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We For She - Step it up for gender equality We For She - Step it up for gender equality

Friday, November 17, 2017  |  7:30 a.m.  |  Add to Outlook Calendar

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The 2017 WE FOR SHE Forum will be one of North America's largest gatherings of women's organizations, companies, experts, business leaders, advocates and young women. Our goal is to advance equality and grow the Canadian economy by championing gender diversity in leadership as a business imperative.

Now in its fourth year, this year's forum will build on the WE FOR SHE Call to Action plan as well as focus on the top issues facing gender equity. This event will also mark the release of #Canada150Women book featuring remarkable Canadians from across the country.

Why attend?

  • Be part of one of North America's largest events tackling gender equity in leadership.
  • Hear how key influencers are Speaking Up, Stepping Up, and Acting Up in support of equality.
  • Champion young people from around Canada to Be Bold in their career decisions.
  • Discuss and commit to your personal action plan and help achieve gender equity.

Learn more and see the full program at WeForShe.ca.

Join current and emerging leaders for this powerful and engaging working forum.


Speak up! Step up! Act up!

Karina LeBlanc   Georgiy Sekretaryuk      

Karina LeBlanc, Retired Canadian Goalkeeper, UNICEF Ambassador
Georgiy Sekretaryuk, CEO, Cering Technology Inc.

Additional speakers to be announced


Business Leaders session 1
He for She: Activate Men and Boys

Philip Grosch

Philip Grosch, Partner and National Leader, Digital Services Consulting practice, PwC Canada

Additional speakers to be announced


Business Leaders session 2
Promote and Advocate Diversity: Gender Equity in Pay and on Boards

Jan Grude   Pamela Jeffery   Kory Wilson

Jan Grude, President and CEO, Pacific Blue Cross
Pamela Jeffery, National Lead, Inclusion and Diversity Strategy Practice, KPMG
Kory Wilson, Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, BCIT

Additional speakers to be announced


Forum Co-chairs:
Jill Earthy   Lois Nahirney      

Jill Earthy, Forum co-chair, Co-founder, WEB Alliance of Women's Business Networks, Chief Growth Officer, FrontFundr
Lois Nahirney, Forum co-chair, Chair, Premier Women's Economic Council, CEO, DNA Power

 

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Date:

Friday, November 17, 2017

Time:

Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Program: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Afternoon Program: 12:45 - 3:15 p.m

Location:

Vancouver Convention Centre - EAST
Ballrooms A & B
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

Tickets:

Early Bird Ends August 31, 2017
Members
Individuals: $199 +GST

Non-members
Individuals: $249 +GST

Post Secondary Students (under 25)
Individuals: $99 +GST

Effective September 1, 2017
Members
Individuals: $249 +GST

Non-members
Individuals: $299 +GST

Post Secondary Students (under 25)
Individuals: $125 +GST

 

Organizing Partners:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/ https://www.boardoftrade.com
http://www.weballiance.ca/

Platinum Sponsors:

http://www.bccpa.ca/ UBC

Silver Sponsor:

http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/personal.html

Bronze Sponsor:

https://langara.ca/departments/langara-school-of-management/

Event Partners:

http://womensenterprise.ca/ http://www.boardoftrade.com/wlc
https://theminervafoundation.com/ https://www.wxnetwork.com/
http://www.futurpreneur.ca/

Media Partner:

http://www.biv.com/

Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you want to gain direct access to the senior-level audience at this event? As a sponsor, you will benefit from enhanced visibility, which can lead to new business and increased brand recognition. We offer a wide range of opportunities. To discuss how we can help boost your business, call Lisa at 604-640-5484 or email [email protected].

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