A photoshoot with Sochi Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser at the Winsport, Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary, Alberta on May 27, 2014.
StrikeUP 2026 is one week away, with women entrepreneurs across Canada preparing to connect through a free, one day digital conference on February 26.
Founded by Nventure, StrikeUP has engaged more than 22,000 women entrepreneurs nationwide since its launch. Organizers say the continued participation reflects strong demand for accessible programming focused on leadership, decision making and sustainable business growth.
The conference runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern and features a keynote address from four time Olympic gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Fame member Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, who will speak about leadership under pressure.
Beyond traditional presentations, StrikeUP 2026 will include interactive elements designed to encourage engagement throughout the day. Organizers are bringing back gamification across the conference experience and offering more than $10,000 in giveaways from featured founders.
While the event is fully digital, live viewing parties hosted by organizations, coworking spaces and community groups will allow participants to gather locally, including in communities like Cobourg and across Northumberland County.
StrikeUP 2026 is co presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative and Export Development Canada.
Registration is free and remains open at www.strikeup.ca.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
