Women's Leadership Summit

​The CVCA Women’s Leadership Summit, co-hosted with Canadian Women in Venture Capital and hosted at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, is a one-day leadership experience for women across Canada’s venture capital and private equity ecosystem. The Summit strengthens leadership skills, builds community, and supports a more inclusive talent pipeline.

​Highlights:

• ​Keynotes:

  • ​Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe - Stress Wisely: The Essential Tools for Living and Working Well | Learn to harness stress as an ally for peak performance and resilience.

  • ​Fotini Iconomopoulos - Confident Communication: Boundaries, Buy-in, and Breakthroughs | Build confident communication, set boundaries, and generate buy-in for influence and credibility.

  • ​Dr. Sabina Nagpal - Leadership Under Pressure | Sustain leadership effectiveness under pressure with neuroscience-informed strategies.

• ​Panel Discussion: Canadian Women in VC share insights on career growth, leadership challenges, mentorship, and industry trends.

• ​Featuring interactive sessions and networking for women across all career stages and roles, from early-career analysts to senior leaders.

​Note: This initiative is partially funded through the Women’s Entrepreneurship Strategy, administered by ISED, supporting diverse teams, broader perspectives, enhanced problem-solving, and deeper market understanding.