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WNORTH Leaders Lounge at WebSummit: Connecting Women at the Intersection of Innovation and Leadership

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On the heels of our 10th Anniversary WNORTH Conference in Whistler which gathered 250 impactful women leaders from around the globe, we are excited to announce an exclusive gathering of some of Vancouver's most inspiring women leaders during the inaugural WebSummit Vancouver.

About WNORTH: A community that moves mountains begins by lifting others along the way. WNORTH is an award-winning global network of women in leadership and growth-stage entrepreneurs. We connect high-achieving women to share systems, networks, and knowledge—empowering them to thrive and lead on their terms. Through destination gatherings, curated in-person events, and virtual forums, WNORTH is reshaping leadership environments to better reflect and support women’s experiences.

WNORTH Leaders Lounge at WebSummit: Connecting Women at the Intersection of Innovation and Leadership

Presented by Bennett Jones

🗓 Date: Tuesday May 27
🕘 Time: 5pm - 7pm
📍 Location:  666 Burrard Street, Suite 2500, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2X8 Canada

Invitation Details:

This exclusive event is complimentary for WNORTH Members, who are invited to bring one guest. Non-Members (Member-curious) and Allies are encouraged to apply to attend and will be accepted based on capacity. All confirmed guests will receive their RSVP approval via email. Men are welcome and encouraged to request an invite to attend.

AGENDA

  • 5:00pm | Doors Open 

  • 5:00  - 5:45pm | Networking Reception with Wine, Non-Alcoholic beverages and Charcuterie

  • 5:45 – 5:55pm | Opening Remarks from Heather Odendaal, WNORTH Founder & Welcome from Lisa Kakoske, Partner, Bennett Jones

  • 5:55– 6:25pm | Panel: Human Leadership in a Tech-Driven World

  • 6:25 - 6:30pm  | Closing Remarks

  • 6:30 - 7:00pm | Networking Continues with Wine, Non-Alcoholic beverages and Charcuterie

💫 The first 20 Registered Guests to arrive at the event receive a WNORTH Experience Gift Bag valued at $250+.

Panel Details:

Moderated by Humaira Ahmed, Founder & CEO of BestHuman, our panel will discuss "Human Leadership in a Tech-Driven World" with some trail-blazing executives and founders. The role of leaders in the tech industry is evolving. While technical expertise remains essential, the most effective senior leaders are those who can balance innovation with empathy, strategy with adaptability, and efficiency with ethical responsibility.

Panelists:

Miranda Lievers, Co-Founder & Former COO, Thinkific 

Anna Baird, Chief Customer Officer, Generative AI GTM at Google Cloud 

Min FitzGerald, Director of Monetization at Clio

Thank you to Bennett Jones for Sponsoring the Event and hosting us in their beautiful office space. This event is a non-official side event for WebSummit Vancouver and is no way associated directly with WebSummit.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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