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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Registration & Breakfast Networking
Music by Elizabeth Irving
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Led by Efe Fruci & Angelene Prakash
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Progressive Perspectives: Focus on Progress NOT Perfection
Dominique Baker
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
An HR Insider's Guide to Salary Negotiations & Pay Transparency
Natasha Jeshani
11;20 AM - 12:00 PM
Career Renaissance: Navigating Career Exploration and Optimizing Your Network
Jenn Beverage, Khristine Carino - Moderated by Stephanie Redivo
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM
Resilient Mindset: Rejection is Redirection: Keep Building and Growing
Issy Idehen, Oxana Kirsanova, Teclar Gudu, Liz Clifton
12:25 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
Food and Refreshments
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Engage, Influence, Inspire: Marketing & PR in the Digital Age
Pam McMeekin & Claire Henwood, Moderated by Riley Carswell
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM
Boardroom Barriers: Overcoming Obstacles for Women's Leadership and Navigating Climbing the Ladder
Kathleen Johnson
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Your Relationship Between You & Money
Lucy So, Nicola Fairweather, & Vancity Team
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session | The Wallace Venue
Interview Skills & Job Interview Preparation
Leader: Maheen
Level Up Your Resume and Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Leader: Hannah Flostrand
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Designing $100,000+ Careers That Honor Your Roots
Leader: Jette Stubbs
Shattering Stereotypes: Women Redefining Cybersecurity Excellence
Leader: Tayo Adeniyi
Triple Threat: Unlock the Combination for Career Success on Your Terms
Leader: Makenzie Chilton
Mind The Gap: Navigating Life After Graduation
Leader: Efe Fruci
Women in Film: Learning from Industry Leaders:
- EmpowHer film programs with Rogue Studios
Leader: Lisa Ovies
- Behind the Lens: Navigating the Student Filmmaker's Journey
Leader: Ava Maria Safari
Women in Trade: Exploring Skillset in the Trade Industry
Leader: Amanda Owens
Beyond Borders: Climbing the Corporate Ladder and Building Your Own Path
Leader: Fadima Barry Priere
Neurodiversity Nurtured: A Journey for Parents Supporting Exceptional Kids
Leader: Zaineb Ghlayem
Boardroom Barriers: A Q&A on Barriers for Women to Getting into Higher Decision-Making Roles in Organizations and How to Navigate the Challenges of Climbing the Ladder
Leader: Kathleen Johnson
Getting the Doors Open: What Needs to be Done Now and What Can Wait When Opening a Bricks and Mortar Location
Leader: Kendall Gustavson
4:00 PM -4:40 PM
Career and Motherhood: Building a Career and Navigating Parenthood Choices
Megan Campagnolo, Tayo Adeniyi , Agasha Mutesasira, & Sylvia Doan
Moderated by Efe Fruci
4:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Health Over Hustle: Cultivating a Culture of Wellbeing
Jessie Dhaliwal, Tiara Cash - Moderated by Lauren Legree
5:25 PM - 5:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Prize Giveaways
Angelene Prakash & Efe Fruci
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After Party Networking Mixer | The Wallace Venue
Network with the speakers, peers and leaders from the conference to inspire one another while building lasting connections.
October 28th, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Post-Conference Mentoring & Networking with Speakers
Network with the speakers, peers, and leaders from the conference to inspire one another while building lasting connections.
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