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BIPOC TEEN SUMMIT 

A Celebration! A Movement ! A Moment !

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February 23

2026

Starts @ 10am

Sheraton Centre Toronto

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The BIPOC Summit is more than an event—it’s a bold gathering of change-makers, creatives, and community leaders committed to uplifting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth and voices.

Join us for a powerful, day-long experience filled with interactive panels, immersive workshops, a youth market, cultural performances, and networking opportunities—all led by and for BIPOC communities. Whether you're a student, parent, educator, entrepreneur, artist, or ally, this is your space to connect, create, and rise.

Official 2026 Agenda

SPEAKERS

Learn from World-Class Founders & Leaders

Isaac Olowolafe jr.

Isaac Olowolafe jr.

Isaac Olowolafe Jr. is an award-winning real estate entrepreneur, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and 2025 recipient of The King Charles III Coronation Medal. He led major projects including Dream Residences at Yorkdale and Dream Suites @ YYZ, and sponsored Canada’s national basketball teams from 2017–2020. A University of Toronto Economics graduate, he has received numerous honors including the Harry Jerome Business Award and the U of T Arbor Award. Through the Dream Legacy Foundation, he h

Desneige Frandsen -Indigenous Justice Program Manager

Desneige Frandsen -Indigenous Justice Program Manager

Indigenous Justice Program Manager

Efosa KC Obano Black Founders Network and African Impact Initiative

Efosa KC Obano Black Founders Network and African Impact Initiative

Efosa (KC) is a strategic management alumnus of the University of Toronto, where he now manages an initiative that supports Black founders with capital, community and capacity building. He also…

Leslie-McCue-Manager of Indigenous Learning and Programs at the Royal Ontario Museum and Collective

Leslie-McCue-Manager of Indigenous Learning and Programs at the Royal Ontario Museum and Collective

Manager of Indigenous Learning and Programs at the Royal Ontario Museum and Collective Member at Odawa Wiingushk

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh -CPTN-PT, PFS, NWS, Pfilates,RAB

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh -CPTN-PT, PFS, NWS, Pfilates,RAB

CPTN-PT, PFS, NWS, Pfilates,RABSamantha Montpetit-Huynh, CPTN-PT, PFS, NWS, Pfilates,RAB "Stop feeling trapped in your body and learn to love your body again." Online Menopause Health Coach Founder of the Strong Body Strong Core Academy Author, Speaker, Mentor, Coure Creator and Media Expert samcoretrainer.com

K.Adusei

K.Adusei

Biography – Kwadwo Adusei Kwadwo Adusei is a secondary school principal at one of the largest and most dynamic high schools in the GTA. With 15 years of experience in education, Kwadwo has served in a variety of leadership roles, including classroom teacher, consultant, vice-principal, and now principal. Beyond his work in school leadership, Kwadwo is passionate about supporting, uplifting, and guiding young people to reach their greatest potential. He has collaborated with numerous organizatio

Wali Shah

Wali Shah

Wali Shah is a Canadian speaker, poet, musician and philanthropist. He has spoken most prominently on topics including bullying, mental health and social change, while creating spoken word poetry specifically tailored to his projects and engagements.

Deniyi (Deni) TalabiBusiness Information Security Advisor

Deniyi (Deni) TalabiBusiness Information Security Advisor

Business Information Security Advisor | Cybersecurity Risk Consultant-MIM, PMP, CSM, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE

Benard Akuoko - Founder and creator of The Brightside Scope Benard

Benard Akuoko - Founder and creator of The Brightside Scope Benard

Ben is an advocate for promoting the significance of intersectionality of race, culture and disability through public speaking, consulting and media appearances. He is proud to be a Black male ofGhanaian descent who lives with the eye condition of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Not only has Ben completed his Social Service Worker diploma from Sheridan College and his Bachelors of Social Work from Laurentian University; he is also a graduate from the Master of Social Work program from the University of

Patience Chirisa

Patience Chirisa

DJ BONDE

DJ BONDE

Music by DJ Bonde all day !

Who You'll Meet 

  • Early-Stage Founders: Bootstrapped and scrappy, leading businesses doing $1M–$5M and ready to systemize and scale without chaos.

  • Growth-Stage Operators: Running $5M–$20M companies and laser-focused on optimizing operations, growing teams, and expanding reach.

  • Advanced Entrepreneurs: Commanding $20M–$100M enterprises. Strategy-driven, scale-ready, and often building toward a high-value exit.

  • Portfolio Entrepreneurs: Operating multiple businesses or holding companies with $100M+ in annual revenue. These are the seasoned vets with playbooks worth studying.

  • Serial Entrepreneurs: Always building, always investing, always looking to share, learn, and partner. These are your hallway mentors and bar-side deal-makers.

  • Deal-Makers & Investment Seekers: Founders looking for capital, buyers, or strategic alliances to scale faster and smarter.

  • Industry Insiders: From SaaS to ecom, pro services to manufacturing, these are the vertical experts with niche insights and proven strategies.

  • Mentors & Coaches: The battle-tested leaders and growth advisors who’ve helped dozens of companies scale and exit... and are here to help you do the same.

  • And that’s just the start. This is the room you want to be in.

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