OISE Year of the Horse: Business and Culture Night

Gallop into the new year with OISE! Meet Chinese startup leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference and join in fun cultural activities.

Presented by: Ontario Institute of Studies in Education
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Family-friendly
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Join the OISE Chinese Alumni Association as we celebrate the Year of the Horse in 2026. Hear from four inspiring entrepreneurs who will discuss the steps it took to start a business in Canada. The panelists will offer their unique insights leading into U of T Entrepreneurship Week.

We look forward to celebrating with you, your family, and friends over light refreshments, a short expert panel discussion, and fun cultural activities! 

Including pretend dumpling-making, Chinese calligraphy, cultural quizzes, Chinese paper cutting, and more!

Alumni Panelists:

- Bryan Mo, Managing Director of Panda Mandarin, on behalf of Founder Yollanda Zhang, BEd
- Cleo Zhu, MEd, Franchisee and Director of Inspiration Learning Center, North York
- Xiaotong (Chloe) Dan, MEd, Founder and Director of BOYA Chinese
- Emily Gong, PhD student, Co-Founder of Asian Arts and Culture Trust
- Moderated by Sulin (Celina) Cheng, MEd, Chair of the OISE Chinese Alumni Association


This event is open to all OISE and U of T community members, the kids in your life, and friends. Spots are limited so register you and your guests soon.


Have questions about this event?

Contact OISE, University of Toronto at oiseut.communications@utoronto.ca

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