Agenda

Discover what’s in store at WBE Canada’s 2026 Conference—keynotes, workshops, and networking to inspire and empower.

November 18

8:00AM

Inter. B&C
Networking

Breakfast with Brands

Sponsored by
RBC

Description coming soon.

9:00AM

Inter. B&C
Opening Remarks

Welcome to 2026 National Conference

Description coming soon.

9:30AM

Inter. B&C
Opening Keynote Panel Discussion

Canada's Productivity Imperative: Why Women-Owned Businesses are the Growth Multiplier

Description coming soon.

10:30AM

Location
Breakout Session

AI Adoption for SMEs: What's Critical Now & Future Readiness

Description coming soon.

10:30AM

Location
Breakout Session

The Future of Women Led Innovation in Canadian Biomanufacturing

Description coming soon.

10:30AM

Location
Breakout Session

Winning in Infrastructure & Major Projects

Description coming soon.

12:30PM

Inter. B&C
Luncheon

Power Networking with Sector Based Tables

Sponsored by
Manulife

Description coming soon.

1:30PM

Inter. B&C
Panel Discussion

How Corporate Procurement is Evolving & Ways to Ready

Description coming soon.

2:30PM

Location
Breakout Session

Building an AI-Ready Enterprise & Strategy

Description coming soon.

2:30PM

Location
Breakout Session

Commercializing & Scaling Manufacturing

Description coming soon.

2:30PM

Location
Breakout Session

Capital Access for Scale

Description coming soon.

2:30PM

Location
Awards

Spotlight of Excellence Awards & Reception

Description coming soon.

November 19

TBD

Inter. B&C
Networking

Breakfast with Brands

Sponsored by
RBC

Description coming soon.

TBD

Inter. B&C
Opening Remarks

Welcome to Day 2 of 2026 National Conference

Description coming soon.

TBD

Inter. B&C
Panel Discussion

The Future of Innovation & Global Competitiveness

Description coming soon.

TBD

Location
Breakout Session

Scaling from $5M to $50M

Description coming soon.

TBD

Location
Breakout Session

Women in Key Supply Chains

Description coming soon.

TBD

Location
Breakout Session

ESG & Sustainable Procurement as Competitive Advantage

Description coming soon.

TBD

Inter. B&C
Networking Luncheon

TBD

Description coming soon.

TBD

Inter. B&C
Report

WBE Canada 2026 Economic Impact & Procurement Gap Report

Description coming soon.

TBD

Location
Panel Discussion

Government & Crown Procurement Forum

Description coming soon.

TBD

Location
Round Tables

Boundless Opportunities: From Commitment to Contracts

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