Accelerate Action Conference

March 7, 2025 | 3:30pm to 7:00pm | Toronto, Canada

Schulich School of Business – York University.

Ticket Price $40 ($5-off until January 31st, 2025)

Meet our Industry Leading Professionals

Penny Favel

CEO

Hydro One Remotes

Rachel Awe

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Canadian Tire

Simone Harrington

VP Institute for Better Health

Trillium Health Partners

Janet Lin

Vice President, Lending and Payments Technology

Equitable Bank

Natasha Upal

Chief Membership & Revenue Officer

Canadian Marketing Association

Dr. Minerva Cernea

Associate Director, Head of Professional Development and Experiential Education Office

Schulich School of Business

Tahniat Khan

AI Expert

Vector Institute

Dr Iris Yusupov

Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist

Autism Wellness

Taiwo Olubamise

Senior Product Manager, External Ecosystems

TD Bank

The Organizing Team

Nneka Kyari

Organizing Chair/Forté Ambassador

Natalia Tapia

Marketing Advisor

Praatika Mehra

Forté Ambassador

Titilayo Oyenusi

Finance Director

Yuki Ho

Event Manager

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Your Network Is Your Networth. Understanding how to navigate
the corporate world accelerates your trajectory

  • March 7, 2025 | 3:30pm to 7:00pm

  • Schulich School Of Business, York University

111 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York, ON M3J 1P3

Benefits of Attending the Conference

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Impactful Keynote Speeches

  • Enlightening Panel Discussions

  • Valuable Workshops

  • Good Food, Wine and Swag Bags During The Networking Reception

  • TGIF after-party featuring DJ Dreadie Love

There are 4 major reasons that we are hosting this conference:

1. Accelerate Action: Addressing systemic barriers and biases women face by giving women tools to navigate their careers.

2. Empowering Leadership: Equipping participants with actionable steps to develop leadership skills and advance gender equity.

3. Unifying Ambitious Women: Bringing together over 300 women from the GTA, including students and professionals, for collaboration and mentorship.

4. Creating Impact Beyond Academics: Inspiring attendees to drive gender equity in their communities and industries through networking and actionable insights.

Networking

Networking Horizontally and Vertically

There will be a networking reception at the beginning of the event and an after party at the end of the event with plenty of time to network with other women horizontally and vertically.

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Our Industry Leading Professionals Will Be Teaching:

Leveraging AI and Strategic Networking: Empowering Women for Success in the Digital Age.

This session will educate women on how to use AI tools to enhance professional networking. It would also cover strategies for building strong networks in a Tech
driven world, identifying opportunities, and using data-driven insights to make
informed career decisions.

Driving Economic Empowerment: Strategies for Women to Lead, Invest, and Build Wealth.

This session will explore how female students and young professionals can harness their skills to drive economic empowerment, including building financial literacy, investing strategically, and creating businesses.

Thriving in the New Reality: Navigating Careers in Canada Amid Shifting Global Policies

This session will explore how recent geopolitical changes, including Trump’s latest announcement about Canada, impact career opportunities and strategies for women. It will provide actionable insights on adapting to uncertainty, leveraging Canada’s evolving economic landscape, and positioning oneself as a leader in a dynamic global environment.

Empowering Women to Drive Innovation and Equity

This session will explore how women leaders can leverage innovation, collaboration, and equity-focused strategies to address systemic challenges, inspire organizational change, and create a more inclusive future in healthcare and beyond.

Securing Success: Navigating Career Growth, Family Planning, and Mental Health as Ambitious Women in Business.

This session will guide women who are balancing family life with career ambitions and address the concerns of those who feel behind in starting a family. It would include strategies for managing mental health in the workplace, making informed family planning decisions, and advocating for flexible, inclusive work environments that support diverse life paths and career timelines.

Leading with Impact: Strategies for Women to Drive Change in the Corporate World.

This session will discuss how women can navigate challenges, leverage their strengths, and accelerate action to create meaningful change within their organizations. It would also provide practical advice on fostering inclusive environments and empowering the next generation of female leaders in business.

Mastering Self-Advocacy: Building Confidence and Personal Branding for Career Success.

This session will focus on techniques for effective self-promotion, building a compelling personal brand, and confidently communicating one’s value in professional settings. It can also include strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and the gender biases that often hinder self-advocacy.

Breaking Barriers: Accelerating Diversity, Equity, and Leadership as a Black Female Executive in Corporate Canada

This session will highlight the unique challenges faced by Black women in the business world, and provide actionable insights on how to drive diversity and equity within organizations. It would also inspire attendees to take bold steps in their careers, advocating for change and inclusion at every level of business.

A Special Thank-You To Our Amazing Sponsors:

Agenda

Friday, March 7th 2025

3:30 PM | Power Networking Reception

4:00 PM | Welcome Address

4:20 PM | First Panel Discussion

5:20 PM | Power Workshops

6:10 PM | Second Panel Discussion

7:00 PM | TGIF After-Party Onwards

About Us

RANKED #1 IN CANADA by The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, and QS, Schulich is Canada’s preeminent business school.

Global Reach

  • Canada’s Global Business School: Overseas campuses in Hyderabad, India, and Beijing, China as well as Satellite Centres in Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai, Seoul, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City
  • Global Academic Partnerships: Students
    can study abroad at one of more than 80 leading management schools in 40 countries
  • A Worldwide Alumni Network: 34,000+ alumni working in more than 90 countries and 93 alumni chapters in over 60 countries

The Forté Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering
women to achieve significant leadership roles in business. Founded in 2001, Forté works to advance women in business through access to education, networking opportunities, and professional development.

The foundation partners with leading corporations, universities, and business schools to support women from diverse backgrounds at various stages of their careers, offering scholarships, leadership conferences, and mentorship programs.

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.

IWD 2025 campaign theme is ‘Accelerate Action’

Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

So, together, let’s Accelerate Action and speed up the rate of progress worldwide.

For general inquiries or help with registration, please email support@accelerateactionconference.com