Business events and conferences in Estrie
37 upcoming events in Estrie: business conferences, breakfast conferences, recognition galas, industrial trade shows, training sessions, summits and networking activities run by chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and social-economy organizations across the region. Every listing links back to its organizer's official website.
Open the calendar filtered on Estrie to combine sector, format, price and period.
View Estrie on the calendar →Cities in this region (7)
The number shows the events listed within the current display window.
Upcoming events
-
Les ShowUP-06
Festive networking for young professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs, organized by the Coaticook Chamber of Commerce at Microbrasserie Hop Station (Oct. 5). Free.
-
Vous lancer en France
Webinar organized with the French Canadian Chamber of Commerce to help Estrie businesses move from intention to action on a plan to expand or set up operations in France.
-
Déjeuner entrepreneurial du QG
Breakfast-talk series where the business community tackles Sherbrooke's key social issues (indicative price).
-
InnovAcet 2026
ACET's annual gathering at Orford Musique (Oct. 7, 12:30 to 7 p.m.): showcase of six tech startups, panels on post-funding and growth, ACET's 15th anniversary and a networking cocktail. Pre-sale from $20 (student) to $85 (partner), regular price from $30 to $100.
-
Progrès, et si progresser ne signifiait pas nécessairement faire plus
Immersive day at the Promutuel Assurance entrepreneurship headquarters exploring organizational resilience and strategic development, including workshops, a three-course lunch and networking at restaurant Madame B. Ticket at $65.
-
Café réseautage, Clan Estrie
Informal networking coffee organized by RMA la famille d'affaires at Café Delyssa, aimed at women entrepreneurs in the Estrie region to build connections and discover each other's businesses.
-
Un nouveau chapitre se dessine | Soirée de dévoilement
5 to 7 reveal evening for the CCI de Sherbrooke's new brand identity and renewed tools, at Club de golf Sherbrooke (Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m.). Free, registration required.
-
Forum régional sur la polarisation sociale et le vivre-ensemble 2026
Regional forum by the Réseau estrien en développement social on social polarization and living together, at Bishop's University's Gait Pavilion, followed by local forums in Sherbrooke (Oct. 16) and Brome-Missisquoi (Dec. 3) (regional forum on Oct. 15, registration to come). No rate published.
-
Loge JCS au match des Gaiters vs Vert & Or
Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke networking event in a VIP box at the football match between the Bishop's Gaiters and the Université de Sherbrooke Vert & Or. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members, including two hot dogs and drinks.
-
Resoluo, formation hybride en IA du RJCCQ
Hybrid AI training session by the RJCCQ for students and young professionals aged 40 and under, offered through the Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke.
-
Performance PME 2026, L'IA au cœur de votre entreprise
9th edition of Performance PME, an event by the Val-Saint-François regional county municipality at the Centre communautaire France-Gagnon, featuring talks and real examples on integrating AI into SME operations. Ticket at $25.
-
Rendez-vous Carrière 2026
Career fair held at the Maison régionale de l'industrie in Sherbrooke (Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.), listed on the QG de l'entrepreneuriat calendar.
-
Semaine sherbrookoise des rencontres interculturelles (SSRI) 2026
Sherbrooke's major gathering for dialogue, intercultural connection and welcoming people of all backgrounds, carried by the City of Sherbrooke and community partners. The launch evening for the 13th edition is confirmed for October 28, 2026; the full Week program had not yet been published at the time of collection.
-
Sommet du repreneuriat de l'Estrie
First regional summit on business succession, organized by the CCI de Sherbrooke and the Maison régionale de l'industrie: panels, entrepreneur testimonials and hands-on exchanges, at Club de golf Sherbrooke (Oct. 28, 7:30 a.m. to noon). No rate published outside the ticketing platform.
-
Café réseautage chez Lefko
Fall networking coffee of the Memphrémagog Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism at Lefko (Oct. 29, 8 to 10 a.m.), with a plant tour, in collaboration with the MRC and CAE Memphrémagog.
-
Forum régional Sherbrooke : Amplifier la maturité de son équipe pour diriger sans s'épuiser
Entrechefs PME regional forum at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat Promutuel Assurance (Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m.) on team maturity and sustainable leadership.
