Women in Manufacturing: Expanding Participation through AI Leadership
An Executive Briefing on Women’s Participation in Manufacturing
Why this session matters
Women make up nearly half of Canada’s total workforce, but hold only 28% of jobs in manufacturing — a share that has barely changed in 30 years. In critical production and trade roles, representation often drops below 10%. This gap represents a vast untapped talent pool at a time when Canadian manufacturing urgently needs new skills to stay globally competitive.
At the same time, women in manufacturing report high job satisfaction, opportunities for growth, and a narrower pay gap compared to many other sectors. The challenge is not the work itself, but the barriers: visibility of role models, workplace culture, advancement opportunities, and outdated perceptions of the industry.
This live session explores how AI adoption intersects with gender diversity, and how initiatives like the AI for Decision-Makers program can help organizations build inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
Featuring:
✨ Johanne Ramahenina, AI Educational Programs Lead, Concordia Applied AI Institute
Johanne will share her perspective as a woman leader in AI education and how inclusive approaches to technology adoption can help strengthen participation across manufacturing.
What leaders will learn:
Why gender diversity is essential for Canada’s advanced manufacturing future
How AI adoption can help reshape workplaces and broaden participation
Ways leaders can support women’s visibility, growth, and advancement
Who should attend?
Decision-makers and high-potential employees in Canadian manufacturing organizations — including executives, innovation leaders, and advocates for gender diversity in STEM and advanced industries.
Format: Live online + Q&A
The future isn’t something to wait for — it’s something to actively build. Attend this session to explore how inclusive AI adoption can unlock manufacturing’s untapped potential.