JOIN US for a special evening of inspiring discussion, learning and networking celebrating the advancement of girls and women in honour of International Women's Day. Hear the engaging voices of diverse thought and business leaders on how we can drive meaningful change, together. Build connections with investors, entrepreneurs, peers and other inspiring industry leaders.
Event Program:
Masters of Ceremony:
Natasha Walji, Sector Lead, Technology, Telecom, Entertainment & Local, Google
Michelle Scarborough, Managing Director, Strategic Investments and Women in Tech, BDC
Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Aliza Lakhani, CEO and Regional Dean, Toronto Campus, Northeastern University
Featuring:
- Linda Hassenfratz, CEO, Linamar
- Jessica Yamoah, Founder, Innovate Inclusion
- Annette Verschuren, Chair & CEO of NRStor
- Victor G. Dodig, President and CEO, CIBC
Additional Remarks By:
- Whitney Rockley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of McRock Capital
- Salim Teja, President, Venture Services, MaRS
- Jodi Kovitz, CEO & Founder, #movethedial
- Caroline Riseboro, President & CEO, Plan International Canada
Details:
Date: Thursday March 8th
Registration: 6:00 pm
Program: 6:30pm
Networking: 7:30pm
Location: The Auditorium at MaRS - 101 College Street, Toronto
This event is co-hosted by the Canada-US Council the Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), MaRS, #movethedial and Plan International Canada,
Big thank you to our generous sponsors BDC and CIBC for making this event possible, and to MaRS for providing the venue.
RSVP required as space is limited.