CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024: Embracing Digital Transformation for Small Businesses
June 21 2024 - 11:27AM
The CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024 is powered by CanadianSME,
a leading platform for small and medium-sized enterprises across
Canada. This one-day in-person event, exclusively designed
specifically for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, is
due on June 24, 2024, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North
Building, Level 100. Please visit www.smeexpo.ca to register.
The CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024 is our commitment to
continuing to support Canadian SMEs. Thus, this year's theme,
"Embracing Digital Transformation for Small
Businesses," stresses the unique challenges and
opportunities that small businesses face in the digital era. As the
Canadian business landscape changes rapidly with technological
advancements, it’s essential for small businesses to adapt and
thrive.
This event emphasizes the need for digital innovation to grow
small businesses. Attendees will learn to integrate digital
solutions into their infrastructure and create innovative long-term
business growth plans. We cordially invite all small business
owners to our business transformative event, which features best
practices from different organizations and networking
opportunities.
Don't miss out on this year's show! Our
exceptional lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel
discussions on crucial topics such as Accelerating Success:
Navigating Digital Transformation for SMEs, Mastering the Tech
Triad: Navigating Cloud, AI, and Security in the Digital Age, and
Fostering Inclusion: Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces are
certain to make this event a memorable one. This is your chance to
boost your business needs. Join us to benefit from the opportunity
to grow and develop your business.
Core Topics for Panel Discussions :
- Accelerating Success: Navigating Digital Transformation
for SMEs: Understanding the essential steps and strategies
for small businesses to implement and benefit from digital
transformation successfully.
- Mastering the Tech Triad: Navigating Cloud, AI, and
Security in the Digital Age: Exploring the critical
aspects of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and
cybersecurity, and how they can be leveraged to enhance business
operations and security.
- Fostering Inclusion: Building Diverse and Inclusive
Workplaces: Strategies and best practices for creating
diverse, inclusive workplaces that drive innovation and business
success. You might want to check the list of speakers, and here’s a
rundown of it.
Exclusive Keynotes:
- “Leveraging Logistics for Digital
Transformation” presented by Paul Gaspar, Director, Small
Business, UPS® Canada.
- “How to choose the right accountant to grow your
business” led by Michael Mehr, Partner of Edmison Mehr
Chartered Professional Accountants and Xero Ambassador.
- “Achieving Growth as an SME in Canada” with
Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact.
- “Navigating Business Travel Challenges: Strategies for
Small and Midsize Enterprises” by Tarandeep Singh,
Regional VP – Commercial, Marketing & Revenue Management | IHG
Canada.
- “Transforming with Data: How to Optimize Operations and
Drive Growth” will be presented by Ok Ikejiani, Founder
& Chief Innovation Officer of Red Thread Innovations.
- “Top 3 lessons learned scaling from 1 to 25,000
customers” with Shrad Rao, CEO and Co-founder of Wagepoint
& Laurinda Lee-Retter, Founder of Kind Karma Company.
- “Digital Transformation: Empowering Small Businesses to
Grow and Build Stronger Brands” by 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” will
be led by Dave Smiderle, PhD, Associate Dean Humber College &
Francis Syms, MASc, PEng, PMP Associate Dean Humber College.
Amazing Workshops:
- Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy, Procurement Assistance Team
Leader, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Procurement
Assistance Canada – Ontario Region, will be delivering a workshop
titled "How the federal government buys what you
sell"
- Georges Levesque, President at Levesque Negotiation,
will help us "Learn to Negotiate in 30min"
- Glen DaSilva, Distribution Account executive from Asus
Canada, will lead a workshop called "ASUS SMB Solutions - Unlocking
Incredible Possibilities"
- Luis Santos, Customer Identity and Access Management
(CIAM) Specialist, Okta, will be delivering a workshop titled
"Build the 360-degree view of the customer using
Identity"
- Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success,
Constant Contact, will equip the attendees with "Email Marketing
Must-Haves: Quick Tips for Lasting Success"
- Roop Johal, Director of Partnerships at Small Business
BC, will present the strategies for "Accessibility Awareness and
Information for Small Businesses"
- Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter
at Peninsula Canada, will explore "Employment Lifecycle - From
Hiring to Firing"
- Anatoly Dvorkin, founder and CEO of HRC Law
Professional Corporation, will dive deep into the world of
terminating employees with his workshop, "Terminations Done
Right."
Join the Business Mixer Networking Event at the Small Business
Show 2024!
Calling all SMB owners! You just can’t afford to miss the
Business Mixer Networking event at the Small Business Show 2024.
This event is a great opportunity is your chance to connect, share,
and grow with fellow entrepreneurs. Forge valuable relationships,
spark innovative ideas, and discover new paths to success. Register
now and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to mutual growth
and collaboration!
Visit smeexpo.ca to explore the full event schedule, and
register now to ensure you don't miss this chance to connect and
grow!
Demo Stage Sessions:
- "Rev Up Your H2 Sales Engine: Quick insights, better
decisions with Maximizer Sales Leader Edition," led by Victoria
Hamilton, Account Executive at Maximizer.
- Mandar Patel, CPA, CA President, SourceIn Canada, and
CA Anand Sanghvi, Founder & CEO, SourceIn Canada, will present
the demo session titled "SourceIN—Your Extended Financial Desk
Drive Growth with Customized Accounting Solutions."
- "Tailored IT Solutions for SMBs from Pathway: Unlocking
Efficiency, Growth and Security" will be delivered by Walter Zenko,
Senior Vice President at Pathway Communications.
- Leah Green – Sales Account Executive, Flawless Inbound
& Liliane Youssef – President and Co-Founder at Flawless
Inbound, will be leading "Sustainable Growth vs Growth at All Cost:
What How to Think about Your Growth and Go To Market in 2024 and
Beyond".
- “Simplifying Digital Transformation: Unlock Business
Success with Inspiration Digital” by Dinesh Juneja, Co-Founder
& Chief Digital Officer at Inspiration Digital.
Sponsors and Partners:The CanadianSME Small
Business Show 2024 is thankful to its sponsors and partners,
including:
- Google - Tech Partner
- UPS - Exclusive Shipping Partner
- Xero - Exclusive Accounting Software Partner
- Constant Contact - Exclusive Email Partner
- Nexim Healthcare Consultants - Gold Partner
- TD Bank - Gold Partner
- Orna App - Silver Partner
- Asus - Silver Partner
- Okta - Silver Partner
- Maximizer - Bronze Partner
- BDC - Bronze Partner
- Wagepoint - Keynote Sponsor
- F12 - Bronze Partner
- IHG - Exclusive Hospitality Partner
- Peninsula - HR Partner
- TMU - Panel Sponsor
- Humber College - Keynote Sponsor
- Red Thread Innovation - Keynote Sponsor
- A1 Global - Registration Desk Sponsor
- Green Shield - Titanium Sponsor
About CanadianSME Small Business
Show:Ultimately, the CanadianSME Small Business Show 2024
is a premier event where business owners can connect with over
2,000 industry professionals nationwide. Participants can share
innovative ideas, gain knowledge, and showcase their best services
and craftsmanship. The event’s agenda includes business expert
workshops, keynote sessions hosted by industry leaders, and live
Q&A sessions from expert CEOs. This is a great opportunity to
get all your queries answered and to network with some of the
biggest and most successful names from several industries.
To learn more, visit https://smeexpo.ca/.
Contact:info@canadiansme.ca 416 655 0205647 668 5785