CIBC Biz Pitch Competition™

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CIBC Biz Pitch Competition™ Live Event Registration


Join us for the CIBC Biz Pitch Competition™ Live Event on October 20, 2026, where this year’s finalists will take the stage and pitch live to a panel of CIBC executives.

Across three categories, the top 3 finalists in each category will present their ideas, stories, and businesses in front of judges and attendees. Register now to attend and support these outstanding entrepreneurs.

Please complete the form below to register for the CIBC Biz Pitch Competition Live Event.

Event Date

October 20, 2026

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Entrepreneur Success Story of the Year
Watch the finalists share their entrepreneurial journeys, business achievements, and the milestones that define their success.

Judges
Andrew Antoniadis Andrew Antoniadis
SVP and Head of CIBC Business Banking
Sunny Brar Iqbalpreet (Sunny) Brar
Senior Director, Business Banking
Anca Popescu Anca Popescu
Market Vice-President, CIBC Business Banking
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Start-up of the Year
See innovative start-ups pitch their businesses and demonstrate why they are poised for growth and impact.

Judges
Hratch Panossian Hratch Panossian
SEVP and Group Head, Personal and Business Banking
Matthew Panczyk Matthew Panczyk
Vice-President, Business Banking Distribution
Veronica Diaz-Zapata Veronica Diaz-Zapata
Associate Vice President, National Office, Business Banking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Promising Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Hear from emerging student entrepreneurs as they present their ideas, vision, and potential to a distinguished judging panel.

Judges
Rory Mitz Rory Mitz
EVP, Banking Center Distribution and Mass Affluent
Mike Howanyk Mike Howanyk
Product Owner
Mark Kalichman Mark Kalichman
Director, Business Banking