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    • 29 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
    • In Person: Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON

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    SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SUMMIT 2025!

    EMPOWERING MINDS, LEADING FORWARD

    Please HOLD THE DATE for the Annual Summit 2025 taking place Thursday May 29, 2025!

    TIME:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
    *Followed by a cocktail reception

    LOCATION: Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
    (A virtual option will be offered for those unable to attend in person)

    Further details will be shared soon, so stay tuned for upcoming announcements! In the meantime, don't forget to mark your calendars by clicking the link below:

    ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR




    RÉSERVEZ LA DATE POUR NOTRE SOMMET ANNUEL 2025 !

    INSPIRER POUR AGIR, MARCHER VERS L’AVENIR 

    RÉSERVER LA DATE pour le Sommet Annuel 2025 qui aura lieu le jeudi 29 mai  2025 !

    HEURE : 10 h 00 - 17 h 00 (HE) 
    Suivi d'une réception cocktail

    Lieu : Thomson Reuters | 19 rue Duncan, Toronto, ON
    (Une option virtuelle sera disponible pour celles qui ne peuvent pas assister en personne)

    Davantage de détails seront communiqués bientôt, alors demeurez à l'affût pour les annonces à venir ! En attendant, n’oubliez pas d'inscrire cette date à votre calendrier en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessous :

    Ajoutez à votre calendrier


    • 29 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 5:10 PM (EDT)
    • Hybrid | In Person: Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
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    EMPOWERING MINDS, LEADING FORWARD

    Join us on Thursday, May 29, 2025, for an unforgettable day at our Annual Summit 2025! Experience engaging speakers, dynamic panels, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and so much more!

    WHEN
    : Thursday May 29, 2025

    TIME:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
    *Followed by a cocktail reception

    LOCATIONThomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
    (A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person, offering an equally dynamic and engaging experience. The access link will be sent to online participants prior to the event).

    COST: Complimentary, for WGCC members! Not yet a member? JOIN TODAY to attend this and other exclusive events and gain more opportunities to network and collaborate with industry peers!

    CPD: We will keep you updated as we pursue qualification for CPD credits.

    *Kindly register by Thursday May 22, 2025

    *Please note that this program will be delivered exclusively in English

    BONUS!

    As part of our commitment to helping you build your personal brand, each WGCC member attending in Toronto will have the opportunity to get a professional headshot taken during the conference by photographer Jenn Grachow of Jenn Grachow Photography!

    It’s the perfect time to update your LinkedIn with a fresh look that matches your professional polish.
     

    To book a preferred time for your photography headshot on the day of the event, click below:

    BOOK YOUR HEADSHOT!

      AGENDA, SPEAKERS & TOPICS
      Please note that all times are in Eastern Time (ET)

      Registration & Networking | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

      KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Empowering Minds: Key Insights on Women's Brain Health11:10 AM - 12:30 PM

      • Lynn Posluns Founder and President of Women’s Brain Health Initiative | Generously hosted by Blakes

      LUNCH | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

      SESSION ONE | Leader Character: Who Am I Becoming While I Am Busy Doing? | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
      • Dusya Vera | Professor of Strategy at Ivey Business School and the Executive Director of the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership

      SESSION TWO | Law Meets Bot: What Every GC Needs to Know About AI | 2:30 PM - 3:25 PM

      • Al HounsellNational Director of AI, Innovation & Knowledge at Gowling WLG & adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School
      • Andrea AllistonPartner, Knowledge and Practice Innovation at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
      • Lauren Nickerson | Associate, Torys

      BREAK | 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

      SESSION THREE | Brand Optimization: How to Build an Allstar LinkedIn Profile | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

      SESSION FOUR | Elbows up in Canada: Reuters Explores How the Heightened Uncertainty is Affecting Everyday Canadian Life and Reshaping Politics | Hosted by Thomson Reuters | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

      CLOSING REMARKS & RECEPTION | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

      For questions about the event or if you need to cancel your registration, contact us via email at: info@womengc.ca. 


