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The Red River Métis Business Expo 2026 is a powerful gathering inspired by the continued growth of the Red River Métis Business Association. Bringing together entrepreneurs, partners, and industry leaders, the Expo honours our strong history in trade and business while creating new pathways for collaboration, learning, and economic development. Live contracts and opportunities will be available across a range of sectors, making this a valuable opportunity for Red River Métis businesses looking to grow, build relationships, and explore new work.

Deadline to register: April 12, 2026 | Secure your spot

Location
The MET
281 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1M9
Hosted by the MMF - Red River Métis Business Association

Date
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to showcase your organization's commitment to supporting Red River Métis entrepreneurship while gaining valuable visibility among Red River Métis owned businesses and community leaders.

To learn more about available sponsorship opportunities, please contact shaun.hampton@mmf.mb.ca

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Red River Métis Business Expo 2026 Agenda

Explore the day's agenda and discover the sessions, panels, and discussions designed to inspire, inform, and connect our business community. From industry insights to meaningful conversations, each segment has been thoughtfully curated to deliver value and spark new opportunities.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Drop-In Networking Reception

An opportunity for Red River Métis entrepreneurs, partners, and industry representatives to connect in a collaborative environment. This evening reception is designed to foster meaningful relationships, explore potential partnerships, and create new business opportunities through direct, in-person engagement.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Morning

8:00 am - 8:45 am	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am	Opening Prayer & Welcome Remarks
9:00 am - 9:45 am	From Spreadsheets and Data Silos to Single Source of Truth: Building the Data Spine Your Business (and AI) Needs Presented by Jean-Eric Plamondon - Growth Strategy Learn how established businesses are building the digital infrastructure that allows their teams do more with less, and sets them up to leverage AI tools.
9:45 am - 10:30 am	From Hype to Hands-On: AI for Your Business Presented by Christian Dandeneau and Jerin Valel - IDFusion Software What AI tools do business owners & leaders actually use day-to-day? Christian Dandeneau and Jerin Valel break down the current state of AI tools and processes and use a real-world local case study of how AI can help Manitoba businesses today, for all areas, sales, operations and decision-making. No hype - just stuff that works right now!
10:30 am - 10:45 am	Break and Networking
10:45 am - 11:30 am	Navigating Procurement, A Business Owner's Perspective Facilitated by Shaun Hampton, Manager, Business Association - Red River Métis Business Development Corporation • Marc Eger, Talon Risk Management & Investigative Services • Alex Hupé, Shortline Moving Solutions Inc • Danielle Erickson, Big Chill Mobile Cooler & Freezer Rentals Ltd Hear from Red River Métis business owners who have successfully secured contracts with the MMF and its Affiliates, as well as external organizations. Gain insight into the strategies, processes, and best practices they applied - along with lessons learned and what they would approach differently in future opportunities.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm	How to Prepare and get the Most from your B2B Meetings Presented by Natalie Kulczycki, Manager, Business Development - Louis Riel Capital Corporation Make the most of your B2B meetings by learning how to present your qualifications, certifications, and capabilities with clarity and confidence while positioning your company as a trusted, ready-to-execute partner. This session will also equip you with powerful buyer-focused questions-around needs, timelines, and decision criteria so you can refine your pitch and capitalize on opportunities both today and in the future.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
	Lunch
	Keynote Address - Manitoba Métis Federation, President David Chartrand

Afternoon

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Supports of the Manitoba Métis Federation Booths
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm	Introduction to B2B Connections - What are B2B Connections? A fast-paced B2B networking event featuring timed, one-on-one meetings that help businesses connect, collaborate, and create new opportunities.
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm	B2B Connection #1
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm	B2B Connection #2
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm	B2B Connection #3
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm	Break
2:30 am - 2:50 pm	B2B Connection #4
2:50 am - 3:10 pm	B2B Connection #5
3:10 am - 3:30 pm	B2B Connection #6
3:30 am - 5:00 pm	Networking & Booths
5:00 pm	Wrap Up

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Deadline to register: April 12, 2026 | Secure your spot

LocationThe MET281 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1M9Hosted by the MMF - Red River Métis Business Association

DateThursday, April 23, 2026

Sponsorship opportunities

Meet Our Community Leaders & Entrepreneurs

Red River Métis Business Expo 2026 Agenda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Drop-In Networking Reception

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Morning

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Opening Prayer & Welcome Remarks

9:00 am - 9:45 am

From Spreadsheets and Data Silos to Single Source of Truth: Building the Data Spine Your Business (and AI) NeedsPresented by Jean-Eric Plamondon - Growth Strategy

9:45 am - 10:30 am

From Hype to Hands-On: AI for Your BusinessPresented by Christian Dandeneau and Jerin Valel - IDFusion Software

10:30 am - 10:45 am

Break and Networking

10:45 am - 11:30 am

Navigating Procurement, A Business Owner's PerspectiveFacilitated by Shaun Hampton, Manager, Business Association - Red River Métis Business Development Corporation

• Marc Eger, Talon Risk Management & Investigative Services

• Alex Hupé, Shortline Moving Solutions Inc

• Danielle Erickson, Big Chill Mobile Cooler & Freezer Rentals Ltd

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

How to Prepare and get the Most from your B2B MeetingsPresented by Natalie Kulczycki, Manager, Business Development - Louis Riel Capital Corporation

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Keynote Address - Manitoba Métis Federation, President David Chartrand

Afternoon

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Supports of the Manitoba Métis Federation Booths

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

Introduction to B2B Connections - What are B2B Connections?

1:20 pm - 1:40 pm

B2B Connection #1

1:40 pm - 2:00 pm

B2B Connection #2

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm

B2B Connection #3

2:20 pm - 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 am - 2:50 pm

B2B Connection #4

2:50 am - 3:10 pm

B2B Connection #5

3:10 am - 3:30 pm

B2B Connection #6

3:30 am - 5:00 pm

Networking & Booths

5:00 pm

Wrap Up

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Location
The MET
281 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1M9
Hosted by the MMF - Red River Métis Business Association

Date
Thursday, April 23, 2026

From Spreadsheets and Data Silos to Single Source of Truth: Building the Data Spine Your Business (and AI) Needs
Presented by Jean-Eric Plamondon - Growth Strategy

From Hype to Hands-On: AI for Your Business
Presented by Christian Dandeneau and Jerin Valel - IDFusion Software

Navigating Procurement, A Business Owner's Perspective
Facilitated by Shaun Hampton, Manager, Business Association - Red River Métis Business Development Corporation

How to Prepare and get the Most from your B2B Meetings
Presented by Natalie Kulczycki, Manager, Business Development - Louis Riel Capital Corporation