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
Ren Navarro, Founder, B. Diversity Group
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
Katherine Tilley, Founder, The Workjoy Company
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
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Shelby Lim, Founder, The Connect Collaborative
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
📍 Kitsilano Ballroom Foyer
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote Presentation
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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