Join Industry Leaders at DEFY 2026: Canada’s Premier Supplier Inclusion Conference
Press Release
A first-of-its-kind experience, DEFY Conference 2026 is the 2-day conference that brings together entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, government, and ecosystem partners to learn, connect, and drive change through business, with keynotes, matchmaking sessions, and fun-filled events. Join us in Toronto on March 11 and 12, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The conference is the brain-child of SDAC (Supplier Inclusion Alliance Canada) and uses the solid foundations laid out by CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Supplier Minority Council), CQCC (former CGLCC), and WEConnect International (international event partner).
All are welcome! And if you’re a member of the organizations mentioned above, there are special prices for you.
Early bird price is currently available! Save +15% by registering before January 16, 2026.
Keep reading to find out more about:
- Key information on DEFY Conference 2026
- What you can learn at DEFY, in more detail
- How attending DEFY can help your business/corporation
Who should attend the DEFY Conference 2026?
Whether you’re a Canadian entrepreneur eager to scale your business or a corporate leader driving Procurement, HR, or inclusion strategies, DEFY 2026 is designed for you.
Working in government and looking to engage with the broader supplier inclusion ecosystem? You’ll fit right in at DEFY. It’s the ideal space to build connections, strengthen partnerships, and shape forward-thinking policy.
In short, DEFY Conference 2026 brings together business owners, corporate innovators, and public-sector leaders committed to advancing supplier inclusion and driving real economic impact.
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