The 2026 Job Skills Self-Employment Summits bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and seasoned self-employed professionals for an evening of learning, networking, and business-building. Hosted in both York Region and Peel Region, the Summits offer expert-led speakers, panels, resource exhibitors, and facilitated networking opportunities.

The Summits are designed to help individuals explore self-employment as a career path, strengthen their business knowledge, and connect with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Who the Event Is For

⇒ Individuals considering entrepreneurship as their next career step

⇒ New entrepreneurs within their first five years of business

⇒ Solopreneurs, freelancers, consultants, and side-hustlers

⇒ Newcomers launching businesses in Canada