Women Inspire-2026 (for Women in Business and Leadership)

Casa Foundation for International Development is proud to host the 2025 edition of the Women in Business and Leadership Forum in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event will spotlight women driving transformative change in Canada’s trade and economic sectors while providing a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.

• Keynote Addresses from senior government officials and industry leaders
• Panel Discussions & Roundtables featuring executives from both the public and private sectors
• Networking Opportunities with senior executives, government leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals

This event is of interest to:

• Practitioners
• Entrepreneurs
• Influencers
• Start-ups
• Creative collaborators
• Youths in established businesses
• Pioneers with women-led businesses
• All women in business and trade

Pasyt Key Speakers

• Honorable Ministers from the Government of Canada
• Members of Parliament
• Ambassadors and Diplomats
• Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, President, Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment & Member, Queen’s Privy Council
• Prof. Wendy Cukier, Founder, Diversity Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Senior VPs and Economic Experts from, Financial Institutions and Boards of Trade, in Canada
• Dr. Olutoyin Oyelade, Founding Partner, InVcap & President, Casa Foundation
• Senior Vice President, TD Bank
• Senior Vice President Scotia Bank
• More Speakers to be Confirmed.

• Federal Economic and Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FEDEV)
• Center for Advancement and Skills Acquisition
• Diversity Institute at Ted Rogers Business School
• Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), Toronto Met. University
• Entrepreneurs Point
• TD Bank
• BDC
• World Trade Centre, Toronto

What to Expect

• Engaging discussions on gender equity, leadership, and women’s empowerment in business
• Insights on mentorship, partnerships, and sponsorships in alignment with Casa Foundation’s initiatives
• Opportunities to connect with decision-makers and build valuable relationships

Who should attend?

This event is calling all Women Founders, startups, entrepreneurs, business professionals and students. Bring an open mind and plenty of business cards for networking in the business sector.

Only 600 spots are available to create an intimate session.

Pictures from Women Inspire, 2021, 2022

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Canada