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SUMMARY:Young Professional Coffee Social
DESCRIPTION:The OYP Collective is excited to collaborate with Sncewips Heritage Museum and Gift Store again\, combining networking\, community connection\, and exploring the syilx culture and heritage! Join us on Feb 4 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. to expand your professional and social network. From 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.\, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the museum to learn about the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the syilx people. As an Indigenous-owned and operated business\, the museum amplifies syilx voices\, connects our community\, and provides a safe space for open\, honest conversation. \nHere’s What You Need to Know: \nJoining us is free! Coffee and snacks will be provided \nDrop by anytime between 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. From 9:00 a.m onwards\, enjoy a guided tour of the Sncewips Heritage Museum \nWho’s Welcome? \n• Just moved to town? Perfect\, meet your first friends here! \n• Grew up in the Okanagan? Be the guide for newcomers. \n• New to the business world or a seasoned professional? Share stories and insights. \n• Whether you’re under forty\, over forty (and yes\, we don’t check IDs)\, or anywhere in-between\, you’re welcome. \n• Need that morning caffeine fix to kickstart your day? We get it\, and we’ve got you covered. \n• Looking to make new friends\, find your community footing again\, or broaden your professional network? You’re in the right place. \nThe Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the COEDC\, and a hub of resources to help attract and retain talent in the region. There’s no membership and we don’t sell anything (other than why it’s so great to live here). All are welcome to come out and join to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/young-professional-coffee-social-22/
LOCATION:Sncewips Heritage Museum and Gift Store\, 525 British Columbia 97 #Unit 260\, Westbank\, British Columbia\, V1Z 4C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:OYP Events
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SUMMARY:Intro to AI: Fundamental Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure how it fits into your business? This free one-hour workshop that’s in partnership with WeBC introduces AI in clear\, non-technical language and shows how it can be used to save time\, reduce costs\, and stay competitive. \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/intro-to-ai-fundamental-concepts/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:24 Hour PitchLab
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: 24 Hour PitchLab\nHosted by: Accelerate Okanagan\nDate & Time:\n• Friday\, February 6\, 2026 — 4:00 PM\n• Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 — 5:00 PM (end)\nLocation: Accelerate Okanagan\, 201-460 Doyle Ave\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 0C1\, Canada \nDescription\n24 Hour PitchLab is an immersive\, founder-focused workshop where early-stage startup teams bring a draft pitch deck and leave with a polished\, investor-ready presentation. Over the course of 24 hours\, participants will refine storytelling\, strengthen pitch strategy\, and receive direct feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The event culminates in a private showcase for community leaders and investor members\, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities for founders. \nWho Should Attend:\n• Pre-seed and early-stage startup founders\n• Founders preparing for fundraising conversations\n• Teams with a working pitch deck in need of refinement \nWhat’s Included:\n• Expert-led training sessions on pitching and storytelling\n• Real-time feedback from investors & seasoned founders\n• Polished\, investor-ready pitch deck\n• All meals (Friday dinner\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch and event happy hour) \nWhy Attend:\nThis hands-on experience is designed to build confidence\, sharpen messaging\, and prepare founders for meaningful investor conversations in a collaborative\, high-impact environment. \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/24-hour-pitchlab/
LOCATION:Accelerate Okanagan\, 201-460 Doyle Ave\,\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 0C1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Talent Gateway 2026: Multi-Employer Networking Event (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual event\, organized by the Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) program\, connects employers with job-ready\, internationally trained professionals\, including pre-arrival\, pre-approved Permanent Residents and recently landed Permanent Resident candidates from across Canada.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/talent-gateway-2026-multi-employer-networking-event-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Kelowna Women In Business Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic event is designed to educate\, empower and inspire. It offers nine powerful sessions covering topics ranging from business and social media strategies to staying resilient through constant change. There will also be a full-house panel on AI – the hottest topic in town.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/kelowna-women-in-business-bootcamp-2/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan
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SUMMARY:Okanagan Business Women Coffee Meet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of connection\, networking\, and fun with other inspiring business women in the Okanagan.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/okanagan-business-women-coffee-meet-2/
LOCATION:Cascade Lounge Waterscapes
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SUMMARY:UBC Okanagan Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Okanagan Career Fair is a signature annual event that connects over 80 leading organizations with more than 2\,000 motivated students and alumni. As one of the Okanagan’s largest employer recruitment events\, it’s an opportunity to build your talent pipeline\, grow your on-campus presence\, and engage directly with future professionals from a wide range of disciplines. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/ubc-okanagan-career-fair/
LOCATION:UBCO EME Foyer
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SUMMARY:OFFSITE | Finding Clarity in Complexity
DESCRIPTION:Join Accelerate Okanagan at Summerhill Pyramid Winery for a full-day retreat designed to elevate your leadership performance. \n\n\n\nThis edition of OFFSITE is a one-day\, immersive experience designed for founders and senior leaders who want to turn complexity\, distraction\, and constant change into a strategic advantage. Helping you cut through noise\, sharpen decision-making\, and build the clarity required to lead in exponential times.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/offsite-finding-clarity-in-complexity/
LOCATION:Summerhill Pyramid Winery\, 4870 Chute Lake Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4M3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:UBC Okanagan Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Okanagan Career Fair is a signature annual event that connects over 80 leading organizations with more than 2\,000 motivated students and alumni. As one of the Okanagan’s largest employer recruitment events\, it’s an opportunity to build your talent pipeline\, grow your on-campus presence\, and engage directly with future professionals from a wide range of disciplines. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/ubc-okanagan-career-fair-2/
LOCATION:UBCO EME Foyer
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SUMMARY:Women in STEM: Turning Ideas into Impact Through Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like to build a career at the intersection of STEM and entrepreneurship? On February 26\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm\, UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering\, WeBC\, and ETSI-BC will host a Women in STEM Entrepreneurship panel featuring women founders who are turning technical expertise into real-world impact. For women in STEM\, entrepreneurship and business can be powerful pathways for transforming ideas into real-world impact. This upcoming panel brings together women entrepreneurs leading STEM-driven businesses to share their experiences at the intersection of science\, technology\, innovation\, and enterprise.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/women-in-stem-turning-ideas-into-impact-through-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:The student Union Theatre
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SUMMARY:Connect + Collab: Business Mixer [Profit w/Intention & Clarity]
DESCRIPTION:where entrepreneurs and professionals network\, share insights\, and spark powerful collaborations for growth and success!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/connect-collab-business-mixer-profit-w-intention-clarity/
LOCATION:Downtown Kelowna
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SUMMARY:Business Connect Expo
DESCRIPTION:Business Connect Expo is the ultimate in-person networking hub to spark new deals and partnerships!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/business-connect-expo/
LOCATION:Kelowna Events Centre
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