2026 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 unites women and their allies across generations, identities, and experiences. Ignite your passion and come together with likeminded leaders from across our sector.

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Summit Opening and Indigenous Welcome

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

Talaysay Campo, Co-Owner/Operator Talaysay Tours

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

House Rules Aren't Just for House Parties

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom 

Session Description

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

The Manel: Shared Roles in Equity Efforts

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom 

Chris Campbell, CEO, Accent Inns

Chatman Shaw, Corporate Development Manager, Indigenous Tourism BC

Ned Bell, Principal, Hatch Hospitality

PANEL PRESENTATION

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Keynote Presentation

Julia Stewart, Founder & CEO, Alurx Inc.

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

ADDRESS

Address from Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Coccia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon), Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

LUNCH

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Bosses of the Business

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom 

Tina Lum, Push Operations, Moderator

Maria Clark, AGM Tin Wis Resort Tofino, Indigenous Business Leader

Nicole Gomes, Co-Founder & Chef,  Cluck N Cleaver

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

SESSION 1

I’m the Problem, It’s Me; Leadership, Self-pressure, and Letting Go of What Isn’t Yours 

Session Description

SESSION 2

NetWORTH

Nelofar Maleqazghar, Regional Manager Women in Enterprise, TD Banking

Selena Woo, Nicola Wealth

SESSION 3

Fierce, Fearless & Fast: Women with ADHD

Devery McMillan, Energy Solutions Manager, Fortis BC, Moderator

Melanie Mark, Remarkable First Nations Regenerative Industries & HLI HAYKWHL ẂII XSGAAK Consulting

Session Description

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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Keynote Presentation

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Best-selling author, public speaker & mental health advocate

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom

Joanna Jagger, WORTH

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception and VIPBook Signing

📍 Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer

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