Summit Program
From young women navigating the challenges of climbing the career ladder to seasoned executives who are paving the way for others, the WORTH Leadership Summit will unite women across generations, identities, and experiences. Prepare for an inspiring day of connection, growth, and powerful conversations that will ignite your passion and bring you together with extraordinary women from across our sector.
📍 2nd Floor Foyer
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Conference Opening and Indigenous Welcome
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
WELCOME ADDRESS
Making Your Mark
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
Melanie Mark, Remarkable First Nations Regenerative Industries & HLI HAYKWHL ẂII XSGAAK Consulting
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Pushed Out, Not Leaning Out: The Truth About Gen-Z Women and the Broken Rung
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
10:00 AM - 10:30AM
The Generational Divide Game
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
Hosted by Jorin McSween, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
📍 2nd Floor Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION 1
Reconciling Career Ambition with Motherhood
SESSION 2
Demystifying Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Unlock Your Full Potential
SESSION 3
Elevating Your Executive Presence
Dorothee Xing, SMC Communications
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
LUNCH
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Remarks from Beth Potter, President & CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaking Up Is WORTH It
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
SESSION 1
NetWORTH
Jackie Ross, J Ross Recruiters
SESSION 2
Intentional and Intersectional:
Hiring and Supporting a Diverse Workplace
Tash Mcleod, WORTH Association, Moderator
Jasmine Marchant, Canadian Partners in Workforce Innovation
SESSION 3
Moving Mountains:
Jenn Heil on Business and Burnout
Jenn Heil, Rya Health; Olympian
Michelle Collens, City of Vancouver, Moderator
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
📍 2nd Floor Foyer
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
PLENARY CLOSING PANEL
Bosses of the Business:
Leadership Insights from the C-Suite
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
Beth Potter, TIAC, Moderator
Joanne Forrester, MOXIES
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
📍 Stanley Park Ballroom
Joanna Jagger, WORTH
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Reception
📍 2nd Floor Foyer