The Leadership Summit for Women is an annual community-wide event that brings together women, trans* individuals, and allies from the McMaster and Hamilton communities. This event provides the skills, space, and support for all participants to reach their full potential as individuals and as collaborative members of a community. Those who participate are driving the creation of a more just and equitable society.

This year’s theme, “Because it’s 2016” is inspired by Prime Minister Trudeau’s succinct response to the question of why gender equality and representation is important. Throughout this day-long conference, we hope to educate and remind ourselves about the issues impacting women today. Our goal is to help develop leadership skills and to facilitate conversations about meaningful change within our organizations, communities and society at large. The event will include keynote speakers, engaging workshops, and complementary lunch. 

Agenda*: 

9:30 a.m. – Registration

10 a.m. – Choir to open the day with a performance

10:10 a.m. – Filomena Tassi  greeting.

10:25 a.m. – Andrea Horvath greeting.

10:40 a.m. – Panel Discussion on Career and Employment paths for Emerging Women Leaders

11:45 a.m.  – Morning Breakout Workshops

12:30 p.m. – Lunch/ Community fair

1:15 p.m. – Afternoon Breakout Workshops

2:10 p.m. – EXCLerator Project update

2:30 p.m. – “Hey Ladies, Stop Apologizing” lecture

2:50 p.m. – Closing remarks

*Subject to change.

The Leadership Summit for Women takes place on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To register, visit: bit.ly/LSWregister16.

For more information, email Catherine Heffernan or visit the Student Success Centre’s website.