Toronto IWD 2026 Leadership & Networking Event | Draped in Confidence

South Asian Women are entering leadership spaces at unprecedented rates. Yet many continue to face an invisible barrier: Navigating professional advancement while balancing cultural identity, visibility, and confidence in non inclusive environments.

Draped In Confidence is not a networking event. It is a curated leadership experience designed to help South Asian women transform cultural identity into executive influence, professional visibility, and career acceleration.

Held in recognition of International Women's Day 2026, this immersive evening brings together high achieving South Asian professionals, industry leaders, and change makers for an intentional experiene that blends leadership development, cultural empowerment and strategic networking.

This event is specifically curated for South Asian women who are:

✔ Professionals preparing for leadership or senior roles
✔ Emerging leaders seeking greater visibility and influence
✔ High performers navigating cultural identity within corporate environments
✔ Entrepreneurs and community leaders building professional authority
✔ Professionals seeking meaningful, strategic networking instead of transactional connections

If you have ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or uncertain how to authentically show up in leadership spaces, this experience was intentionally designed for you.

Unlike traditional networking events, Draped In Confidence integrates neuroscience informed leadership development with culturally relevant professional growth strategies.

This is a structured, high impact environment designed to accelerate leadership presence and professional confidence.

Participants will experience:

✨ Leadership insights from accomplished South Asian women leaders across industries
✨ Guided networking frameworks designed to create authentic, high-value professional relationships
✨ Cultural identity leadership strategies that convert heritage into a professional advantage
✨ A psychologically safe environment that encourages authentic expression and connection
✨ A curated room of growth-oriented, high-caliber professionals

Participants consistently report leaving with both tangible career tools and long-lasting professional connections. You can expect to gain:

✔ Practical executive presence and confidence strategies
✔ Clear frameworks for navigating corporate leadership spaces
✔ Expanded professional network with aligned, growth-focused leaders
✔ Increased clarity on leveraging cultural identity as a leadership strength
✔ Renewed professional confidence and personal empowerment

Hear directly from accomplished South Asian women leaders who have successfully navigated leadership advancement while honoring cultural identity. Speakers will share practical strategies, career lessons, and insights on building influence and visibility.

Participants engage in a structured networking model designed to move beyond small talk into meaningful professional relationship building. This experience focuses on exchanging resources, opportunities, and leadership insights.

An interactive experience focused on reframing cultural identity as a leadership differentiator while strengthening authentic professional presence.

Enjoy a curated dining experience designed to foster relaxed, high quality conversations and intentional professional connection.

Participants will leave with:

• Authentic professional relationships
• Expanded leadership support ecosystem
• Career insights and collaborative opportunitie

Despite significant progress, South Asian women remain underrepresented in executive leadership roles. This experience was intentionally created to close that gap by providing community, mentorship, strategy, and confidence-building tools within a culturally affirming environment.

To maintain an intimate, high impact environment, attendance is intentionally limited.

Early registration is strongly recommended.

Celebrate cultural confidence by wearing traditional South Asian attire or business formal wear that reflects your authentic identity.

Join a powerful room of South Asian women committed to leadership growth, cultural empowerment, and professional advancement.

🎟 Reserve your seat today before capacity is reached.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Natraj Banquet Hall, 7275 Torbram Road, Mississauga, Canada

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