Presented by Ottawa Unlimited, a city-wide collaboration among Invest Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Tourism, and in collaboration with Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada, join us to kick off our first ever Ottawa Innovation Week with fellow ecosystem leaders!
This exciting official industry launch event will kickstart an incredible week of events paving the way in tech, entrepreneurship, arts, culture and innovation across our region.
Let’s celebrate our collaborative community together and support local businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders paving the way in innovation.
What You Can Expect:
Join us to mix and mingle with tech and innovation enthusiasts alike. Sip on local bevvies from Dominion City and raise a glass from beautiful wine from KIN Vinyards. Snack on tasty munchies from Pretty Eats by Hanan and shop a variety of vendors from the Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada recent cohort! Let’s raise a glass together to celebrate our collaborative ecosystem and celebrate the launch of Ottawa Innovation Week.
- Date: Monday June 9, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Bayview Yards
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- It’s all free and all are welcome!
Agenda:
5:00pm – Guest arrival
5:45 pm – Opening Remarks from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe & Ottawa Unlimited Partners
6:00 PM: Sip, snack, shop and mingle until 8:00 PM!
Important Event Details
If you are joining us in person, we are delighted to share the information below regarding transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon arrival.
Cycling: Located beside the Ottawa River Pathway and many other routes, Bayview Yards is easily accessible via bicycle. We offer ample bike racks at the front and back of our building throughout all seasons.
Driving: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2 hours of free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1 hour of free parking.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.
Inclusive & Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Rachael Pound at [email protected]. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.
Questions About This Event?
Do not hesitate to reach out to Rachael Pound should you have any questions, special mobility or accessibility requirements at [email protected].
Sincere Thanks
Sincere thanks to all partners that inspire, build and impact our ecosystem everyday as part of Ottawa Innovation Week. We are very grateful for all of your contributions. We look forward to welcoming you!
About Ottawa Innovation Week:
From June 9 to 13, 2025, Ottawa will host its first-ever Innovation Week—uniting the brightest minds and boldest voices in a powerful city-wide celebration. This isn’t just about tech—it’s about the people, ideas, and impact shaping our future. Together, we’re putting Ottawa’s innovation story on the map—and the world is watching.
Want to Get Involved in Ottawa Innovation Week?
- Host an Event: Showcase your innovation, initiative, or community by hosting an event and adding it to our online calendar: Submit your event
- Consider Sponsorship: Amplify your brand, elevate your impact, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the changemakers shaping our future. To explore opportunities, contact: Audrey Willsey at [email protected]
- Promote: Help us build a wave of city-wide pride and engagement. Use our hashtags and social media kit to promote your participation and related events:
- #YOWInnovationWeek #BoldOttawa www.ottawainnovationweek.ca
- Share Your Story: Share your innovation wins, world-changing projects, products and solutions, and contributions to Ottawa’s innovation ecosystem (from tech and talent to research, sport, art and culture, and our collective economic growth). These stories will help position Ottawa on the global stage.
- Email Audrey Willsey, Strategic Project & Operations Lead, at Invest Ottawa, [email protected] if you’d like to learn more about Ottawa Innovation Week.