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 XingSMC 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

SESSION 3

Moving Mountains:

Jenn Heil on Business and Burnout

Jenn Heil, Rya Health; Olympian

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

https://www.worthsummit.ca/speakers/beth-potter

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