WOMENs EMPOWERMENT, Social impact, Diversity, Equity & Entrepreneurship, Metro Hall Toronto, 25 November 2023

Building People, Communities and Organizations Where Everyone Can Belong, Contribute and Succeed
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The EXCEPTIONAL Immigrant Woman Business Conference utilizes a RESULT-DRIVEN approach to give women in Canada the POWER to “UNLOCK” Key Components necessary to grow their businesses and professional careers.

Join us to honor International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Violence against women is still one of the most common human rights violations. This event is to celebrate women's empowerment, share your glorifying uplifting stories to inspire Canadian immigrants. This is the opportunity for you to network closely with some amazing business high-achievers, females thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists. (All Genders are Welcome).

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to silence, stigma and shame. To raise awareness, wear Orange. Orange is our color to represent a brighter future free of violence. Be part of the orange movement! This day was created by the United Nations in 1981. Women’s activist pushed for this date after the brutal assassination of three sisters, political activists in Dominican Republic.

Enjoy collaborative networking, enjoy meaningful conversation and support IWB’s Mission to unite women to be change agents in the world and IWB’s Goal - accelerating women’s business ownership and strengthen their impact on the economy. You will gain inspiration from remarkable IWB Founding Members as they share their experiences and offer insight into the world of business.

4.30pm – Networking, Meet IWB Influencers, Sponsors, Partners 5: 30pm - Speed Networking. 1min elevator pitch - Inspirational (3 best win prizes) 6: 00pm - Find answers from our expert Entrepreneurs, Mentor-Mentee match, field-specific, you will get 30 min free mentoring session from influencers on sales, marketing, investment, customer acquisition, leadership, mindset, spirituality, biz start up, scalability, export/import, financial management, how to define your vision and strategy , sales forecasts, projections and resource needs.

Feel inspired by stories of these women, domestic violence survivors who overcame all odds to reach their goals even when faced with challenges and adversity, who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, soared, and now are changing the world Rafit Ahmed Sirin Ariff Alexandra PintoAnila Hoque

Enjoy delicious drinks and snacks, share collaborative networking, meaningful conversation and support IWB’s Mission to unite women to be change agents in the world and IWB’s Goal - accelerating women’s business ownership and strengthen their impact on the economy.

Our special guest Sandra Yeung Racco. She is currently the longest-serving Asian female politician in the City of Vaughan.

6:30pm – Opening Keynote by Jennifer Anthony - Motivation Rachael Abah, Gender Equality - Darine BenAmara - Stephen Clarke- Social Impact, Women Empowerment Aditi Soni, Naira Velumyan, Diversity Zaire Wanzambi Chitralekha Potnis

7:10pm - Circle of Unity & Love – candles, hearts, minute of silence, gratitude Jenny Kalimbet Mila Bezpala-Brown

7:20pm – QUIZ About Women's Leaders - Win Prizes Aziza Zareh

7:30pm - Inspirational Speeches by Entrepreneurs, Women-Leaders, Activists, IWB Founding Members 1 min each: Sibeso Kehinde Aziza Zareh, Eszter Sebok, Maria Carolina Ojeda, Arnella Renda-Tarantino, Gila Yefet, Kim Singh, Kacy ChohanMicky Gulati, Danisha Allen

7.45pm - City officials MODERATOR: Dr. Doaa Mohsen

7:55 – Inspirational Heroes Irina Jacobson and Unstoppable Tracy Helping Managers and Executives to Lead Their Best | Leadership Development ?#1 International Speaker? Your Results Executive Coach ?Best Selling Author, TV & Podcast Host? Paralympic Trialist ?

8:05 – Rafiat Ahmed, Restorative Faith Coach, Retreat Workshop Facilitator, and Host of Follow Your First Mind Podcast.

8:15 - Jacqueline Dixon, Thank you Sponsors Alterna Savings, Scotia Bank, CryptoLifeTo, Bazar Online, Atomiic Exchange Purpose Driven Travel, Comda Promotional Products VJ TV

Stephen Clarke, Social Impact THE SOLUTION. Welcome to the era of For-Profit Social Enterprises where “everybody wins more than they put in”! A much-needed CHANGE in the GIVING World is needed. Proven Model – launched in both USA & Canada. rtggroupinc.comMr. Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with exit experience and a leading authority on innovation and impact ventures.

CONTENT - ENCOURAGING POSITIVE IMPACTS

IWB promotes diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and access. Diversity makes us more innovative, creative and leads to better decision-making, among all other positive impacts. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space which celebrates diversity of people and content across all communities.

MOTIVATION: Maria Carolina Ojeda, Inspirational Business Leader, helping you discover your PASSION & PURPOSE and Social Impact Speaker Peter Ratnikov

Meet Sibeso Kehinde, IWB Ottawa Chapter President Author The Superhero Within OmolaraTv Social Impact Leader, Speaker | Entrepreneur

Meet Chitralekha Potnis, President at Peel College of Professional Studies, Entrepreneur and Women's Empowerment Advocate

Our “Speed Networking” will allow you the unique opportunity to connect with a large number of qualified business owners in a short timeframe.

Entrepreneurs of all types and from all industries are welcome. You need to represent your business, and be looking for new opportunities to present your solutions to others, as well as learn about and open to referring suitable businesses you meet in the room.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 7:45 Panel Discussion: Panelists: Anhlina Halkina Zaire Wanzambi, Marian Balogun Sanjana Verma Moderator: Rafiat Ahmed

Thank you Sponsor Aditi Soni, Immigration Consultant, An active investor in early-stage startups and Official Member Forbes Business Council https://www.trustcosmicimmigration.ca/

Thank you Sponsor Iby Gyorgyjakab “Dream big, start small, but most of all, start.” Empowering through mentoring and training and global acceptance of such businesses.

There will also be a Surprise Inspirational Guest Speaker form Montreal QC.

200 people will be attending this event. You must be registered. Seats are limited.

Sponsorship- and Exhibition opportunities are available to a limited few. Sponsors will shine in a powerful group. Please Contact: Svetlana at 416.824.0015 [email protected]