Women in Tech: AI, Money and the Myth of Merit

​Canada’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving. As AI reshapes our work and the rules of leadership are rewritten, the question remains: Who gets to build, decide, and lead?

Join Koru & Fig on March 10 at Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan for an evening of bold ideas and candid conversations: Women in Tech: AI, Money and the Myth of Merit.

We are bringing together founders and executives for two headline panels that dive into urgent issues in innovation today.

​5:20PM - Opening Remarks

5:30PM 🖼️ The Myth of Meritocracy – Redefining Leadership and Opportunity
Featuring: Jocelyne Beaulieu, CHRL (KORU), Seema Lakhani (Ex-Wattpad) & Jackie Hanson (Sprout Family)
In this panel, we'll unpack: Is "merit" truly neutral? We'll discuss how systems of power shape hiring and leadership evaluation, and why the current pullback on DEI makes redesigning these systems more critical than ever.

​6:10 - 6:20 - Networking Break

6:20PM💰 Can AI Help Us Build Better Financial Habits?
Featuring: Monisha Sharma (Fig) Eva Wong (Borrowell) & Lisa Hannam (Neo Financial)
In this panel, we'll unpack: From budgeting apps to credit monitoring, AI is everywhere. Our experts will discuss how intelligent systems are influencing financial behaviour and how we can design tech that genuinely empowers consumers.

​7:00PM - Closing Remarks

7:10 - 8:30PM 🤝 The evening concludes with high-impact networking where attendees can connect with folks across fintech, AI, and the broader innovation community over refreshments.