​Leading Ladies Conference 2026 Presented by Microsoft Canada

​Join 200+ women founders, leaders, and professionals at the Leading Ladies Connect Conference 2026 one of the most powerful rooms for women building, scaling, and leading across industries.
…presented in partnership with Microsoft Canada and supported by incredible sponsors and community partners.

​What is it?
A high-impact day of networking, keynotes, panels, and real conversations on AI, access to capital, business growth, and leadership featuring founders, executives, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future.

​Where is it?
Join us at the Microsoft Canada Headquarters in Downtown Toronto on May 2, 2026.

​Who’s in the room?
A curated mix of ambitious and established women from founders building scalable businesses to professionals leading in tech, finance, corporate, and creative industries. Women who are not just networking, but building, investing, and creating real opportunities.

​This is the room where connections turn into partnerships, visibility turns into growth, and conversations turn into capital.

​Tickets are limited. Last year sold out

​What You’ll Experience:

• ​Session & tools on Women Leading in the Age of AI

• ​Senior-level panel: Access to Capital, Confidence & Scaling

• ​Interactive workshops on AI tools and funding pathways

• ​A live $15,000 Pitch Competition

• ​Curated networking lunch

• ​Structured mentor-style connection circles

• ​The Microsoft Activation Zone

​​​The Schedule

​​​​*Schedule is subject to change

• ​​​11:45 am - Welcome Reception + Mingling

• ​​​12:00 pm - Opening Remarks

• ​​​12:15 pm - Power Panel

• ​​​1:00 pm - Lunch & Curated Networking

• ​​​2:00 pm - $15,000 Pitch Competition

• ​​​2:40 pm - Break + Networking

• ​​​3:00 pm - Keynote Panel

• ​​3:30 pm - Workshops on AI & Funding

• ​​​4:10 pm - Legacy Conversations ( Fire side chat)

• ​​​4:40 pm - Closing Remarks

• ​4:40pm - Networking & Happy Hour

​“Ticket Policy & Event Terms.”

​1. Ticket Policy
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another guest prior to the event.

​2. Event Changes
The event schedule, speakers, and program details are subject to change without prior notice.

​3. Photography & Media
By attending the event, you consent to photography, video recording, and media capture that may be used for promotional, marketing, and documentation purposes by Leading Ladies Connect.

​4. Code of Conduct
Leading Ladies Connect is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior may result in removal from the event without refund.

​Speaker & Program Disclaimer
While we aim to deliver the advertised program, speakers and sessions may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

​This program is intentionally designed for high impact and may be subject to adjustments as we curate the best possible experience.