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Small Business Show 2024

Embracing Digital Transformation for Small Businesses

June 24th, 2024

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Level 100

This exclusive one day show will be featuring panel discussions, workshops and keynote presentations by Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs. Don't miss this rewarding event with its exciting lineup of speakers and interactive sessions. Leverage tech today!

Small Business Show 2024

The Small Business Show 2024, held on June 24th at the prestigious Metro Toronto Convention Centre, was a remarkable success. This year’s theme, “Embracing Digital Transformation for Small Businesses,” set the stage for a day filled with innovation, insights, and networking. Our editor and founder, SK Uddin, kicked off the event with his inspiring welcome remarks, setting a positive and energetic tone for the day.

We were thrilled to have Rob Pagetto as our host for the event. Rob, one of Canada’s most versatile talents, brought dynamic energy and extensive experience from his work in radio, TV, stage, and event hosting. From YTV and the Toronto Raptors to Night Life TV and The Real Housewives of Toronto, Rob’s passion for engaging and entertaining audiences was evident throughout the event.

Attendees at CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024 at the media wall
Registrations
Event Inauguration
Rob Pagetto , Media Host and Consulting Editor at CanadianSME
Remarks by Hon. Filomena Tassi, Minister Responsible for the FedDev Ontario
Remarks by Michelle Dias, External Communications and Public Relations, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Remarks by Paul Gaspar, Director, Small Business, UPS® Canada

Exclusive Keynotes
Leveraging Logistics for Digital Transformation

Paul Gaspar, Director, Small Business, UPS® Canada

How to choose the right accountant to grow your business

Michael Mehr, Partner of Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants and Xero Ambassador

Achieving Growth as an SME in Canada
Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact
Navigating Business Travel Challenges: Strategies for Small and Midsize Enterprises
Tarandeep Singh , Regional VP – Commercial, Marketing & Revenue Management | IHG Canada
Transforming with Data
Ok Ikejiani, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Red Thread Innovations
Top 3 lessons learned scaling from 1 to 25,000 customers

Shrad Rao & Laurinda Lee-Retter

Digital Transformation: Empowering Small Businesses to Grow and Build Stronger Brands

Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter at Peninsula Canada

SME and the Digital Age: How to ensure advances in digital technology work for you and not against you

Dave Smiderle, PhD Associate Dean Humber College

Francis Syms, MASc, PEng, PMP Associate Dean Humber College

Exclusive Panel Discussions
Accelerating Success: Navigating Digital Transformation for SMEs at CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024
Mastering the Tech Triad: Navigating Cloud, AI, and Security in the Digital Age
Fostering Inclusion: Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces
Amazing Workshops
How the federal government buys what you sell
Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy, Procurement Assistance Team Leader, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region
Learn to Negotiate in 30min
Georges Levesque, President at Levesque Negotiation
ASUS SMB Solutions - Unlocking incredible possibilities
Glen DaSilva, Distribution Account executive from Asus Canada
Build the 360 degree view of the customer using Identity
Luis Santos, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Specialist, Okta
Email Marketing Must-Haves: Quick Tips for Lasting Success
Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success, Constant Contact
Accessibility Awareness and Information for Small Businesses
Roop Johal , Director of Partnerships at Small Business BC
Employment Lifecycle - From Hiring to Firing
Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter at Peninsula Canada
Terminations Done Right
Anatoly Dvorkin , Founder and CEO at HRC Law Professional Corporation
Business Mixer Networking for SMB Owners

The Business Mixer Networking event is a prime opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) owners to connect, share, and develop both personal and business relationships. Within the vibrant atmosphere of the Small Business Show 2024, this event aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth among participants.

Demo Stage
Rev Up Your H2 Sales Engine: Quick insights, better decisions with Maximizer Sales Leader Edition
Victoria Hamilton , Account Executive at Maximizer
SourceIN - Your Extended Financial Desk"Drive Growth with Customized Accounting Solutions"

Mandar Patel and CA Anand Sanghvi

Tailored IT Solutions for SMBs from Pathway: Unlocking Efficiency, Growth and Security
Walter Zenko , Senior Vice President at Pathway Communications
Sustainable Growth vs Growth at all cost: What How to think about your growth and Go To Market in 2024 and Beyond

Leah Green and Liliane Youssef

Simplifying Digital Transformation: Unlock Business Success with Inspiration Digital
Dinesh Juneja , Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer at Inspiration Digital

Our 2024 Partners and Sponsors

Speakers - 2024

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - The Hon. Filomena Tassi

The Hon. Filomena Tassi

Minister Responsible for the FedDev Ontario

Small Business Expo 2023

Paul Gaspar

Director, Small Business, UPS® Canada

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Michael Mehr

Michael Mehr

Partner of Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants and Xero Ambassador

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Tarandeep Singh

Tarandeep Singh

Regional VP – Commercial, Marketing & Revenue Management | IHG Canada

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Frank Vella

Frank Vella

CEO of Constant Contact

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Shrad Rao

Shrad Rao

CEO and Co-founder of Wagepoint

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Dave Charest

Dave Charest

Director of Small Business Success, Constant Contact

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Georges Levesque

Georges Levesque

President at Levesque Negotiation

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy

Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy

Procurement Assistance Team Leader, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Whilna Stewart-Franklin

Whilna Stewart-Franklin

Community Relations Director at UPS Canada | The UPS Foundation

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Olivia Cicchini

Olivia Cicchini

Employment Law Expert & Presenter at Peninsula Canada

CanadianSME Small Business Show Speaker - Sidrah Khan

Sidrah Khan

Senior Manager Acquisition Strategy, Small Business Insurance at TD Insurance

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