Our signature event is back with the exciting roster of keynote speakers, presenters and networking opportunities you’ve come to expect and enjoy. We are pleased to announce the impressive program for the 2022 PEIBWA Symposium:

2022 Keynote Speaker | 9:00-10:15 am

Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a Canadian physician, spoken word artist, and advocate against systemic racism in health care.

Concurrent Session One | 10:30-11:15 am

Mentorship as a Strategy for Success, featuring Chantal Brine, CEO at EnPoint
The Future of Our Changing Workplace – panel discussion including Sarah Mullins from UpTree HR , Chastity Smith from The Inn at Bay Fortune and Tracey D’Aviero from the Canadian Association of Virtual Assistants.
Luncheon Keynote Presentation | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

“A Report Card on Rural Innovation” featuring Canadian Rural Futurist Ashleigh Weeden
Concurrent Session Two | 12:45 – 1:45 pm
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – discussion with Kiersten Mohr from Terra Firma.
Sandpipers Session – Women as Investors
Concurrent Session Three | 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Women excelling in STEM and skilled trades, featuring Lara Murphy, co-founder at Ryan Murphy Construction Inc., with an introduction from our partner Techsploration
A panel showcasing Women Entrepreneurs (panel discussion moderated by Sara Roach-Lewis)

Closing Café | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Closing Café musical performance and interview featuring JUNO-award-winning singer/songwriter Catherine