The 2026 Enactus Canada National Exposition will take place in Montreal from May 6-8. The event will be hosted at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
If you are looking to volunteer or participate as a judge, fill out this form. Those selected to participate as a judge or volunteer will be contacted by a staff member with more information.
Note: Hotel room bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis, and booking before the deadline does not guarantee availability.
Booking can be made through this link or a travel agent using the code ECNE26. Full fare details can be found here.
Judges will receive a personalized link to register via email. Please contact the Partnerships Team with questions.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about your role as a judge can be found here.
2025 Enactus Canada National Exposition
May 6-8, 2025
Calgary, AB
Venue Information
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
(403) 261-8500
Parking Information
Find the most up-to-date Calgary TELUS Convention Centre parking information here.
Tuesday, May 6
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
NOTE: The Exposition is located in both the North and South Buildings of the Convention Centre.
North Building: Telus 110, Exhibition Hall CD
South Building: Glen 201-202, 203-204, 206, 208-209 (upper level), Macleod A1-4, A5, B, C, D, E1, E2 (lower level)
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer Room | 5:00 am – 11:59 pm | North Studio 6 |
| Registration and Check-In | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Telus 110 |
| Impact Challenge Tech Checks | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Glen 201–202 Glen 203–204 Glen 206 |
| Impact Challenges Final Round of Competition Judge Breakfast & Training | 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Glen 208–209 |
| Desjardins Youth Empowerment Challenge Final Round of Competition |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Glen 201–202 |
| TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Final Round of Competition |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Glen 203–204 |
| Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge Final Round of Competition |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Glen 206 |
| Faculty Advisor Meeting | 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Macleod A1–4 |
| Mental Health Ambassador Meeting Proudly presented by Co-operators |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Macleod B |
| Student Leader Meeting | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Macleod D |
| Student Entrepreneur National Competition Tech Checks | 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Student Entrepreneur National Competition Final Round of Competition Judge Training | 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Glen 208–209 |
| Opening and Awards Ceremony | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Student Entrepreneur National Competition | 4:15 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Jeanne Sauvé Workplace Inclusion Fireside Chat | 5:30 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Best Project, Project Accelerator Announcement | 5:55 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Women Leader of the Year Award Announcements | 6:15 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Student Entrepreneur Award Announcement | 6:16 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Opening Round Timeslot Announcement | 6:30 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Enactus National Competition Opening Round of Competition Tech Checks |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Glen 201–202 Glen 203–204 Glen 206 Glen 208–209 Macleod A5 Macleod B Macleod C Macleod D Macleod E1 Macleod E2 |
Wednesday, May 7
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
NOTE: The Exposition is located in both the North and South Buildings of the Convention Centre.
North Building: Telus 110, Exhibition Hall CD
South Building: Glen 201-202, 203-204, 206, 208-209 (upper level), Macleod A1-4, A5, B, C, D, E1, E2 (lower level)
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event Check-In | 6:30 am – 5:30 pm | Telus 110 |
| Opening Round of Competition Judge Breakfast & Training | 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Macleod A1–4 |
| Opening Round of Competition | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | League A – Macleod A5 League B – Macleod B League C – Macleod C League D – Macleod D League E – Macleod E1 League F – Macleod E2 League G – Glen 201–202 League H – Glen 203–204 League I – Glen 206 League J – Glen 208–209 |
| Mental Wellness Zone Proudly presented by Co-operators | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Outside Exhibition Hall CD |
| The CIRCLE Career Connections and Community Showcase | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Outside Exhibition Hall CD |
| Innovation and Impact Challenge Final Round of Competition Tech Checks | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Innovation and Impact Challenge Final Round of Competition Judge Training | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Macleod A1–4 |
| Innovation and Impact Challenge Final Round of Competition | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Awards Ceremony & Semi-Final Round Announcement | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Outside Exhibition Hall CD |
| From Vision to Victory Alumni Panel Presented by RBC Foundation | 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Outside Exhibition Hall CD |
| Impact Challenge Awards Announcements | 6:30 pm | Outside Exhibition Hall CD |
| Semi-Final Round of Competition Tech Checks | 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Macleod A5, B, C, D |
| Alumni Social | 7:30 pm | CRAFT Calgary Downtown |
Thursday, May 8
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
NOTE: The Exposition is located in both the North and South Buildings of the Convention Centre.
North Building: Telus 110, Exhibition Hall CD
South Building: Glen 201-202, 203-204, 206, 208-209 (upper level), Macleod A1-4, A5, B, C, D, E1, E2 (lower level)
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event Check-In | 6:30 am – 4:00 pm | Telus 110 |
| Semi-Final Round of Competition Judge Breakfast & Training | 7:45 am – 8:30 am | Glen 206 |
| Semi-Final Round of Competition | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | Macleod A5, B, C, D |
| Final Round of Competition Tech Checks | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Enactus Final Round of Competition Judge Lunch & Training Proudly presented by Canadian Tire Corporation |
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Glen 206 |
| Final Round of Competition Finalist Announcement | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Final Round of Competition Proudly presented by Canadian Tire Corporation |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Follow the Leader Fireside Chat with Andrew Chau, CEO and Co-Founder of Neo Financial, Enactus Alumnus |
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Awards Ceremony | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibition Hall CD |
| Team Celebration – After Party | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am | The Palace Theatre |
The Enactus Canada National Exposition is the culminating event of the academic year, showcasing the outreach projects and business ventures developed by Enactus teams across the country. Through rounds of live, presentation-based competition, business leaders serving as judges determine the National Champions and runners-up, including the team that will represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup.
National Champions and runners-up are recognized in the following:
In addition, awards are also given out for:
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