PluggedIn [Ottawa]- A Networking Event for Black Entrepreneurs & Creators

​An Event for Black Founders, Small Business Owners, and Creators

​Join us on February 8, 2025, at Bayview Yards for a day of networking, learning, and growing your business. This event is designed to provide you with the tools, connections, and insights needed to take your venture to the next level, whether you're just starting out or already running a business.

​Event Details

• ​Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

• ​Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• ​Location: Bayview Yards, Ottawa

​What to Expect

• ​Networking Hour: Start the event by meeting fellow entrepreneurs and creators through a fun and fast-paced networking session. You’ll have the chance to make new connections and build relationships right from the start. Plus, there’s a prize for the most engaged participant!

• ​Fireside Chat with Efosa Obano: Efosa, founder of the Black Founders Network, will share his personal journey and discuss how the power of community can help overcome the challenges that Black entrepreneurs face.

• ​Creator Workshop: Join Folasade Diani, content creator and marketing expert, for an interactive workshop on how to build your brand and stand out in today’s creator economy.

• ​Q&A Panel: Hear from successful entrepreneurs about how they turned their passions into thriving businesses. Learn practical tips and strategies from those who’ve been through it.

• ​Pitch Competition: If you’re a Black founder with an early-stage business or idea, this is your chance to pitch for up to $6,500 in funding. Get feedback from experts and compete for the opportunity to take your business further. Submit your pitch application here.