Across Toronto to Halifax, Ottawa, and Vancouver, CCIB’s 2027 events lineup features signature forums, award celebrations, and networking events that bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners from across Canada.

On Feb. 25, the Central Business Forum & Awards Dinner returns to Toronto, offering Indigenous businesses, industry leaders and partners a day of discussion and connection. In the evening, CCIB will present the Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award and the Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award.

CCIB will then head to Halifax on April 22 for East Coast Connect. The event will feature networking opportunities, mainstage sessions, roundtable discussions and an Indigenous Artisan Marketplace.

On June 10, the Indigenous Women in Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner will take place in Ottawa. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event will highlight leadership, shared experience and community among Indigenous women, leaders and allies. The evening will conclude with the presentation of the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award.

To close out the year, CCIB will host two signature events in Vancouver. On Oct. 13, the Indigenous Relations Forum & PAIR Awards will celebrate organizations certified through the PAIR program. The event will feature Bronze-, Silver- and Gold-level PAIR award presentations recognizing commitment to Indigenous relations.

The following day, the West Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner will welcome Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate partners for a day of dialogue, insights and connection. The evening Awards Dinner will celebrate the recipients of the Indigenous Business of the Year Award, Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award and the Indigenous Small Business of the Year Award.

Save the dates and stay tuned for more information on programming, award nominations and registration opportunities in the months ahead.