About this event
Join us at The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, a celebration and fundraiser like no other.
This event is a pivotal opportunity for supporters, donors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to come together and advance The Forum’s work of shifting social and economic power for women entrepreneurs.
As a registered charity, The Forum supports all women nationally, and offers a welcoming space to self-identifying women, trans-femme, and non-binary entrepreneurs across Canada. The Forum serves approximately 2,000 entrepreneurs annually and connects them with a network of over 18,000 alumnae.
“This program is…about learning, growing, and connecting. The entrepreneurial path is not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare to dream and work tirelessly towards those dreams. Your network is your net worth, and this program can help you build that.” - Bronwyn Bridges of PragmaClin, 2023/2024 Finalist
Location and Timing
Registration & Reception: 5:00 - 6:30 pm at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe St, Vancouver
Register with your name
Parking and valet parking are available
Dinner & Pitches: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Twilight Lounge: 9:30pm - Late
Attire: Please arrive in the business, cocktail, or evening attire of your choice.
What to expect
At The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, we'll watch some of Canada’s most promising entrepreneurs pitch their business visions and cheer them on as they each walk away with prize packages valued at $30,000 in financial, community, and wisdom capital.
Activate your support by participating in our Live and Online Auctions. All proceeds enable The Forum, a national charity, to provide the resources, education, and community that women entrepreneurs need to thrive.
Engage with influential business leaders, grow your network, and gain valuable insights.
Enjoy a seated dinner while connecting with The Forum’s community of entrepreneurs and supporters.
Why your support matters
Introducing The Forum 200: a powerful new initiative to support 200 Canadian women entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.
These are high-potential founders, often raising capital and gaining traction—like Blume, Three Ships, Apricotton, DOUBL, Revol Cares —who are building the next wave of Canadian business. Growing and scaling a business is a whole new game. These entrepreneurs don’t need a one-size-fits-all approach —they need deeply customized support built for scale.
$5,000 fuels one full year of growth-stage programming for one woman entrepreneur ready to grow. That’s not just a donation—it’s an investment. In their business. In their job creation. In Canada’s future economy.
So the question is: How many futures will you help change tonight?
Invest in The Forum 200. Powering Growth. Strengthening Canada.
See last year’s highlights
Tickets
By purchasing a ticket, you’re providing a critical donation in support of the entrepreneurs we’re proud to uplift. Please note that tickets are limited and are expected to sell out quickly.
Supporter Ticket: $489
Woman Entrepreneur Ticket: $229 - Available to self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs.
Patron Table (10 tickets): $7,500 - If interested in purchasing a table, please contact lisa@theforum.ca.
Tickets are donations and non-refundable, but may be transferred upon request.
Dress code
Business, cocktail, or evening attire–join us in what feels best!
Accessibility accommodations
The venue is wheelchair accessible and we are happy to share any additional accessibility features you may have questions about. Contact us for support at hello@theforum.ca.
Bid on exclusive items and experiences to support women entrepreneurs
All proceeds from our Live and Online Auctions directly benefit our cross-Canada network of self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs.
Though our Live Auction will be hosted live in Vancouver, you can bid in our Online Auction from anywhere!
Our Online Auction launches April 10, 2025. Please save the date and stay tuned for details!
Donate to our Live and Online Auctions
If you’d like to help us fundraise in support of women entrepreneurs while generating buzz for your business, contact onlineauction@theforum.ca to donate to the Online Auction, and akinnear@theforum.ca to donate to the Live Auction.
With thanks to our sponsors
Interested in joining these amazing organizations and becoming a sponsor of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch? Contact lisa@theforum.ca.
What is The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch?
Confidence, real-world experience, and a new network of support—that’s how The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program helps entrepreneurs navigate, activate, and fast-track their access to the different types of capital they need to thrive.
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