WBE Canada:
The Annual National Conference in Toronto November 9 and 10, 2022
A great event for our Allies In Tech!
Attend this year’s event in Toronto:
WHEN? Wed, Nov 9, 2022 – Thu, Nov 10, 2022 (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST)
WHERE? The Toronto Congress Centre 650 Dixon Road Toronto, ON M9W 1J1
WHAT? WBE Canada’s 2022 National Conference, Canada’s leading event for women entrepreneurs & supplier diversity leaders.
About this event:
WBE Canada's 2022 National Conference is IN PERSON IN TORONTO - virtual attendance will NOT be available!
WBE Canada’s National Conference is Canada's leading event bringing together representatives of the top supply chains in Canada and the U.S. and some of the most innovative Canadian women-owned businesses. This year’s conference, “Roadmap to Success,” is being held “In Person” and includes Tradeshow featuring certified women businesses, a mix of keynotes, panels and presentations on topics such as supplier diversity, women entrepreneurship, business strategy, sustainability plus the 2022 Excellence Awards celebrating achievements in supplier diversity amongst the WBE Community and Corporate and Government organizations.
There is more opportunity in front of you than ever.
Whether you are a diverse supplier, corporate/government buyer and leader or champion of women-owned enterprises - This is the time to move from what you’ve done to what’s next.
A mix of keynotes, panels and presentations on topics such as supplier diversity, women entrepreneurship, business strategy, sustainability and more.
What you can expect:
Connect with 250+ certified Canadian Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), corporations and government procurement professionals and those championing supplier diversity.
Whether you are a current member, a certified women-owned business, a partner to WBE Canada or an organization seeking to demonstrate your diversity commitment or expand your reach in new markets, this event is for you!
The 2022 National Conference will feature a roadmap for supplier diversity programs, women-owned businesses and necessary networking opportunities to build connections and inspire action
The speakers lined up include:
CAROLYN STERN
President and CEO, EI Experience
Carolyn Stern heads an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, author, and university professor.
JASMINE DAVIS
Senior Director, Global Content & Digital Marketing - Wealth Management, RBC
Based in Toronto, Jasmine leads a team of marketers that act as a centre of expertise for RBC Wealth Management’s businesses in Canada, the US, the British Isles and Asia.
MADELEINE BAKER
Board Chair, WBE Canada | Director, TELUS Business Solutions
Maddy joined TELUS in 2016 after relocating to Vancouver and after a decade in Procurement, recently moved to the Business Solutions team.
SILVIA PENCAK
President + CEO, WBE Canada
Silvia Pencak is the President & CEO of WBE Canada.
WBE Canada is the Organizer of Roadmap to Success: It Starts with Us
WBE Canada is the bridge between corporate and public sector procurement, and Canadian women business enterprises. As a quality third-party certifier of businesses owned, managed, and controlled by women, WBE Canada has been certifying Canadian WBEs and connecting them to the corporate supply chain since March 2009.
Visit them online at: www.wbecanada.ca
