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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
This September, elevate your business strategies and drive real change during Canada’s Gender Equality Week with the 2024 Women in Business Summit Series. Join us for three 90-minute sessions packed with insights and actionable strategies to advance gender equality in your organization.
Attend all three sessions and receive a certificate of participation.
Why Should You Attend?
Canada lags behind nearly half of all OECD countries in women’s representation in management, according to a report by the Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab. This highlights a pressing need to enhance women’s roles in leadership and close compensation gaps.
The 2024 Women in Business Summit Series, held during Canada’s Gender Equality Week, addresses these issues with three empowering 90-minute sessions designed to bridge the implementation gap and make progress on accelerating gender equality.
Here’s What You’ll Gain:
- Acquire Practical Tools & Strategies: Gain exclusive insights and actionable solutions from leading experts and accomplished entrepreneurs to tackle gender disparities in management and leadership.
- Get Your Questions Answered: Have your queries addressed directly by influential thought leaders and business pioneers who have paved the way in advancing gender equality.
- Earn a Certificate of Participation: Attend all three sessions and receive a certificate of participation to demonstrate your commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace.
Registration
Rates and Discounts
- Non-member Rate: $100 + tax for the three sessions
- Member Rate: $75 + tax for the three sessions
- Student Rate: $80 + tax for the three sessions
- Group Discount: Host a watch party and receive an additional 25% off the group rate. Contact us to secure this discount.
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. | 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. | 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.
* 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. | Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
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