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Women in Business Summit Series
Women in Business Summit Series
September 24 - 26, 2024 | Virtual Events | Gain valuable insights and practical tools to drive change and overcome obstacles to the advancement of women in the business world.
September 24 – 26, 2024 | Virtual Events
Don’t miss this opportunity for meaningful learning and interaction. Attend all three sessions and earn a certificate of participation.
A report by the Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab reveals that Canada lags behind nearly half of all OECD countries in its share of women managers. It also highlights the persistent gaps in representation and compensation for women in management and leadership positions, as well as a significant disparity in business ownership compared to women’s population share. These findings underscore the urgent need to accelerate progress in increasing women’s representation in management, leadership and boardrooms, and to close compensation gaps.
The 2024 Women in Business Summit Series offers three 90-minute empowering sessions designed to bridge the implementation gap and make progress on accelerating gender equality. Together, with influential thought leaders, accomplished entrepreneurs and esteemed business and chamber leaders from across Canada, we will explore actionable solutions to bridge the representation and compensation gaps between men and women in management roles.
At this premier event series, held during Canada’s Gender Equality Week, you will gain valuable insights and practical tools to drive change. You will expand your professional network through engaging interactions with peers and will discover actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and reduce barriers to the advancement of women in the business world.
Registration
Member Rate: $75 for the three sessions; certificate of participation will be provided
Non-member Rate: $100 for the three sessions; certificate of participation will be provided
Programming
Session 1: Creating an Inclusive Culture
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
This session will highlight the importance of creating and sustaining an inclusive culture by implementing policies and practices that lead to better recruitment, retention and development outcomes for women in the workplace.
* All times are ET and are subject to change.
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 1:10 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Practical Learning and Q&A with Laura Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of Williams HR Law LLP |
| 1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Thematic Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Session 2: Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
In 2023, women in Canada earned an average of 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. This session will explore the factors contributing to the ongoing gender pay gap and discuss the necessary actions to achieve pay equity in Canada.
* All times are ET and are subject to change.
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 1:10 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Practical Learning and Q&A with Kadie Philp, Commissioner & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Pay Equity Commission of Ontario |
| 1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Thematic Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Session 3: Setting Women Up for Success: The Role of Effective Mentorship
Thursday, September 26, 2024
This session will highlight the importance of sponsoring, mentoring and supporting women in the workplace to close persistent gender gaps in business leadership. Creating conditions that enable women to reach their full leadership potential benefits everyone.
* All times are ET and are subject to change.
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 1:10 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Practical Learning and Q&A with Dr. Rumeet Billan, CEO of Women of Influence and Founder of Viewpoint Leadership |
| 1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Thematic Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
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