BizCon Business Expo & Conference

The Locally Connected Community Hub is excited to partner with BizCon Business Expo & Conference as the Official Sponsor of the VIP Experience — and we’re inviting Community Hub members to join us for an afternoon of business connections, new ideas, and opportunities to grow.

Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Bingemans Conference Centre (Kitchener)

BizCon is one of Canada’s leading B2B networking events, bringing together 70+ exhibitors, expert speakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and hundreds of attendees in one dynamic environment.

Whether you’re looking to make new connections, discover products and services, learn from industry experts, or put your own business in front of a highly engaged audience, BizCon is an opportunity to connect with the people and ideas that can help move your business forward.

BIzcon VIP Registration

EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY HUB MEMBER OFFER: Exhibit at BizCon for Just $499!

Bizcon 2Want to do more than attend? Put your business front and centre at BizCon!

Through our partnership with BizCon, Locally Connected Community Hub members have access to exclusive exhibit booth pricing of just $499 — a special opportunity available only to our community.

Even better, this offer is limited to the first seven Community Hub businesses to register.

Your Community Hub member exhibit opportunity includes:

• Special $499 exhibit booth rate

• Exhibit space sized according to your business needs and availability

• Exposure to hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business decision-makers

• An opportunity to showcase your products, services, and expertise face-to-face

• The potential to exhibit together as part of a specially branded Locally Connected Pavilion

If all seven Community Hub exhibit spaces are confirmed, BizCon will establish a dedicated, branded “Locally Connected Pavilion” within the exhibit area, giving our participating businesses an even stronger collective presence at the conference.

With only seven member spaces available, we strongly encourage interested businesses to reserve early.

IMPORTANT: When securing your exhibit space through BizCon, indicate “Locally Connected” in the registration notes to receive the special $499 Community Hub member rate.


Exclusive VIP Experience for Community Hub Members

Bizcon 1As the Official Sponsor of the BizCon VIP Experience, we’re also creating a dedicated place for Community Hub members and guests to connect during the conference.

The VIP Experience will include:

• Catered food and drinks

• Access to the VIP Networking Lounge

• VIP ID lanyard for each guest

• Dedicated space for networking, introductions, and meaningful business connections

The full BizCon Business Expo & Conference runs from 1:00–5:00 p.m., with the exclusive VIP Experience taking place from 2:30–4:00 p.m.

Why Attend BizCon?

BizCon brings the business community together to make connections, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities. Throughout the afternoon, attendees can: 

• Engage with 70+ exhibitors offering products, services, and solutions to help businesses grow

• Attend expert-led sessions and keynotes designed to inform and inspire

• Build high-quality connections through structured and organic networking

• Discover new tools, services, technologies, and strategies

• Connect directly with entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business decision-makers

• Explore opportunities to collaborate, refer business, and develop new partnerships

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Thinking About Exhibiting? Here’s Why You Should.

An exhibit booth gives your business the opportunity to go beyond simply attending. It puts your brand directly in front of the people you want to meet.

Targeted Reach: Connect face-to-face with entrepreneurs, executives, and business decision-makers.

Showcase Your Value: Demonstrate your products, services, expertise, and solutions directly to prospective customers and partners.

Build Relationships: Create new connections and strengthen your presence within the local and regional business community.

Increase Visibility: Generate meaningful brand awareness through high-impact, face-to-face interaction.

And at just $499 exclusively for Community Hub members, this is an opportunity we don't want our members to miss.


About the Locally Connected Community Hub

The Locally Connected Community Hub is one of the largest and fastest-growing catalysts for community development and engagement throughout South and Southwestern Ontario, connecting more than 3,000 people through eight local chapters.

Our informal Business Connections Meetups are free to attend, welcoming, and open to everyone. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business professional, community leader, or simply interested in meeting more people in your community, you're invited to get connected.