WOMEN GENERAL 
Conference Agenda
The 2017 WGCC National Conference was held on January 19, 2017.
| TIME | EVENT DESCRIPTION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM |
Welcome |
Mary Ellen Bench, City of Mississauga |
| 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM |
Welcome from WGCC |
Julia Shin Doi, Ryerson University Cheryl Foy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
| 9:10 AM - 10:45 AM | Neuroscience & Behaviour Economics | Michael Sherman, Brainthinks |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
Break |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Taking the Next Step - Transitioning From Legal to Business |
Moderator: Dorothy Quann, Xerox Canada Panelists: Julia Hanigsberg, Holland Bloorview Alex Johnston, CBC Laila Brabander, Chubb Insurance |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Luncheon, Sponsor Thanks & Keynote Address |
Thanks to Sponsors & Introduction:
Alena Thouin, AlternaSavings and Bank Remarks:
Jan De Silva, CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Telling the Value Story of the Legal Department |
Moderator:
Mary Ellen Bench, City of Mississauga Panelists:
Elspeth Hagan, McCain Foods Arlene Alvares, Siemens Asha Daniere, Blue Ant Media
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| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM |
Break |
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| 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM |
Leading Teams Well |
Karen Hanna, TKB Hanna & Associates Ltd. |
| 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Bindu Cudjoe, BMO Financial Group |
| 4:00 PM |
Networking Cocktail |
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