What’s on
Events
Browse Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming and past events as a list or on the calendar.
Past
Elevate the Rainbow 2026
- Toronto
Join a Pride Toronto Major Cultural Event celebrating queer and allied small businesses! Reserve your space today!
Hamilton Networking & Professional Headshot Event
- Hamilton
- Networking
Join us for an evening of professional development, networking, and community building in Hamilton!
Village Pride 2026
- Hamilton
This free, all-ages celebration brings the community together for a day of music, dancing, shopping, and unforgettable drag performances.
OQCC x QUARTZ: Queer Art Hang
- Hamilton
- Creative
- Networking
Join OQCC and Quartz for a casual evening of networking + optional art-making!
Inside the Queer Creative Hub
- Toronto
- Creative
- Networking
Join us for Inside the Queer Creative Hub , the official launch reception for the Queer Creative Hub (QCH) — a new platform by OQCC dedicated to connecting, showcasing, and supporting queer creatives.
Hamilton Networking Night: Speed Networking + Social Hour
- Hamilton
- Networking
Join the Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community building at Bernie's Tavern in Hamilton. For March, we are doing 2 networking events in one!
RISE Networking Event
- Toronto
- Networking
Held in recognition of Trans Day of Visibility, RISE will feature a keynote from Fae Johnstone, a mini trade show highlighting queer-led organizations, and time to connect during an open networking reception.
London Networking Night: Speed Networking + Social Hour
- London
- Networking
A casual networking night to kick off OQCC’s new London regional hub!
Thunder Bay Networking Social
- Thunder Bay
- Networking
Following successful launches in Hamilton and London, we’re launching our third OQCC regional hub in Thunder Bay!
Toronto AGM Networking Event
- Toronto
- AGM
- Networking
Our Annual General Meeting and free monthly networking event are planned for February 24. More details are coming soon!
Hamilton February Networking Social
- Hamilton
- Networking
Missed our last Hamilton Hub launch event, or ready for round two? Join us again for another casual networking night with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and professionals!
London Networking Social
- London
- Networking
A casual networking night to kick off OQCC’s new London regional hub!
Hamilton Queer Connect Social Co-Work
- Hamilton
- Networking
Join our weekly casual networking and co-working session! Meet other queer professionals and community members in Hamilton to discuss ideas, business plans, and receive feedback.
OQCC x Queer Tech: AI, Equity & Queer Business
- Tech
- Education
- Networking
AI is changing how we work, create, and run businesses, often faster than we can keep up with. OQCC has teamed up with Queer Tech to explore what that shift means for LGBTQIA+ professionals and entrepreneurs.
Hamilton Networking Social
- Networking
Connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and entrepreneurs in Hamilton! A networking event with a short featured performance.
December Holiday Social
- Networking
Free for OQCC Members, $10 for non-members. Hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Cash bar available.
PAC-OR & OQCC: Introduction to Federal Procurement and How the Government Buys What You Sell
- Virtual
Learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.
OQCC x CQCC Trade Mission Social
- Networking
We’ve teamed up with CQCC (formerly CGLCC) for a special networking night! Free to attend! Hors d’oeuvres provided. Refreshments and cash bar available. Facilitated networking and social mingling.
October Spooky Social
- Networking
$5 for OQCC Members, $10 for non-members. Your ticket includes tacos and appetizers! Additional drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and food will be available for purchase at the restaurant.
Intersectionality for Entrepreneurs: Building Welcoming Businesses
- Virtual
Online workshop hosted by the Manitoba LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Facilitator Cynthia Fortlage will share practical frameworks, language tips, and real-world strategies to help entrepreneurs build workplaces where everyone feels included.
OQCC Regional Connection - Ottawa
- Virtual
Connect with Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce and learn about our plans to expand our network in Ottawa!
Espresso Yourself: Evening Brew
- Virtual
- Members Only
Join us bi-weekly for our members only OQCC Coffee & Connect on Zoom. Free for members to attend.
OQCC Regional Connection - Hamilton
- Virtual
Connect with Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce and learn about our plans to expand our network in Hamilton!
Espresso Yourself: Midday Boost
- Virtual
- Members Only
Join us bi-weekly for our members only OQCC Coffee & Connect on Zoom. Free for members to attend.
Bougie BBQ: Back to Biz
- Networking
Free to attend, food included, cash bar, fully accessible venue
August Networking
- Networking
Free to attend, snacks and 1 non-alcoholic drink ticket included, fully accessible venue
Espresso Yourself: Early & Engaged
- Members Only
Join us bi-weekly for our members only OQCC Coffee & Connect on Zoom. Free for members to attend.
July Networking Event
- Networking
O'Gradys Restaurant on Church Street Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members (+tax) and include a drink ticket and food. Buy tickets here .
Espresso Yourself: Evening Blend
- Members Only
Join us bi-weekly for our members only OQCC Coffee & Connect on Zoom. Free for members to attend.
Elevate the Rainbow 2025
Join us in Toronto’s iconic Distillery Historic District for an inspiring day of connection, celebration, and Queer entrepreneurship. Reserve your space today!