Let’s kick off the day the right way, with fresh coffee, good conversation, and the people who can actually move your startup forward.
GAIN and the Canada Startup Association are bringing together Canada’s startup community with international and local investors for an intimate breakfast session that opens AGAZ Summit 2026. No pitch decks, no stage, just real conversations over a great breakfast, designed to help founders build the relationships that lead to funding.
Date
Monday, September 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location
Mississauga Convention Centre
WHY THIS BREAKFAST MATTERS
Capital doesn’t move on pitch decks alone, it moves on trust, and trust starts with a conversation. This breakfast is built for exactly that: a relaxed, high-signal room where founders and investors meet as people first, before the formal Investor Camp sessions begin.
Sit down with international and local investors actively deploying capital into Canadian startups
Connect with fellow founders navigating the same fundraising journey as you
Set the tone for a productive day with warm introductions, not cold pitches
Hear candid perspectives on what investors are looking for in 2026
WHO SHOULD BE IN THE ROOM
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Early to growth-stage founders raising or preparing to raise
Startup teams attending AGAZ Summit 2026
Entrepreneurs looking to expand their investor network
Investors & Capital Partners
VCs, angel investors, and family offices
International investors exploring the Canadian market
Corporate venture and innovation leads
WHAT TO EXPECT
A focused 120 minutes, intentionally kept small to keep the conversations real.
8:00 AM
Doors open, coffee and breakfast served
8:15 AM
Welcome remarks from GAIN and CSA
8:25 AM
Open networking, hosted table introductions
9:15 AM
Closing remarks and transition into Investor Camp
Seats Are Limited (By Design)
This is an intimate session, not a stage event.
We keep the room small so every conversation counts.