watch the program together, and participate in a transformative event.

Amber Effect logo representing women entrepreneurship and small business growth in Canada

Newfoundland

St. John's

The Centre for Social Enterprise (CSE)

Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s

Host: Expertise Hub Co-operative

Stream StrikeUP in person and join interactive discussions & networking

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Ontario

Cobourg

Venture 13
739 D’Arcy Street
Cobourg, ON, K9A 0H6
Host: Northumberland Manufacturers Association & Venture13

Custom gift bags for 1st 30 guests, lunch & networking

NMA Logo
Venture13 logo representing an innovation hub supporting women entrepreneurs and startups in Canada

Kingston

Cataraqui Golf and Country Club
32 Country Club Drive
Kingston, ON K7M 0K1 
Host: Women’s Impact Collective

Exclusive live local expert-led panel, lunch & networking

Women’s Impact logo representing empowerment and connection in Women Entrepreneurship

Kitchener

Builder’s Club
165 King Street W
Kitchener, ON N2G 1A7
Host: Gender Equity Tech

Connect with fellow attendees to stream the conference together and network.

London

333 Dufferin Avenue, Unit A
London, ON N6B 1Z3
Host: Tech Alliance of Southwestern Ontario

A casual, in-person viewing party with hot-desk workspace, local connections, and refreshments to keep you fueled.

Tech Alliance Logo

Pikwakanagan

Kiwita Wellness Hub
101 Kiwita Inamo
Pikwakanagan, ON, K0J 1X0
Host: Blackbird Medicines

Stream the conference with community members.

Blackbird Medicine's Logo

Richmond Hill

225 East Beaver Creek Road
Committee Room 2, First Floor
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3P4
Host: Richmond Hill Economic Development (Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre)

In-person networking with City of Richmond Hill Economic Development Advisors, SBEC Consultants and EDC Advisors + light refreshments

City of Richmond Hill logo supporting women entrepreneurship and business networking in Canada

Timmins

The Chamber Boardroom
1 Pine Street S, Suite 204
Timmins, ON P4N 2J9
Host: Timmins Chamber of Commerce

Exclusive event for women business with lunch

Timmins Chamber of Commerce logo supporting women entrepreneurship and business networking in Canada

Are you interested in hosting?

If you are part of an organization that would like to host a live viewing party, contact us at info@strikeup.ca to learn more.

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Chantal Lavergne

PANELIST

Founder, Oh Colour Me

Chantal Lavergne is the founder of Oh Color Me, a Canadian company creating simple and bold coloring books designed to make creativity more accessible and less overwhelming. Inspired by her family’s experiences with ADHD and autism, she developed a collection of mini coloring books that encourage people of all ages to unplug, slow down, and enjoy moments of calm.

Drawing on more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Chantal has grown Oh Color Me into a brand carried by over 300+ retailers across Canada and the United States in less than 2 years. Passionate about creativity, innovation, and building businesses with purpose, she enjoys sharing her journey as a founder and advocating for products that support well-being and connection.

Ina Maria Toncescu

Panel Moderator

Founder & CEO, noLMIT Marketing

Ina Maria Toncescu is a marketing strategist with over 17 years of experience helping businesses grow with focus, purpose, and measurable results. Across small business, non-profit, and government sectors, she’s led transformative marketing strategies, built systems that last, and landed multi-million-dollar deals using the same frameworks she teaches today. As the founder of noLMIT Marketing, Ina works with clients through corporate marketing training, digital strategy building, website development, search and AI engine optimization, email marketing, and more.

 

Her philosophy is simple: in a world obsessed with AI and flashy branding, the businesses that win are the ones that get the foundations right, storytelling, strategic systems, and genuine connection with the people they serve.

Géraldine Jippé

PANELIST

Founder, Bloossoming House/Co-Founder at AssetsWaves

Géraldine Jippé is the founder of Bloossoming House, a curated ecosystem empowering female founders to thrive and access capital, the creator and host of the Female Founders Networking Breakfast, and the co-founder of AssetsWaves, a blockchain-based platform designed to facilitate digital asset investments.

Domenique Mastronardi

PANELIST

President, Beck’s Broth

Domenique Mastronardi is the President of Beck’s Broth, an innovative collection of bone-broth-based drinks including hot chocolate and coffee. Her specialty is developing and commercializing sustainable foods that are healthy, delicious, and profitable. She heads up Finance and Operations at Beck’s Broth, and just closed their $500K seed round!

Vivian Kaye

Keynote Speaker

Founder, KinkyCurlyYaki

Vivian Kaye is a serial entrepreneur and business educator who bootstrapped KinkyCurlyYaki, a beauty product-based e-commerce brand, to seven figures without outside funding. With over 15 years of experience in operations, inventory management, and digital commerce, she has mentored 1300+ entrepreneurs through programs with Amazon, Shopify, Toronto Public Library, and Humber College’s Longo School of Business.

Featured in The New York Times, Toronto Star, and on CityTV’s Cityline, Vivian has partnered with brands including American Express Canada. Porsche Canada and Desjardins Bank. She brings practical, founder-to-founder insights on building sustainable businesses, scaling without massive budgets, and staying authentic while growing. Her direct, no-nonsense approach cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually works.