Celebrate International Women's Day with us on March 27,2026!
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- Date:Friday, March 27, 2026
- Time:10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location:Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
- Virtual:Via Teams and Watch Parties in Peterborough, London, Renfrew, Sault Ste. Marie, and Kingston
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In Person-Toronto:
Join via Teams from anywhere
- Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
- Peterborough: 3rd floor, Robinson Place,300 Water St
- London: 659 Exeter Road, N6E 1L3
- Renfrew: 490 Raglan St N, Renfrew, ON
- Sault Ste. Marie: 800 Great Northern Road
- Kingston: 51 Heakes Lane, Beechgrove complex
Join via Teams from anywhere
Attending in-person in Toronto?
Come early and stay late for more!
Toronto In-person Tickets:
Virtual Tickets:
Peterborough, London, Renfrew, Sault Ste. Marie, and Kingston
Watch Party Tickets:
Watch Party Tickets:
Conference Agenda
08:00 – 10:00 am
08:00 – 10:00 am
Sign-In and Complimentary Headshots
Sign-In, Morning Networking, and Vendor Expo
10:00 - 10:45
am
am
10:00 - 10:45
am
am
Welcome, Acknowledgements, and Introductions
Opening Welcome and International Women’s Day Proclamation
10:45 am -12:15 pm
10:45 am -12:15 pm
Panel Discussion
"Giving Confidence, Gaining Capability" with Hybrid Q+A
12:15 - 1:45
pm
pm
12:15 - 1:45
pm
pm
Networking Lunch
Trivia and Mid-Day Giveaways
1:45 - 3:15
pm
pm
1:45 - 3:15
pm
pm
Conversation Workshop
Led by Forward Working
3:15 - 3:30
pm
pm
3:15 - 3:30
pm
pm
Closing
Remarks and Giveaways
3:30 - 5:00
pm
pm
3:30 - 5:00
pm
pm
EmPower Hour
Photobooth and Networking
5:00 - 7:00
pm
pm
5:00 - 7:00
pm
pm
Post-Event Reception
Enjoy light refreshments, non-alcoholic beverages, a cash bar, and meaningful conversations
A Special Thank You to Our Partners:
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