Workin’ 9 to 5
There’s something about the start of fall that feels like a fresh beginning. With new ideas, renewed energy, and plenty happening around the community, we’re heading into September excited for what’s ahead!
This month, we’ve got founders sharing hard-won lessons, industry leaders taking the stage, community events throughout the month, and EPTECH’s National Electronics Show making its way to Catalyst 137. Let’s dive into it together!
This month, we’ve got founders sharing hard-won lessons, industry leaders taking the stage, community events throughout the month, and EPTECH’s National Electronics Show making its way to Catalyst 137. Let’s dive into it together!
Here’s what’s happening across the community:
Every Wednesday — Pop-Up Lunches (12:00–1:30 PM – Belmont / Glasgow Hall)
Break up the week with something tasty. Pop-up lunches return every Wednesday!
This month our vendors are:
This month our vendors are:
- The Dessert Artist
- Los Rolling Tacos
- Pizza Lunch with RSM (more info below)
- Sweet & Savoury Pie Company
- Taste Of Seoul
Monday September 7th — Closed For Labour Da.y
Our front doors will be locked on September 7th for Labour Day. Members can use KISI to access the space.
Saturday September 12th — Built To Flex: PM Waterloo Annual Conference 2026 (9:30AM-4:30PM – Belmont Hall)
Built to Flex is a one-day conference about exactly that: the durable principles and hard-won judgment that let products — and the people who build them — flex under pressure without losing their core. The tools flex. The fundamentals don’t.
Register Here
(Members get $15 off with code: CATALYST)
Register Here
(Members get $15 off with code: CATALYST)
Wednesday September 16th — Retro Pizza Party in support of Food4Kids
(12PM-1:30PM – Glasgow Hall)
What if your lunch could feed more than just you? We’re teaming up with RSM for a Retro Pizza Lunch Fundraiser that turns a simple slice into meaningful community impact. 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Food4Kids Waterloo Region and then matched 1:1 by the RSM US Foundation, doubling the impact of every slice purchased. Pre-orders start on the 3rd and go until the 14th!
Wednesday September 16th —Panel Discussion with Pulse Law, RBCx, BDO and BrightIron (2PM-4PM – Atrium)
This panel discussion is an honest, founder-focused conversation with leaders who have collectively advised hundreds of startups through fundraising, hiring, scaling, legal challenges, and financial growth. Rather than telling you what should happen, we’ll share the real patterns we see every day—the costly mistakes founders make, how to spot them early, and what you can do differently.
Register Here
Register Here
Thursday September 17th — Discover CCIN Vertex: Application Launch & Lunch (12PM-2PM – Belmont Hall)
Join CCIN, Geotab, and Miovision for the official launch of CCIN Vertex, a new commercialization program helping Canadian companies build the future of connected transportation. Learn how startups can access live fleet telematics, smart intersection data, commercialization support, and direct connections to industry partners through Canada’s first city-scale connected transportation testbed.
Register Here
Register Here
Thursday September 17th — Fall Happy Hour (4PM-5PM – Belmont Hall)
Summer had its moment. Now it’s fall’s turn! Join us for a happy hour in Belmont Hall to celebrate the new season! There will be drinks, snacks and plenty of time to catch up with your fellow members before the pumpkin spice takeover officially begins.
Thursday September 24th — Fitness Feeds Futures
(5:30 PM-7:30PM – C137 (beside Graffitti Market))
Join RSM for an evening of movement, community, and giving back! Participants will enjoy a 30 minute Pilates class, a 30 minute DROM Practice, and a refreshing post-workout smoothie. 100% of the proceeds from this event will help Food4Kids Waterloo Region and RSM will match all funds raised!
Register Here
Register Here
Wednesday September 30th — Orange Shirt Day | National Truth And Reconciliation Day
September 30th marks Orange Shirt Day, also recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day to honour the children who survived Canada’s residential school system, and to remember those who never made it home.
We’ll be joining others across the community in wearing orange that day. If you’d like to learn more or find ways to get involved, we’d encourage checking out orangeshirtday.org or resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
We’ll be joining others across the community in wearing orange that day. If you’d like to learn more or find ways to get involved, we’d encourage checking out orangeshirtday.org or resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Wednesday September 30th —EPTECH Canada’s National Electronics Show
(9:30 AM-4:00PM – C137 (beside Graffitti Market))
Catalyst 137 is welcoming the electronics industry as EPTECH, Canada’s National Electronics Show, comes to Kitchener-Waterloo. Meet professionals and suppliers from across the region, explore emerging technologies and take part in a day of educational seminars, exhibits and networking. We’re excited to say our members Squint Cognition and Keysight Technologies will be some of the keynote speakers! Registration is free, so save your spot for this one-day electronics industry event.
Register Here
Register Here
