End of the Year Gala

​Thursday, December 17 | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

​At Global Startups, we believe founders build stronger companies when they are surrounded by people who want them to succeed: investors, partners, advisors and fellow founders.

​Throughout the year, we bring that community together through our programs and events, helping companies raise capital, grow sales and enter new markets with the right connections in place.

​The End of the Year Gala closes 2026 with an evening for that community. We will recognize the people and companies who shaped this year, watch startups selected by our team compete in a sales pitch competition, and finish with cocktail networking.

​Agenda
5:30 PM | Registration
6:00 PM | Opening remarks
6:15 PM | Global Awards (Visionary Award, Startup of the Year, Mentor of the Year)
6:30 PM | Sales pitch competition
7:00 PM | Cocktail networking

​Dress code
Christmas business formal

​Location
Venue to be announced in downtown Toronto

​Thank you to our sponsors 2026

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