Sandbox Events & Programs

Sandbox Centre events and programs provide interactive and engaging opportunities for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators to network, gain insights, and explore new ideas that drive regional growth, market entry & expansion, and collaboration.

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Global Commercialization

Mastering Market Entry & Expansion

This 60-day cohort is designed to equip participants with practical frameworks and actionable strategies for successfully launching and scaling products or services in international markets. Focus areas include market analysis, regulatory compliance, cross-cultural communication, and building global distribution channels.

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SBX Peer Circles

Sandbox Centre’s peer-to-peer learning fosters meaningful connections by bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to share insights, challenges, and best practices for mutual growth.

Founders

Running a business is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. This peer group is designed specifically for founders looking to scale with intention. With a cap of 12 participants and a hands-on facilitator, we go beyond networking into real-time problem-solving, strategic feedback, and founder-to-founder support that makes a difference.

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C-Suite Executives

As the decision-maker, where do you go when you need perspective? This CEO-exclusive peer group creates the space for high-level dialogue, strategic insight, and honest conversations about leadership. Capped at 12 and fully facilitated, each session is built to help you gain clarity, own accountability, and grow as both a leader and a business.

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Women in Business

Are you starting or running your own business and looking for a community of like-minded women to support your journey? The Women in Business Circle is a peer support group designed to empower female founders and business owners.

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SBX Roundtables

These are practical workshop-based sessions, looking to help you learn and grow in business. Unlike traditional workshops, these sessions are designed to be interactive, progressive, and directly tied to the realities of running a company. Each series focuses on one of the most important building blocks of business, from marketing to sales to AI, and much more!

Please take a minute to fill out this short survey so we can bring you the content and conversations that matter most to you! Your voice will help shape the sessions.

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SBX Whiteboarding Sessions

Sandbox Centre’s Whiteboarding Sessions are designed to spark creativity, solve challenges, and bring your ideas to life.

Collaborate with experts and peers in a dynamic, hands-on environment where brainstorming meets strategy. Whether you’re refining a concept, tackling a roadblock, or exploring new opportunities, these sessions provide the tools and space to turn ideas into action.

Interested in hosting a Whiteboarding Session? Submit a form and our Sandbox Staff will follow up!

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Let’s get social!

Sandbox Social Hours

Sandbox Centre’s Social Hour is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, share ideas, or simply enjoy great conversations in a relaxed setting, our Social Hour fosters connections that inspire collaboration and growth. Come for the community, stay for the conversation!

Interested in hosting a Social Hour Takeover? Get in touch with our Sandbox Team!

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Lean Startup Series

Eight sessions. One goal. Help you build your business smarter, faster and stronger. We guide you from your first idea to a model that can actually gain traction (i.e. make money!) using Leanstack, a simple visual framework to test, validate and grow your ideas without wasting time or money. Each session is hands-on so you leave with tools you can use right away and the confidence to pivot or scale with clarity.

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Your favourite Women in Business Conference!

TARA Talks

Welcome to TARA Talks, the ultimate women’s conference where ambitions turn into reality! This dynamic, co-developed event was designed to inspire, empower, and equip female-identifiying business owners with the tools to make bold moves in their professional journeys.

With over 15 trailblazing female speakers each time, TARA Talks delivers impactful keynote sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Each session is crafted to spark innovation, foster meaningful connections, and provide actionable strategies to elevate your business.

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Interested in becoming a speaker or facilitator?

We’d love to collaborate with you! Opportunities come from member or sponsor activations and open calls. Fill out this form to be a part of the process.

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Please be advised that starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the first floor of 24 Maple Ave will be an active demolition site as preparations begin for Lakehead University’s opening next September. Expect construction noise in the mornings for six to eight weeks. Thank you for your understanding!

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