-
Développer son modèle d'affaires
Entrepreneurship workshop on developing a business model, at the Quartier général de l'entrepreneuriat Promutuel Assurance in Sherbrooke. (estimated date)
-
Mois de l'économie sociale en Estrie
All November, the Estrie collective-entrepreneurship hub runs Social Economy Month: activities, visibility for collective enterprises and gathering events (2026 program to come).
-
Gala du Mérite de l'entrepreneuriat collectif estrien
The annual gala celebrating Estrie's co-ops and social-economy nonprofits: innovation, local roots and socioeconomic impact (date and price estimated from the 2024 edition).
-
Rendez-vous de l'entrepreneuriat collectif de l'Estrie 2026
Annual event by the Pôle d'entrepreneuriat collectif de l'Estrie at the Promutuel Assurance entrepreneurship headquarters, featuring a keynote, panel and discussion tables on resource sharing and governance in the social economy. Priced at $60 for members and $80 for non-members.
-
Colloque logement social et abordable en Estrie (RÉDS)
The Estrie social-development network gathers nonprofits and non-profit housing players: workshops and solutions to the housing crisis (date estimated from the November 2024 edition).
-
Souper tournant La Suite
Four-course rotating dinner organized by the Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke at restaurant La Suite, designed for new and existing members to network. Priced at $75 for members and $90 for non-members.
-
Communauté Power BI #19
19th meetup of the Power BI community at Magog Technopole (Nov. 25, 8:30 a.m.): sharing practices in analytics and data visualization. Price not published on the ticketing page.
-
Journée stratégique, Innovation et Productivité 2026
Day organized at the Promutuel Assurance entrepreneurship headquarters on manufacturing innovation and productivity, featuring talks, panels and masterclasses on cybersecurity, generative AI and workforce issues.
-
Cocktail des Fêtes de la CCIS
Festive year-end networking of the Sherbrooke CCI (estimated date).
-
Cocktail du Nouvel An du QG de l'entrepreneuriat
Festive new-year kickoff for Sherbrooke's entrepreneurial community at the QG Promutuel Assurance (estimated date).
-
Introduction à la gouvernance démocratique 1 - Membrariat et vie associative
Online (Zoom) workshop by the Pôle d'entrepreneuriat collectif de l'Estrie on membership and associative life, first of two workshops (Jan. 14, 2027, 9 a.m. to noon). $60 per team.
-
Introduction à la gouvernance démocratique 2 - Conseil d'administration
Online (Zoom) workshop by the Pôle d'entrepreneuriat collectif de l'Estrie on the board of directors' roles, second of two workshops (Jan. 21, 2027, 9 a.m. to noon). $60 per team.
-
Sommet MAIN 2027
8th edition of the annual gathering of Quebec's accelerators and incubators, at the Grand Times Hotel in Sherbrooke, under the theme Confluence(s), February 3-4, 2027. Ticket at $595.
-
Souper du maire de Coaticook 2026
Annual dinner and address with the mayor of Coaticook, at Salle l'Épervier, held February 11, 2026 (estimated date, 2027 edition not yet announced, 5:30 p.m. reception). No rate published.
-
Finale locale du Défi OSEntreprendre (Sherbrooke)
Entreprendre Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke Innovante) celebrates the city's new entrepreneurs in the Défi (estimated date).
-
Vitrine des startups de l'ACET
The ACET Banque Nationale (UdeS) showcases its tech startups to investors and the community (estimated date).
-
Expo entrepreneuriale
5th edition expected at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat: idea battles, pitch contest ($5,000), workshops and networking (estimated date).
-
Salon industriel de l'Estrie
19th edition of the Estrie manufacturers' gathering: equipment, subcontracting and automation. Free visitor entry (online registration).
-
Journée de l'emploi et de la formation continue
Estrie employers and job seekers at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat: recruitment and continuing education (estimated date).
-
Soirée Accords Bières & bouffe 2026
Beer-and-food networking evening hosted by the Coaticook Chamber of Commerce, at Verger le Gros Pierre in Compton, held June 4 in prior years (estimated date, 2027 edition not yet announced). No rate published.
-
Gala Reconnaissance Estrie
600+ leaders at the Centre de foires: the CCIS celebrates Estrie business excellence, from manufacturing to nonprofits (estimated date).
Past editions this year
Kept to show the region's annual rhythm and help anticipate the next editions.
-
Colloque RH 2026 | Au cœur de la performance : l'humain
Third edition of the Coaticook area HR symposium at the Pavillon des arts et de la culture (Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.): human resources management and organizational development issues. Pricing announced as forthcoming.