      Venue Sponsor:




      INSPIRER POUR AGIR, MARCHER VERS L’AVENIR 

      Joignez-vous à nous le jeudi 29 mai 2025 pour une journée inoubliable lors de notre Sommet annuel 2025 ! Faites l’expérience de conférenciers engageants, de panels dynamiques, d’ateliers interactifs, d’opportunités de réseautage et bien plus encore !

      DATE : Jeudi le 29 mai, 2025

      HEURE : 10 h 00 - 17 h 00 (HE)
      *Suivi d'un cocktail

      Lieu : Thomson Reuters | 19 rue Duncan, Toronto, ON
      (Une option virtuelle sera disponible pour celles qui ne peuvent pas assister en personne offrant une expérience tout aussi dynamique et engageante. Le lien d’accès sera envoyé aux participants en ligne avant l’événement.)

      COÛT : Gratuit, pour nos membres WGCC ! Vous n’êtes pas encore membre ? INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DÈS AUJOURD’HUI pour assister à cet événement et à d’autres événements exclusifs et obtenir plus d’opportunités de réseautage et de collaboration avec des pairs de l’industrie !

      FPC : Nous vous tiendrons au courant de la qualification pour les crédits de FPC.

      *Veuillez-vous inscrire avant le jeudi 15 mai 2025
      *Veuillez noter que ce programme sera offert exclusivement en anglais

      BONUS!

      Dans le cadre de notre engagement à vous aider à construire votre marque personnelle, chaque membre du WGCC présent à Toronto aura l’occasion de se faire photographier par la photographe Jenn Grachow de Jenn Grachow Photography!

      C’est le moment idéal pour mettre à jour votre LinkedIn avec un nouveau look qui correspond à votre image professionnelle
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      Pour réserver un créneau horaire de préférence pour votre photo professionnelle lors de l'événement, cliquez ci-dessous :

      Réservez votre portrait professionnel

      ORDRE DU JOUR, CONFÉRENCIERS ET SUJETS
      Veuillez noter que toutes les heures sont indiquées à l'heure de l'Est (HE).

      Inscription et réseautage | 10 h 00 - 11 h 00

      Conférencière principale | Empowering Minds: Key Insights on Women's Brain Health11 h 10 - 12 h 30

      • Lynn Posluns Fondatrice et Présidente de Women’s Brain Health Initiative | Généreusement accueilli par Blakes

      DÉJEUNER | 12 h 30 - 13 h 30

      SESSION UN | Leader Character: Who Am I Becoming While I Am Busy Doing? | 13 h 30 - 14 h 30

      • Dusya Vera Professeur de Stratégie au Ivey Business School et Directrice Exécutive  de Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership


        SESSION DEUX | Law Meets Bot: What Every GC Needs to Know About AI | 14 h 30 - 15 h 25
      • Al HounsellDirecteur National  Intelligence Artificielle, innovation et connaissance chez Gowling WLG & professeur auxiliaire à Osgoode Hall Law School
      • Andrea Alliston Associée, Gestion du savoir et innovation de la pratique chez Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
      • Lauren Nickerson | Associée, Torys

      PAUSE | 15 h 25 - 15 h 45

      SESSION TROIS | Brand Optimization: How to Build an Allstar LinkedIn Profile | 15 h 45 - 16 h 30

      SESSION QUATRE | Elbows up in Canada: Reuters Explores How the Heightened Uncertainty is Affecting Everyday Canadian Life and Reshaping Politics | Hosted by Thomson Reuters | 16 h 30 - 17 h 00

      REMARQUES FINALES & RÉCEPTION | 17 h 00 - 18 h 15

      Pour toute question relative à  l’événement, ou si vous devez annuler votre inscription, contactez-nous par courriel à l’adresse suivante : info@womengc.ca

      Commanditaire du lieu :



      • 29 May 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
      • In Person: Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON


      Le français suit
      ___________

      Get Your Professional Headshot at the Annual Summit 2025!

