Consumer Packaged Goods | Startup Global 2026

​As part of the Startup Global 2026 program, Startup Canada will facilitate industry-specific roundtables for early-stage entrepreneurs between April and October. These sessions will feature expert talks from late-stage founders, a panel discussion with support organizations within the industry and networking breakout rooms with attendees and speakers. This closed-door, virtual meetup will give entrepreneurs all across Canada a sense of community and support. 

​​ABOUT
Our mission with Industry Roundtables is to give entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Consumer Packaged Goods space, share resources in real time, and learn about industry-specific ecosystem support. 

​​This session will be hosted on Zoom. We encourage all attendees to have their camera on and engage throughout the session and we will provide space for attendees to ask their questions.

​​EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, October 8, 2026
9 - 11 AM PT | 12 - 2 PM ET (please verify your time zone)

​​SPEAKERS
TBC

​​AGENDA
12:00 PM ET | Opening Remarks & Introductions (speakers & attendees)
12:20 PM ET | Entrepreneur Expert Talk #1
12:25 PM ET | Entrepreneur Expert Talk #2
12:30 PM ET | Panel Discussion & Q&A from Attendees
01:20 PM ET | Networking breakout Rooms with attendees & speakers
01:55 PM ET | Closing Remarks

​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
Early stage entrepreneurs in Consumer Packaged Goods who are looking to export to new international markets.

​PLEASE NOTE:
The Industry Roundtable has limited capacity. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

​​PARTNERS
The Startup Global program is powered by Startup Canada, co-presented by UPS and Export Development Canada, with our Ecosystem Partner, FITT, and our Community Partners.