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.

2026 Mayor’s Breakfast

Partake in Hamilton’s flagship civic engagement event, bringing together over 500 community leaders, officials, and executives. The breakfast features a keynote address from Mayor Andrea Horwath and a fireside chat. Gain visibility, network with top decision-makers, and showcase your commitment to the city’s future. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Katie Stiel (k.stiel@hamiltonchamber.ca). All sales are […]

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Date and Time

Apr 28, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

Liuna Station
360 James Street North
Hamilton
Ontario
L8L 1H5

Business After Business at Radius on Hess

Join us for March’s Business After Business on Thursday, March 26 at Radius on Hess.  We look forward to seeing you there for a casual networking opportunity, full of meaningful conversations and new connections.  Due to limited capacity, a guest fee for non-Chamber Members will be applied. Proceeds will be donated to charity through the (more…)


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Venue Phone: 905-393-1658

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Date and Time

Mar 26, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Radius
18 Hess St S.
Hamilton
Ontario
L8P 2Z5

Business Insight Series: I.T. Made Simple – Practical Tech for Real Business Owners

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

Mar 31, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

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

2026 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

The Hamilton Chamber’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards are an annual celebration of local business excellence. Save the date for Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at Carmens Event Centre where the awards of each category will be handed out at an in-person gala.

The OBAA Gala is the Chamber’s largest event of the year, bringing in over 500+ guests to celebrate Hamilton businesses, including all of our award nominees and finalists.

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Date and Time

Apr 1, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Carmens Event Centre
1520 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8W 3P9

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

Apr 2, 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

Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

YEP Presents: Pints with the President w/ Elliott Gwynne (COO of Ringside Hamilton)

Pints with the President, presented by the Hamilton Chamber’s YEP Division, is an engaging speaker series featuring candid conversations between Chamber President & CEO Greg Dunnett and some of Hamilton’s top entrepreneurs and executives. Designed to connect ambitious young professionals with influential community leaders, the series explores entrepreneurship, leadership, and emerging industry trends, while creating meaningful opportunities for networking, insight, and inspiration.

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Date and Time

Apr 15, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Architect Hair Design
324 James St. North
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8L 1H2

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

Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 am - 8:45 am

Location

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

Business After Business at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice

Join us for April’s Business After Business on Thursday, April 23 at Kemp Care Network’s Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice on the Hamilton Mountain. 

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

6:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Door Prize Draw

6:10 PM –  Networking Continues

7:30 PM – Event Ends

Please note:
This event has limited capacity, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

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Date and Time

Apr 23, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
277 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L9B 1B1

2026 Mayor’s Breakfast

Partake in Hamilton’s flagship civic engagement event, bringing together over 500 community leaders, officials, and executives. The breakfast features a keynote address from Mayor Andrea Horwath and a fireside chat. Gain visibility, network with top decision-makers, and showcase your commitment to the city’s future.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Katie Stiel (k.stiel@hamiltonchamber.ca).

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Date and Time

Apr 28, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location

Liuna Station
360 James Street North
Hamilton
Ontario
L8L 1H5

Climate Innovators Gala

Join us as Hamilton comes together to celebrate its boldest innovators and take your place at the centre of our community’s climate leadership journey.

The Climate Innovators Gala is a brand-new marquee celebration designed to connect business leaders driving sustainable change, while recognizing the organizations and individuals spearheading climate action in Hamilton and beyond.

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Date and Time

May 28, 2026, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location

Carmens Event Centre
1520 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
L8W 3P9

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