      As part of WGCC's commitment to helping you build your personal brand, each WGCC member attending the Summit will have the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken by photographer, Jenn Grachow of Jenn Grachow Photography

      It’s the perfect time to update your LinkedIn with a fresh look that matches your professional polish.

      Click the "Register" button to sign up for one of the available times. We recommend arriving early and selecting the pre-summit time slot to ensure you're ready before the day's festivities begin!

      *Please note that the photographer will be available throughout the day should you prefer a different time during the event.

      SCHEDULED TIMES (ET):

      • Prior to the start of the Summit | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
      • Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
      • Break | 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
      • Reception | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

      *Kindly note that registration is required for the Annual Summit to take advantage of this opportunity. Click HERE for more information and to register for the event.

      EVENT DETAILS:

      WHEN
      : Thursday May 29, 2025

      EVENT TIME:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
      *Followed by a cocktail reception

      LOCATIONThomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON


      Venue Sponsor:




      Obtenez votre photo professionnelle lors du Sommet annuel 2025!

      Dans le cadre de son engagement à vous aider à bâtir votre marque personnelle, chaque membre du WGCC présent au Sommet aura l’occasion de faire prendre une photo professionnelle par la photographe Jenn Grachow de Jenn Grachow Photography.

      C’est le moment idéal pour actualiser votre profil LinkedIn avec une photo soignée qui reflète votre professionnalisme.

      Cliquez sur le bouton « S’inscrire » pour réserver l’une des plages horaires disponibles. Nous vous recommandons d’arriver tôt et de choisir un créneau avant le début du sommet afin d’être prêt(e) pour le reste de la journée!

      *Veuillez noter que la photographe sera disponible tout au long de la journée si vous préférez un autre moment pendant l’événement.

      PLAGES HORAIRES (HE):

      Avant le début du Sommet | 9 h 30 – 11 h 00
      Dîner | 12 h 30 – 13 h 30
      Pause | 15 h 25 – 15 h 45
      Réception | 17 h 00 – 18 h 00

      *Veuillez noter que l'inscription est requise pour le Sommet Annuel afin de profiter de cette occasion. Cliquez ICI pour plus d'informations et pour vous inscrire à l'événement.

      DÉTAILS DE L'ÉVÉNEMENT :

      DATE : Jeudi le 29 mai, 2025

      Heure de l’événement : 10 h 00 - 17 h 00 (HE)
      *Suivi d'un cocktail

      Lieu : Thomson Reuters | 19 rue Duncan, Toronto, ON


      Commanditaire du lieu :



      • 10 Jun 2025
      • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
      • First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Floor 63, Toronto, ON M5K 2A1


      Amid constantly shifting international trade policies and an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, businesses in all sectors are facing unprecedented new challenges with no easy, one-size-fits-all solution.

      Osler and Women General Counsel Canada (WGCC) are pleased to invite you to an engaging fireside chat and Q&A on Tuesday, June 10, in Toronto.

      Stephen Poloz, Osler Special Advisor and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, will open the session with some key lessons from his award-winning 2022 book, The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.

      Following the keynote presentation, we’ll discuss how GCs can advise CEOs and executive teams to help companies navigate uncertainty, act with speed and flexibility, and manage risk in today’s highly volatile environment. For this Q&A session, Stephen will be joined by two special guests:

      • Elisabeth Demone, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at Symcor
      • Wendy Gross, a partner in Osler’s Technology group

      A cocktail reception for socializing and networking will follow the panel discussion.

      We hope to see you there!

      Event Details

      Date: June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)

      Time (ET):

      Guest Arrival | 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
      Session | 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
      Reception | 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

      Location: Osler, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Floor 63, Toronto

      Please RSVP by clicking below:

      RSVP



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