-
Assemblée générale annuelle de la CCIS
Annual general meeting of the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat (Sep. 30, 5 p.m.): annual report, financial statements and election of nine directors, registration required.
-
Disruption numérique - 4e édition
Day on artificial intelligence in business at the Université de Sherbrooke cultural centre (Sep. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.): talks, hands-on workshops and round tables, in partnership with Université de Sherbrooke.
-
Tournée GCR 2026 - Sherbrooke
7th tour of Quebec's residential construction warranty (GCR): regulatory updates and networking for builders, at the Delta Sherbrooke (Sep. 28, 12:45 p.m., indicative price).
-
Déjeuner Innovation #11 - Franchiser son savoir-faire pour se développer à l'international
Économie Estrie innovation breakfast at GoliathTech in Magog (Sep. 25, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.): franchising as a lever for international growth, with a plant tour. Cost $50, early-bird $40, breakfast included.
-
Déjeuner-conférence de la CCI de Sherbrooke
Morning talk and structured networking for Sherbrooke business people (indicative price).
-
Atelier : Financer son projet d'affaires
Workshop in the start-up track of the QG de l'entrepreneuriat Promutuel Assurance on financing a business project (Sep. 24, 9:30 a.m.).
-
Lancement de la campagne Centraide Estrie 2026
Public kickoff of Centraide Estrie's annual campaign, at Les Fantastiques in Magog: testimonials, an interactive quiz and the announcement of a major partnership. Registration required by September 14. Price not published.
-
Communauté Power BI #18
18th meetup of the Power BI community at Magog Technopole (Sep. 23, 8:30 a.m.): sharing practices in analytics and data visualization. Price not published on the ticketing page.
-
Café Repreneurs - Sherbrooke (Repreneuriat Québec)
Monthly coffee meetup by Repreneuriat Québec (CTEQ) for people considering taking over a business. Next Sherbrooke edition on September 23 (other listed dates: October 21, November 18). Price not published.
-
Atelier express : Valider son marché et BMC
Evening format: market validation and Business Model Canvas (Sep. 17, 5:30 p.m.).
-
Formation | Pris entre deux feux : prendre soin de la santé psychologique de vos gestionnaires
Maison régionale de l'industrie training on managers' psychological health, developed with Université de Sherbrooke and BRIO PAE (Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to noon). Pricing: $145 MRI member, $190 non-member.
-
Formation | Formation pour formateurs
Two-session training (60% hands-on) for production employees who train colleagues, at the Maison régionale de l'industrie (Sept. 17 and 24). No rate published.
-
5 à 7 de la rentrée économique
Sherbrooke Innovante's back-to-fall 5 to 7 with the region's economic development organizations, at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat, possibly on the rooftop weather permitting (Sept. 17, 5 p.m.). Free.
-
Soirée réseautage de la Chambre Memphrémagog
Networking between business people, merchants and tourism players of the Memphrémagog MRC (indicative price).
-
Atelier : Étudier et valider son marché
Concrete market research and validation methods (Sep. 16, 1:30 p.m.).
-
Webinaire | Mon succès numérique
Économie Estrie webinar (Sep. 11, 11 a.m.) on the Mon succès numérique program: eligible projects, criteria and funding of up to $11,200 with support from college technology transfer centres.
-
Webinaire certification NUMERI
Launch webinar for the NUMERI certification (digital transformation): understanding the process, positioning and taking action. Also offered Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, 2026. Free.
-
Atelier : Développer son modèle d'affaires
Build and challenge your business model at the QG (Sep. 10, 9:30 a.m.).
-
Atelier : S'organiser pour démarrer
Hands-on workshop in the QG's start-up track (Sep. 9, 1:30 p.m.).
-
Atelier express : Planifier et financer son projet d'affaires
Evening format (5:30 p.m.): business plan and funding sources, fast-tracked.
-
Webinaire | Aides disponibles pour les entreprises québécoises touchées par les tarifs américains
FCCQ and KPMG Québec webinar on government support measures (IRRT, BDC fund, Diversification Fund) for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs (Sept. 9, noon). Free.
-
Midi Lunch & Learn du QG : DistriQ, Zone Innovation Quantique de Sherbrooke
Free lunch series by QG de l'entrepreneuriat Promutuel Assurance: DistriQ (Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone) presents its services, September 8 from noon to 1 p.m., bring-your-own-lunch, no registration required.
