About this Event
Accelerate Your Business: Leveraging Automation, AI & Tools to Scale Faster
"You don't need to work harder - you need to work smarter."
Learn how to use automation, AI and tools today to save time, increase revenue and scale with confidence.
Join us at the Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WEDO) Vancouver Island Summit on November 6th, 2026, at the Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community Club. In association with our Presenting Sponsor, PARO, this event offers an exceptional opportunity for women entrepreneurs to connect, learn from industry leaders, and expand their professional networks.
Ticket Options:
VIP Event - $250:
- Access to exclusive virtual workshops across Canada (See below for speaker names and topics)
- WEDO Gift Bag
- Full Summit access
- Cocktail networking session
- Limited to 50 tickets
- Access to PARO ConneX Breakfast Tour Add-On
Regular Ticket - $150:
- Summit access
- Cocktail networking session
- Limited to 100 tickets
- Access to PARO ConneX Breakfast Tour Add-On
Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow women entrepreneurs, be inspired by powerful talks, and engage in exciting networking opportunities. Secure your ticket now and invest in your entrepreneurial journey.
Why Attend?
Empower Your Leadership:
This summit is a unique opportunity to gain insights from top industry leaders, participate in actionable workshops, and grow your influence in tech and digital industries.
Support Scholarship Initiatives:
Your participation actively supports scholarship initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs across Canada, contributing to a larger mission of gender diversity and leadership.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities:
Build meaningful connections with like-minded women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential collaborators. The dedicated cocktail networking session offers a space to foster professional relationships.
Expand Your Reach: PARO ConneX Breakfast Tour – Interprovincial Trade Mission
Presented by: PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise-Canada
The momentum doesn't end when the Summit does. Join us the morning after for the PARO ConneX Breakfast Tour, a high-impact working session designed to help you navigate new Canadian markets with confidence.
What to Expect:
- Insightful Panels: Gain insights from buyers and experts on how to secure contracts with large corporations that operate across borders.
- Strategic Matchmaking: Connect with potential partners and alliances to help you grow in new regions.
- Practical Tools: Every attendee will walk away with the PARO ConneX Interprovincial Trade Guidebook and Workbook—comprehensive resources to help you document your strategy and access tools for national growth.
When: The morning following the Summit (Check local agenda for start time)
Cost: Complimentary (Registration Required)
Use code [PAROConneXBreakfast] for a 15% discount on your Summit ticket and select the PARO ConneX Breakfast Tour add-on at check-out to join!
Event venue & nearby stays
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 399 Club house Drive, Courtenay, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.