If you aim to impact our world positively, economically, socially, or environmentally, this event is for you.

Join us for inspiration and actionable insight from true role models who translate vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.

Our event speakers are leaders of powerful initiatives, companies, and investments that are making a difference. They’re accomplished and visionary investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who directly support the UN’s sustainability goals and the objectives that underpin International Women’s Month (IWM).

Together, we will:

• Address three key spheres of sustainability: innovation, investment and entrepreneurship.
• Provide tangible examples, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Deliver takeaways and recommendations you can put to work in support of a cleaner, greener, more equitable and sustainable economy, society and planet.

We strive to help catalyze individual, organizational, and community leadership, as well as action and impact. From the investments, ESG policy, the products and services we develop, commercialize, and procure, the companies, cities, and communities we build, to how we engage with the world.

Agenda

11:00 AM: Registration and Networking (for people attending in person)

Food and refreshments will be available for our guests!

11:30 AM: Welcome Remarks

11:40 AM: Keynote Speaker / Keynote Fireside Chat

12:30 AM: Panel Discussion

1:15 AM: BREAK

1:30 AM: Panel Discussion

2:15 AM: Panel Discussion

3:00 PM: Concluding Remarks

Join us in person at Bayview Yards, connect with like-minded leaders and enjoy light refreshments, networking, and live discussion!

If you can’t make it in person, you can livestream the event via the Invest Ottawa YouTube channel. The link will be shared before the event.

#IWM2025 #AccelerateAction

Important Event Details:

If you are joining us in person, we are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon your arrival:

• Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.
• Driving: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2HR free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1HR free parking.
• Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
• Inclusive & Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at [email protected]. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.

Bayview Yards is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory and come together as a community.

By registering for this event, you accept that:

You may be photographed or video recorded as we capture special moments during this event and share memories with our community via our website and social media.

You will receive event-related emails, as well as an invitation to subscribe to our mailing list.

Thank You

We are incredibly grateful to the BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund for their generous support as our title sponsor for IWM 2025 and their unwavering commitment to our shared goals and community.

Curious about what to expect at Leaders Creating a More Sustainable World during this year’s International Women’s Month? Watch last year’s event recording and witness inspiring stories, actionable insights, and powerful connections from women leaders driving change.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful conversation—register today!