-
Croisière réseautage immobilier - 3e édition
150+ real-estate brokers cruising Lake Memphrémagog: cocktail, 3-course dinner and strategic networking aboard the Grand Cru (Sep. 3, 5 to 11:30 p.m., indicative price).
-
Tournoi de golf de la CCIS
The Sherbrooke CCI's annual classic at Club de golf Sherbrooke (Sep. 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), 12-hole format with continuous tee-offs. Pricing: $185 members, $215 non-members, $60 for the cocktail only.
-
Les bases du pâturage en production laitière
Régénération Canada and Lactanet: workshop day and visit of Butler & Sons Farm with experts from Quebec, France and the U.S., lunch included (Sep. 2, Lennoxville, indicative price).
-
Séance d'info : soutien et outils de Sherbrooke Innovante
Every Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at the QG: overview of support for Sherbrooke entrepreneurs (weekly series).
-
5@7 Apogei : l'entraînement cognitif
Applied neuroscience for business performance, at Apogei Performance (Aug. 19, 5 p.m.). Pricing: $25 members, $35 non-members, including the talk, clinic tour, demonstrations and refreshments.
-
L'IA en milieu de travail : bien l'utiliser, mieux la comprendre
Sherbrooke CCI breakfast talk on artificial intelligence in the workplace, at Lavery law firm (Jun. 17, 7 a.m.). Pricing: $30 members, $35 non-members, plus taxes; registration was sold out.
-
Gala Reconnaissance Estrie 2026
"The audacity to build": 600+ leaders at Sherbrooke's Centre de foires on June 12.
-
Déjeuner entrepreneurial : Forum itinérance 2026
Sherbrooke's business community tackled homelessness on June 3.
-
Visite industrielle chez BRP (Économie Estrie)
Tour of BRP's Valcourt plant and regional workforce roundtable.
-
Défis et opportunités : soutenir le développement économique en temps incertains
Sherbrooke CCI session on economic development in uncertain times (May 14, 7 a.m.). Pricing: $55 members, $65 non-members.
-
Journée de l'emploi et de la formation continue 2026
Estrie employers and job seekers gathered at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat on May 13.
-
L'impact des technologies immersives en formation
Sherbrooke CCI session on the use of immersive technologies for corporate training (May 7, 5 p.m.).
-
Expo entrepreneuriale 2026
4th edition at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat: idea battles, pitches ($5,000 in prizes) and plant tours.
-
5@7 Recherche & Affaires
Sherbrooke CCI networking evening bringing together the research community and local businesses (Apr. 15, 5 p.m.).
-
Webinaire : se conformer à la loi 42
Sherbrooke CCI webinar on employer obligations under Bill 42; repeated on April 21, 2026.
-
Soirée Casino Joly Riendeau présentée par ACVS au Théâtre Granada
Benefit casino evening of the Jeune Chambre de Sherbrooke at Théâtre Granada (Mar. 19, 5 p.m.), presented by ACVS.
-
Conférence stratégique : Tarifs douaniers - anticiper, s'adapter et rester compétitif
Conference at the QG de l'entrepreneuriat (Mar. 10, 9:30 a.m.) on the impact of customs tariffs on Estrie businesses, with Maison régionale de l'industrie and Sherbrooke Innovante.
-
Perspectives économiques et financières 2026
Sherbrooke CCI breakfast talk on the 2026 economic and financial outlook, presented by Desjardins at Club de golf Sherbrooke (Feb. 26, 7 a.m.).
-
Webinaire : La Clé 42 d'ALIAS pour prévenir et gérer le harcèlement psychologique et les violences à caractère sexuel en milieu de travail
Sherbrooke CCI webinar on Bill 42 obligations regarding psychological harassment and sexual violence at work; repeated on February 18, 2026.
-
Webinaire express : Portail et accompagnement pour assurer votre conformité à la Loi 27
Sherbrooke CCI webinar with Descormiers on compliance with Bill 27 (occupational health and safety); repeated on January 20, 2026.
Cities in this region
The number shows the events listed within the current display window.
Explore further
Open the calendar filtered on Estrie to combine sector, format, price and period.
Do you organize business events?
Bizenda is free and open: get in touch and we will add your activity in the next update cycle.
By theme
Cross-region readings of the directory, all regions combined.