DEFY 2026

SDAC’s biggest event is back!

Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) and Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), founders of Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC), are teaming up with WEConnect International this March for Canada’s premier supplier inclusion conference—where ideas spark, partnerships thrive, and growth happens.

We’re proud to bring you the second biennial DEFY Conference, hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 11-12, 2026.

Early Bird pricing is ON! Save over 15% when you register by January 16, 2026.

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WHY ATTEND?

• Entrepreneurs can connect with procurement professionals through matchmaking sessions, gain actionable insights from industry leaders, and build relationships that drive business forward.
• Corporations can discover new partnerships, strengthen their commitment to inclusive supply chains, and learn best practices that make a real impact.
• Meet members of other supplier councils. DEFY replaces our individual conferences in 2026, so members are highly encourage to attend and participate in this dynamic marketplace of ideas and opportunities.
• Discounted ticket rates are available for CQCC-Certified Suppliers and FAM members. To take advantage:
  • If you are a Supplier, contact vanessa.ntinu@queerchamber.ca.
  • If you are part of the FAM, contact shilik.hamad@queerchamber.ca.

Who is DEFY for?

• Diverse entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, government, and ecosystem partners from across several certifying bodies. Learn more about CAMSC and WEConnect International.
• DEFY is for those interested in developing long-lasting relationships between main actors in the Canadian supply chain.

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