News Summary

The AGAZ Summit 2025, organized by the Canada Startup Association (CSA), will take place on September 23 at the Mississauga Convention Centre. This year’s theme, ‘Going Global,’ aims to equip Canadian founders with tools, connections, and market intelligence to compete in international markets. The event will feature a pitch competition, with winners joining a Canadian delegation in Dubai for the Expand North Star event. The summit will also cover strategies for market entry, securing non-dilutive capital, and aligning innovation with public policy. Notable speakers include Miryam Lazarte of Global Startups and TeachBuddyAI founder Muhammad Munawwar Khan. The CSA, led by Executive Director Hammad Siddiqui and President Tehmina Chaudhry, seeks to overhaul the Canadian startup ecosystem to be more resilient and inclusive.