WHERE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THRIVE
Join The Forum, a national registered charity, and experience the advantage of having a committed, supportive, and connected community championing you every step of the way.
About The Forum
Our mission - The Forum unlocks access to wisdom, financial and social capital for women entrepreneurs.
We help you activate, access, and grow the capitals that you need to achieve and sustain your vision of success.
The Forum supports all women nationally, and offers a welcoming space to self-identifying women, trans-femme and non-binary entrepreneurs.
Our Impact, Scale and Reach
FOR 21 YEARS, WE’VE BEEN DELIVERING REAL-WORLD EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP TO HELP WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BUILD SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES.
15,000
entrepreneurs supported since 2002
supporting entrepreneurs nationwide
46,000+
social media followers
“The Forum has made such a difference in my entrepreneurial journey so far. They connected me with the perfect Mentor, organized the absolute best online program I've ever taken, and created such a supportive environment for female business owners.”
We’re invested in your vision of success
LEARN WITH US
Explore our educational opportunities — designed for entrepreneurs in all industries and stages of business — and start creating more options for your business’ future.
FIND A MENTOR
Whether you’re just starting out or are well established in business, we’ll pair you with a Mentor who has first-hand, real-world experience accomplishing the goals you’re working towards.
ACCESS THE COMMUNITY
Connect with The Forum team, our supporters and other women entrepreneurs across the country and benefit from a collaborative and fiercely supportive approach to business ownership.
Looking to Connect and Build Community?
Our goal is to inspire and uplift, one event at a time.
At The Forum, we understand that building a supportive community is vital for women entrepreneurs to thrive. Whether you're an aspiring business owner or a seasoned founder, our events are designed to bring peers together, foster connections, and share learnings.
We are proud to invite you to our diverse range of events, held both virtually and in-person across Canada.
Unlock Your Potential
The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
Semi-Final Events 2025
We’re excited to gather our community in two cities to celebrate and support the Semi-Finalists. Join us in Vancouver or Toronto to cheer on the entrepreneurs as they pitch their visions! Finalists will be announced LIVE at the Vancouver event.
Tickets are available now!
Want To Get the Word Out About Your Business?
The Forum community is growing every day and we take pride in sharing new business highlights from women across the country, along with content that our community finds value in. Learn more about the options we offer for spreading the word to our community today.
Credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco
The Forum Event Photography
Check out some of the highlights from our incredible, energizing events! We are beyond grateful for all the entrepreneurs and supporters who came together to practice community as a verb.