Our event
Prepare to elevate your career and business at the Black Women Business Exhibit & Professional Convention, the premier gathering for black women entrepreneurs and professionals.
21
March,
2025
Opening Keynote, Panels, Masterclass, Exhibition and Career Fair
22
March,
2025
Panels, Masterclass, Exhibition, Career Fair and Networking

About the
Exhibit
Founded in 2022, the Black Women Business Exhibit & Professional Convention has grown from a local networking event to a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth for Black women entrepreneurs and professionals. By promoting meaningful connections, knowledge sharing, and opportunities, BWEPC empowers Black women in the international business landscape. Our mission is to empower and elevate Black women entrepreneurs and professionals in the global business landscape.
The Black Women Business Exhibit, Professional Convention, and Career Fair is an integrated, two-day event held during International Women’s Month. This dynamic platform is dedicated to empowering and showcasing Black women entrepreneurs, professionals, and job seekers, while also welcoming a diverse range of Canadian and global participants. The event fosters business growth, career development, networking, and allyship, while addressing the systemic barriers Black women face in the business and professional world.
Featured Masterclass Speakers

Empowering Black Women Leaders
Unlock your potential with expert-led masterclasses designed to elevate Black women in business. From entrepreneurship and leadership to finance and AI, gain practical skills and strategies to thrive in today’s global market.

Breaking Barriers to Tech Jobs
Speaker: Pasima Sule CEO Solid Rock Life and Business | ED & Founder Black Women Business Network
Pasima Sule offers practical strategies to overcome challenges and succeed in the tech industry, whether you are starting or transitioning in your career.

Business Strategies for Black Entrepreneurs
Speaker: Tiffany Callender, CEO & Co-Founder of FACE
Tiffany Callender shares impactful business strategies tailored for Black entrepreneurs, focusing on overcoming unique challenges and achieving sustainable growth.

Leading Purpose-Driven Organizations
Speaker: Dara Parker, Incoming CEO, Toniic
Dara Parker shares insights and strategies for purposeful leadership, driving impact, and inspiring mission-driven success, empowering leaders and to be leaders to transform their organizations

Leadership: The CEO in You
Speaker: Irene Mugisha Birungi, CEO, The Presidential CEO Forum Uganda
Unlock your leadership potential with Irene Mugisha's insights on driving personal innovation and transformation in today's dynamic global business environment.

Mastering Finance for Business Growth
Speaker: Bukkie Adewuyi, VP, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory, Aritzia
Master key business finance skills with expert Bukkie Adewuyi. Learn to manage finances, understand funding options, and make strategic decisions to fuel business growth.

Using AI and Transforming Your Business
Speaker: James Rout PhD, Executive Director, Cognitive Analytics
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries worldwide. Join AI expert James Rout as he demystifies AI technology and explores its applications in business.

Proposal Writing Mastery
Speaker: Franklin Bouguep, ED & Founder, Black Buildup
Master the art of Proposal writing with Franklin Bouguep. Learn to craft compelling proposals, and boost your chances of securing funding for your projects in this practical masterclass.







Canadian Aboriginal Exhibitors Spotlight
Join us at the Black Women Business Exhibit & Professional Convention 2025 to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Canadian Aboriginal exhibitors. This spotlight highlights Indigenous innovators who drive change and shape the future through unique products, services, and business solutions.
By showcasing their contributions, we honour their rich cultural heritage and support their journey to global business success. Explore a diverse range of industries, from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technology, and discover how Indigenous entrepreneurs are making an impact locally and internationally.