Business Networking Events in Vancouver

Get ready for an evening of raw, unfiltered business stories at Fuckup Nights Vancouver. Three inspiring speakers will share real tales of failure and resilience, reminding you that setbacks are part of every entrepreneurial journey. Come for the honesty, stay for the connections with others who get it.

Kickstart your Tuesday with WRN Downtown Connectors, a relaxed in-person networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners looking to grow their network and exchange referrals. Hosted over breakfast at the Sylvia Hotel, you will meet like-minded people, share insights, and explore real business opportunities in a welcoming, collaborative space.

The WRN Board Meeting is a refreshingly agenda-free networking event at R&B Ale & Pizza House, built around genuine connection rather than pitches or presentations. It is free and open to all business professionals, though attendees are encouraged to support the host with a drink or bite while they mingle.

Join Vancouver's most dynamic business owners for this month's Business Power Breakfast, a networking event with a twist. Expect a room full of entrepreneurs ready to connect over good food and great conversation, making it an easy way to start your morning with new contacts and fresh ideas.

The North Shore Business Network is a welcoming group supporting small business owners with weekly Wednesday morning meetups. Expect open networking, quick member introductions, an educational presentation packed with practical insights, and time to exchange referrals, all designed to help your business and personal growth.

Bring your lunch and a business challenge to this collaborative working session for women founders. In a small group setting, you will get practical advice and genuine support from fellow entrepreneurs who understand the daily grind of building something new.

Join the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Club for an in-person meeting at BCIT Downtown Campus. It is a great chance to sharpen your public speaking and leadership skills while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs in a supportive, practice-focused environment.

Connect with fellow founders at the Women Founders Meetup at UBC Robson Square. This casual gathering brings together women building businesses to share experiences, swap advice, and grow their network in a supportive setting.

Join the When Women Talk Networking Mixer and Book Signing to connect and chat with fellow attendees while getting your book signed by the authors. It is a lively evening of conversation and community at the BDC offices downtown.

Join an evening designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals at the Vancouver AI, Tech and Finance Networking Event. Head to Karma Lounge to meet people shaping these fast-moving industries and trade ideas in a relaxed, social setting.

Celebrate Small Business Week at this relaxed evening of speed networking, guest speakers, and genuine connection. Facilitated networking makes it easy to meet everyone in the room, and industry experts will share practical insights to help your business grow. Guests are welcome, so bring along anyone who runs a small business or could use the support. Stick around after for live music.

Lace up for a Saturday morning run with fellow founders at The Grind by VEGAIN on Beach Avenue. It is a casual, energizing way to start the weekend, connect with other entrepreneurs, and swap ideas while getting your steps in. All paces and backgrounds are welcome.

Join the weekly Vancouver Vibe Coders meetup, now hosted at Progression Bouldering Gym's laptop-friendly cafe. Start with casual intros and chat about what you're working on, then settle into open vibe and build time to code, design, or explore AI tools. Climbing afterward is totally optional, with a day pass available for those who want to hit the walls. Designers, devs, PMs, and beginners are all welcome, so bring your laptop.

You built the product, but the market isn't buying yet, and usually the gap is positioning. In this hands-on session, you'll build a synthetic version of your ideal buyer as an AI agent and let it challenge your pitch in real time, surfacing the objections a real buyer would raise. You'll leave with sharper positioning and a reusable Claude skill for your next pitch. Come ready to put your own product and pitch to the test.

Find out how today's creators actually turn their followers into income, straight from creators in the community sharing what works for them. You'll hear strategies spanning small creators to established influencers, so there's something useful at every level. You'll also get to meet the creators behind the strategies, with insights from Vlad, CEO of AdAUC, a marketplace built to help creators earn.