Wednesday, April 15
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
265 Cannifton Road, Belleville

The Work in Quinte Regional Career Fair will provide your organization with an opportunity to profile open job postings, promote your business, and meet and increase your pool of potential and qualified candidates.

This event is FREE to employers and service providers.

Spaces are limited, and all registrations will be reviewed by our team. While we welcome employers and service providers from across the Bay of Quinte region, priority will be given to businesses in Belleville and Quinte West with active job postings. All others will be put on the waitlist.

Registration closes April 1, 2026. REGISTER HERE

Please note that all exhibitors require insurance. Click here for more info regarding this.

Thursday, March 5
10:00am – 1:00pm
Occasions By the Bay

Quinte International Women’s Day is back for another year! Together, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving.

The Theme for this year’s celebration is “Give to Gain”. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise!

This year, the event will feature various brunch food stations, a cash mimosa bar, giveaways, and a chance to hear from some of Quinte’s leading women in business.

Special thanks to our sponsors; Business Development Bank of Canada, Futurpreneur, Centre For Workforce Development and Launch Lab. We couldn’t do it without their support!

Registration Link: https://quinteinternationalwomensday2026.eventbrite.ca

Wednesday, February 11
11:45am – 1:30pm
Small Business Centre – Bay of Quinte Business Centre
Pioneer Building – Loyalist College

Business Advice Funded by the Government of Ontario
Learn how you can leverage provincial dollars to receive professional business support from BDC. Did you know? BDC offers business advisory services to support entrepreneurs at any stage of business.

Topics will include:
• Strategic Planning
• Cyber Security
• Sales and Marketing
• Operational Efficiency
• Leadership and Management

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Thursday, February 19
11:30am – 2:00pm
Location TBD Downtown Toronto

Hybrid format with options to participate virtually or in-person

Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for the Launch of the 10th Ontario Economic Report, featuring fresh insights from the OCC’s landmark province-wide business survey, regional economic projections, and forward-looking policy analysis.

This event is co-hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and will feature a special address by the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). The program will include a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping Ontario’s economic trajectory with business and policy leaders.

REGISTER

Wednesday, February 11
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Comfort Inn
200 North Park St. Belleville

We’re taking over a hallway at the newly renovated Comfort Inn; and you’re invited to the ultimate Hall Party!

Join us for an evening of networking with the Belleville business community, plus a dash of friendly competition. Local non-profits will be showcasing the incredible work they do while hosting quick, fun Minute to Win It–style challenges.

The more rooms you visit and points you earn, the better your chances of winning a door prize so mingle, play, and learn more about some amazing causes along the way!

REGISTER NOW
Your registration helps our hosts prepare for the evening’s festivities.

Enjoy light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of our host
(cash bar available)

Tuesday, February 17
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Brighton Public Library
FREE

Join Anna Fraiberg, Content and Communications Manager at the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, to learn some marketing basics that will help you level up to reach your customers and grow your audience.

REGISTER

Thursday, January 29
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) applies to all industries and sectors in Ontario, and every business in the province has obligations under the legislation.

Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Vice President of SME Programs, Louie DiPalma, for a free one-hour webinar to learn what the AODA means for your organization and how to create a more inclusive workplace.

Key areas of focus will include:
• An overview of the AODA
• How to engage and support employees who have disabilities
• What the AODA requires for your business
• The different types of disabilities

REGISTER

Wednesday, March 4
7:30am-3:00pm
Best Western Hotel, Cobourg

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF TURNING LOCAL INDUSTRY CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Join 100 of your industry peers and learn from the top industry leaders. Bring your Management, HR, & Operations teammates!

This event is exclusive to manufacturers only.

Keynote Speakers
Workshops
Panel Discussion
Breakfast and Lunch
and more!

$199 +hst Includes breakfast and lunch
Visit The Manufacturing Conference website for complete details and to register.

March 31 to April 1, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Hall A

NGEN is hosting the N3 Summit from March 31 to April 1 in Toronto. This event brings together Canada’s advanced industries, including automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, defence, and homebuilding—essentially sectors shaping the future of manufacturing.

N3 brings together Canada’s advanced industries under one roof. Automation, AI, robotics, quantum, defence, homebuilding, and more. If it’s shaping the future, it’s here. This summit is built for decision-makers and doers. For those who are scaling businesses, driving investment, designing policy, and building real technology.

The summit’s key themes include:

• Development of defence and dual-use supply chains
• Sustainable homebuilding practices
• Emerging manufacturing technologies
• Market diversification and export opportunities
• Collaboration workshops on SMART Eureka and Horizon Europe

Your ticket includes access to all speaker sessions, exhibitions, lunch, coffee breaks and a networking cocktail in the evening.

Whether you’re here to discover, pitch, learn, or lead, N3 offers a rare space where Canadian industrial innovation moves faster.

N3 SUMMIT WEBSITE

EARLY TICKET PRICING AVAILABLE NOW! LEARN MORE HERE
(early ticket pricing for a limited time)

Wednesday, April 1
12:00pm
REGISTER

The Critical Industrial Technologies (CiT) initiative supports Ontario companies in the construction, advanced manufacturing, agrifood and mining sectors in adopting cutting edge technologies—such as AI, 5G, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and blockchain—to boost innovation and competitiveness.

The Future Ready program helps SMEs upskill or reskill their workforce through expert led training in critical technologies, offering up to $10,000 in support for activities that build internal capability such as AI tools and prepare teams for emerging industry demands.

Meanwhile, the Talent Development Internship (TDI) program provides up to $10,000 to hire recent graduates for a 4-month, industry driven project that apply these technologies directly inside the business.

For more information, please contact Robyn, your regional business development manager, at rbinsfeld@oc-innovation.ca.