Winnipeg Women's Conference 2026
Conference: March 9th, 2026
TD Experience: March 8th, 2026

Meet Our Incredible Keynote Speakers

Kathy Tran-Riese
President, Kaytran Eyewear

Erica Daniels
Founder & CEO, Kejic Productions
Our Stories, Our Strength

Salena Starling
CEO, Community of Big Hearts

The Honourable Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler
Senator for Manitoba
Understanding Power, Leading with Purpose
Breakout Speakers
During the day you will have the choice of attending 2 breakout sessions. Our speakers will be discussing a range of topics - finances, balance, leadership, negotiation, etc.

Kristie Pearson
Founder/ Board Chair/ Volunteer, Linking Hope
The Power of Purpose: Leveraging Philanthropy to Drive Business Success

Ricki-Lee Podolecki
Buyer & Educator, Jones & Company Wine Merchants
Wine Tasting

Carly Edmundson
President & CEO, CentrePort Canada
Lead Like a Girl: Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style

Jackie Wild
Owner/ President/ Chair, Tito Boy Restaurant & Manitoba Filipino Business Council & Mabuhay District
Cultural Capital: Turning Heritage into Manitoba’s Next Economic Engine

Dr. Shadé Kolade
Founder & CEO, Leadership Synergy Institute, Author
From Idea to Impact: Harnessing Purpose and Confidence to Overcome Self-Doubt

Sharanpal Ruprai
Associate Professor, The University of Winnipeg
Transformative Feminist Leadership: Within and Beyond the Classroom

Joelle Potrebka & Deanne Walstrom
Master Gardener & Greenhouse Ambassador, General Manager, Shelmerdine Garden Center
The Power of Plants
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Aimee Palmer
Regional Vice-President, Winnipeg Southwest & Western Manitoba - IG Wealth Management
Mentoring & Networking for Success

What to expect on the day of:
8:00 | Registration |
9:00 | Welcome |
9:30 | Keynote Speakers |
11:15 | Break |
11:40 | Breakout Session One |
12:20 | Lunch + Sip & Shop |
1:40 | Breakout Session Two |
2:20 | Networking Lounge |
2:45 | Keynote Speakers |
4:30 | VIP Reception |
Tickets On Sale November 10th
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Access to our event app with all the info you need for the day
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Executive Style Lunch
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Access to Networking Lounge Area
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Access to the Sip and Shop
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Keynote, Panel and Breakout Sessions
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Choice of breakout session
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Opportunity to win exciting prizes through the use of our event app!
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Made in Manitoba gift
$375
General Ticket
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General Ticket PLUS:
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Access to our Exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception with passed appetizers and drinks to mix and mingle with a small group of people
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Special Made in Manitoba gift
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Priority registration line
$475
VIP Ticket
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Can be added onto your General or VIP Ticket
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Special curated Experience at 529 Uptown on March 8th
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Cocktails, appetizers, mix & mingle with speakers & sponsors
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Limited tickets available
