Toronto Ecom Network: price, who can join and alternatives
Toronto Ecom Network brings e-commerce business owners together, from Shopify DTC brands to Amazon, Etsy and social sellers. It holds regular in-person mixers at venues across Toronto. Tickets are sold through Luma, and a Meetup RSVP alone does not count.
Toronto Ecom Network at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | E-commerce business owners | meetup.com |
| Sellers | Suitable for all online sellers | luma.com |
| Format | Regular in-person meetups at venues across Toronto | meetup.com |
| Where | IDK Social Bar, 172 Ossington Avenue, Toronto | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Ecommerce founders mixer on 19 November 2026, 7pm | luma.com |
| Recent activity | A meetup ran on 17 September 2026 | meetup.com |
| Tickets | Tickets must be bought in advance on Luma | meetup.com |
| At the venue | Guests are asked to buy at least one drink or food item | meetup.com |
| Group size | Says it has 1,612 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- DTC and Shopify founders who want local peers
- Amazon, Etsy and social sellers
- Ecommerce operators looking for partners or feedback
Who it doesn't suit
- B2B SaaS founders
- People wanting a quiet, small-table format
- Anyone who wants a free event
Alternatives to Toronto Ecom Network
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Running Club Toronto | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma |
| LocoBloco | CA$9.99 for a founder dinner (meal extra) | Get a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Maple Leaf Venture Club | Varies by event (a past demo night was CA$10) | Register on Luma; most events need approval |
| MaRS Discovery District | Not published | Apply for membership through MaRS Connect |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
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Questions about Toronto Ecom Network
- Who is Toronto Ecom Network for?
- E-commerce business owners, including DTC brands on Shopify and sellers on Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart and social platforms.
- How do I get in?
- Buy a ticket in advance on Luma. A Meetup RSVP does not count as a ticket.
- When is the next event?
- An ecommerce founders mixer on 19 November 2026 at IDK Social Bar on Ossington Avenue.
- Is food or drink included?
- Not stated. The group asks guests to support the venue by buying at least one drink or food item.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket on Luma (a Meetup RSVP is not a ticket)
- Format
- Regular in-person ecommerce mixers at Toronto venues
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Toronto Ecom Network isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.