Events

For more information on any of these events, contact hcc@hamiltonchamber.ca.

2026 Signature Events Schedule

Our most anticipated events of the year are now on the calendar, bringing together Hamilton’s business community for networking, insights, and celebration. Tickets for select events are on sale, with additional events launching soon. Click here for full details and see below for the events currently available.

Connections Networking Group

Connections Networking Group is category-exclusive, meaning you do not compete with other companies who do what you do. Including only one company in each business category allows for a non-competitive, relaxed, and friendly group dynamic. We aim to create and develop mutually beneficial professional relationships and promote and grow our businesses.

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Date and Time

Aug 6, 2026, 7:00 am - 8:45 am

Location

Uptown Business Club
236 Pritchard Road
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8W 3P7

The Hamilton Chamber Advantage: Membership Overview and Orientation for Prospective and New Members

Whether you are considering joining the Hamilton Chamber or are a new member looking to get oriented, The Hamilton Chamber Advantage: Membership Overview and Orientation for Prospective and New Members is your starting point for understanding how the Chamber works and how to get the most value from membership.

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Join us for an interactive session designed for prospective members, new members, and new representatives from existing member organizations.

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Date and Time

Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Business After Business at Shawn & Ed Brewing Company

Join us for August’s Business After Business on Thursday,  August 20 at Shawn & Ed Brewing Company!

We look forward to seeing you there for a casual networking opportunity, full of meaningful conversations and new connections. 

AGENDA:
4:30 PM – Doors Open & Networking

5:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Door Prize Draw

5:15 PM –  Networking Continues

6:30 PM – Event Ends

Please note: We are pleased to welcome non-members and guests to experience our networking events.

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Date and Time

Aug 20, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
65 Hatt Street
Dundas
Ontario
Canada
L9H 0C1

Business Insights Series: Legal Essentials – 5 Tips for Business Success

Introducing a new speaker series, geared for Hamilton business owners and employees, free for Hamilton Chamber members to attend!

The Hamilton Chamber’s Business Insight Series, presented in partnership with TD Bank and Bateman & MacKay LLP, is the perfect forum for Hamilton business leaders who ready to tackle real challenges head on.

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Date and Time

Sep 10, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

McMaster Innovation Park
175 Longwood Road South
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8P 0A1

State of the City: Downtown Hamilton

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Location: Liuna Station
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

The State of the City is a must-attend civic leadership event – a high-impact forum offering direct access to city officials on the issues shaping our future, from economic development and housing to sustainability and infrastructure.

This year, the focus is on Downtown Hamilton, highlighting revitalization, investment, and community partnerships transforming the city’s core.

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Date and Time

Sep 15, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

Liuna Station
360 James Street North
Hamilton
Ontario
L8L 1H5

YEP Presents: Pints with the President w/ Julia Veenstra

Pints with the President: An Evening with Julia Veenstra

Join us for another edition of Pints with the President, presented by the Hamilton Chamber’s Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (YEP) Division.

This engaging speaker series features candid conversations between Hamilton Chamber President & CEO Greg Dunnett and some of Hamilton’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and community leaders.

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Date and Time

Sep 15, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Crown & Press Cafe and Gallery
303 Ottawa St N
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8H 3Z8

2026 Women In Leadership Luncheon

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Location: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the YWCA Hamilton, invites you to the Women in Leadership Luncheon — a platform to empower, inspire, and connect women leaders across our community.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Under the theme Women and the Future of Work, this year’s luncheon features keynote speaker Jenn Harper, award-winning social entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Cheekbone Beauty.

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Date and Time

Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel and Conference Centre
116 King Street West
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8P 4V3

Business Insights Series: Canada’s Succession Tsunami: Opportunities, Risks & What It Means for Business Owners, Buyers and Advisors

Introducing a new speaker series, geared for Hamilton business owners and employees, free for Hamilton Chamber members to attend!

The Hamilton Chamber’s Business Insight Series, presented in partnership with TD Bank and Bateman & MacKay LLP, is the perfect forum for Hamilton business leaders who ready to tackle real challenges head on.

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Date and Time

Sep 29, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

McMaster Innovation Park
175 Longwood Road South
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8P 0A1

2026 Hamilton Tourism Summit

Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Theatre Aquarius

Discover Hamilton’s tourism potential while connecting with industry leaders, city officials, and community partners to explore new opportunities, major events, and innovative strategies to elevate our city as a top destination. The event features a collection of speakers and panelists covering topics from nighttime economy to nature tourism, to music, live events and culture.

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Date and Time

Oct 6, 2026, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Theatre Aquarius
190 King William St,
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8R 1A8

Business After Business at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling

Join us for November’s Business After Business on Thursday,  November 19 at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling’s office in Hamilton!

Enjoy complimentary food, drink and a wide assortment of Coca-Cola products.

We look forward to seeing you there for a casual networking opportunity, full of meaningful conversations and new connections. 

AGENDA:
5:30 PM – Doors Open & Networking

5:45 PM – Opening Remarks and Door Prize Draw

6:00 PM –  Networking Continues

7:30 PM – Event Ends

Please note: We are pleased to welcome non-members and guests to experience our networking events.

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Date and Time

Nov 19, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling
1575 Barton St E
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8H 2X7

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