Event Programming at StartWell
In 2026 we're hosting a weekly series of salons to bring thought leadership to stage, and develop networks between entrepreneurs and executives in Toronto.
Guest Speakers
Since 2017 we have welcomed some of Canada's brightest minds to stage at StartWell.
Our full 2026 speaker list will be online in December - so check back soon!
2026 Programming Schedule & Format
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44 Event Dates
Expect an event almost every week, held on Tuesdays.
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4 Main Themes
Each theme will be represented once per month:
- Banking 2.0
- Marketing Evolution
- Revenue Operations
- New Leadership -
Intimate Audiences
Event registration is capped to encourage personal connection.
- 50 Attendees
- Only entrepreneurs and executives (decision makers) -
Single Format
Our salon experience is designed for inspiration and interaction.
- Registration & curated introductions
- Welcome remarks & open mic
- Stage presentation
- Open discussion
With so much volatility in the global market, our local economy has been thrust into uncertainty.
This series aims to forge new relationships amongst decision makers at Canada's leading B2B companies - which should encourage more direct partnership formation and dealflow.
*Registration is invite-only but stage content will be shared post-event as videos in our 'insights' section of the StartWell website.
First tuesdays
Banking 2.0
This monthly event series unites Fintech founders and executives from Canada’s leading banks to explore how innovation, technology, and collaboration are redefining banking for businesses and consumers alike.
Through candid case studies and forward-looking discussions, we’ll unpack what’s driving change and spotlight practical innovation in financial services.
Designed for visionary leaders, this is where meaningful partnerships, practical insight, and the next wave of financial innovation come to life in real conversation.
second tuesdays
Marketing Evolution
This monthly event series brings together CMOs and agency leaders for candid conversations about what’s really working today — through unfiltered case studies, strategic insights, and peer exchange.
Each session spotlights leaders shaping modern marketing in Canada, revealing how creativity, data, and brand purpose drive measurable business growth.
Designed for senior marketers who value real results over buzzwords, these gatherings merge thought leadership with honest storytelling — and create space for authentic connection among peers driving the future of marketing.
third tuesdays
Revenue Operations
This monthly event series brings together sales and revenue leaders who see beyond quotas — uniting those shaping the future of growth through strategy, technology, and team alignment.
Through candid case studies and forward-looking discussions, we’ll uncover how leading organizations being people, process, technology and data together to drive sustainable revenue.
Designed for forward-thinking CROs, heads of sales, and RevOps leaders, these sessions blend real-world insight with peer collaboration — creating space for honest dialogue, shared learning, and the discovery of what truly fuels performance in modern revenue organizations.
fourth tuesdays
New Leadership
This monthly event series convenes C-Suite leaders navigating an era of constant disruption. As macro-economic volatility reshapes every industry, resilience depends on agility — building strength, adaptability, and foresight into operations.
Each session features candid conversations with executives who are rethinking strategy, culture, and technology to thrive through change.
Designed for CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and board-level leaders, this series offers peer-to-peer learning, actionable insight, and a trusted forum to exchange ideas shaping the next era of organizational resilience and leadership.
