CanadianSME Small Business Show 2025: Thriving in the Digital-First Economy

Canada’s Leading Small Business Event Returns on May 29, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The highly anticipated CanadianSME Small Business Show 2025 is set to return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building, Level 100 on May 29, 2025, bringing together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a full day of insight, inspiration, and innovation. This year’s theme, “Thriving in the Digital-First Economy,” reflects the growing need for small businesses to not only adapt to digital transformation—but to lead it.

Now in its latest edition, the CanadianSME Small Business Show has become a cornerstone event for the entrepreneurial community across Canada. With a powerful lineup of keynote presentations, expert-led panels, and interactive workshops and demos, this exclusive one-day event will equip attendees with actionable strategies to navigate the modern business landscape and leverage digital tools for growth and resilience.

Key Topics:

Digital Transformation Unlocked: Strategies for Small Business Success
Discover practical steps and tools to integrate digital technologies into your operations. Learn how to adopt a transformation mindset and drive innovation across your business.

Moderated by: Dr. Georgette Zinaty, Founder and CEO of Women Helping Empower Women and the Chief of Staff at Myant Corporation

AI and Automation: Transforming Small Business Operations for Efficiency
Explore how artificial intelligence and automation can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and deliver better customer experiences—making your small business more agile and scalable.

Moderated by: Miki Velemirovich, Head of Product, Alexa Translations AI

The Human Element: Nurturing Talent and Culture in a Tech-Driven Small Business Landscape
Learn how to balance technology adoption with people-first leadership. This session will focus on building strong teams, fostering positive workplace culture, and developing talent in an evolving digital world.

Moderated by: Shveta Malhan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Yenza3

Exclusive Keynotes

Digital transformation in logistics to facilitate growth and navigate evolving regulations
Presented by Paul Gaspar, Director, Small Business, UPS® Canada
Enterprise-Level Strategies for Everyday Entrepreneurs
By Mike Bruno, AVP, Digital at Co-operators
The AI-Powered CFO: Transforming Finance into the Growth Engine
With Eric Sleeth, Sr Growth Manager at Sage Canada
Maximizing your business in Canada
Presented by Mohamed Basma, General Manager, Small Business Services at ADP Canada
The State of IT for SMB
By Justin Folkerts, Chief Operating Officer at Supra ITS
Agile Cash-Flow Management or How CFOs Stay in Control When Everything Changes
With Ali Masoud, SAP Finance Solution Architect at Talan Americas
Beyond the Code: Balancing Digital and Human-Centered Innovation in a Digital-First Economy
By Sarah Jameson, National Director of Franchise Sales with Freshslice Pizza
Air Canada - Supporting Canadian SME's
By Bradley Sutherland, Senior Manager, Business Development, Air Canada
How to dominate Google Maps as a local business
With Kyle Sutton, Vice President of Sales at PagePros
What If What You're Feeling Isn't Aging, But a Warning Sign?
Presented by Dr. Mark Hawass, Founder of Arthritis VIP
Keeping your SME safe from Cybercriminals
By Rene-Sylvain Bedard, IT specialist and the CEO of Indominus Managed Security Inc.

Workshops

Achieving Important Productivity Gains In YOUR Business by Leveraging AI/GenAI Tools Without Breaking the Bank
Led by Meet Patel, Machine Learning Engineer and AI Software Developer, Zetane
How to Build a Story that Sells
By Stephen Semple, Partner, Director, and President, The Wizard of Ads
3 Simple Steps that Will Increase Your Sales
With Jane-Michèle Clark, Founder and CEO, The Q Group
How to use AI to Automate your business
Led by Amin Panjwani, Managing Partner with Achievan
AI or Die? A Practical Path to Smart Small Business Operations with Zoho
By Kira Tchernikovsky, Co-Founder and COO, Customerization Inc.
Turning Finance Into Your Secret Weapon
With Daryl Ching, Founder and Owner, Vistance Capital Advisory
Value of Fractional HR for Small Business
By Paola Accettola, CEO & Principal Consultant at True North HR Consulting
Award-Winning HR & OHS Solutions: Protect Your People, Your Business, and Your Future with BrightHR
By Brit Loojie, HR Advisor at BrightHR & Javon Grant-Lewis, Business Development Manager at BrightHR

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Demo Presentations

Work Without Walls: Secure, Seamless Access from Anywhere
Presented by Moin Khan, Managing Director, XenTegra Canada & India
Scaling your business with AI Agents
By Bradley Arsenault, CTO, Prospera Labs Inc.
How to make your website the No. 1 sales agent?
With Vinay Raj, Chief Solutions Engineer, ExpertiseAI
Outgrowing Band-Aids & Duct Tape to Build a Stronger Business: A smarter way to solve business problems without burning time, money, or brain cells
By Trevor Shorte, Chief Growth Officer, Cansulta
Mortgages for the Self-Employed: Real Options, Real Approvals
With Mia Zhang, Mortgage Broker at Effortless Mortgage
THE POWER OF 3D Virtual Tours & Video in marketing your location
By Yauheni Baldziusau, Co-Founder and CEO, Odyssey3D
Lead Flow Demo: From Landing Page to Inbox
Presented by Ryan Prud'homme, Partnership Manager, Cyberimpact
The Power Pitch: Storytelling That Gets Funding
By Naz Noorani, Director of Community & Partnerships at Canada Startup Association & Hammad Siddiqui, Founder & Executive Director at Canada Startup Association
AI AGENTS ARE REAL AND THEY ARE HERE!
By Naazim Abdulla, Chief AI Officer at Naico ITS

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Networking Opportunity: Business Mixer | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Cap off your day with a high-energy Business Mixer, where attendees, speakers, and sponsors can connect in a relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to make new business contacts, explore collaborations, or simply unwind, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and engage with fellow professionals.

Meet Our Esteemed Partners:

The CanadianSME Small Business Show 2025 is thankful to its sponsors and partners, including:

UPS – Shipping Partner
Co-operators – Platinum Sponsor
Canon - Business Solutions Partner
Page Pros - Exclusive Digital Partner
A1 Global College - Knowledge Partner
ADP, Sage, Freshslice, Talan – Gold Sponsors
Mercer Marsh Benefits, BDC, Canada Life, Bright HR – Bronze Sponsors
BDC - Lanyard Sponsor
Zensurance – Registration Desk Sponsor
Air Canada, Indominus, Arthritis VIP – Keynote Sponsor

Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or enterprise leader supporting SMBs, this event is your gateway to the latest trends, technologies, and expert advice that can take your business to the next level.

About the CanadianSME Small Business Show:

The CanadianSME Small Business Show 2025 is a leading national event designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect with over 2,000 professionals from across various industries. It offers a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, gain expert insights, and highlight top-tier products and services. Attendees will benefit from engaging workshops, impactful keynote presentations by industry leaders, and interactive Q&A sessions with accomplished CEOs. It’s an unmatched opportunity to get your questions answered, build valuable connections, and learn from some of Canada’s most influential business minds.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
Register today at www.smeexpo.ca

Contact:
info@canadiansme.ca
416 655 0205
647 668 5785

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