International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.

On March 8, the Chamber celebrates the achievements women have made locally, provincially and federally.

2022 | IWD – Break the Bias:

• Keynote: Robyn Chisholm – VP, Commercial Banking, Scotiabank
• Keynote: Robyn Chisholm – VP, Commercial Banking, Scotiabank
• Panelist: Armin Amrolia – Deputy City Manager, City of Vancouver
• Panelist: Julia Chung – CEO, Spring Plans & Admin Slayer

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2021 | IWD – Choose to Challenge:

• Keynote: Dr. Lori Brotto, Psychologist
• Local Inspiration: Angela Calla, The Angela Calla Mortgage Team
• Local Inspiration: Sonia Andhi, Family Counsellor

2021 PHOTOS

2020 | IWD – Each for Equal:

• Keynote: Jody Vance, Broadcaster, Writer & Entrepreneur
• Emcee: Jennifer McKinnon, Chair, Women in Business Committee
• Moderator: Alison Berg, Photonic Inc & SFU Venture Labs
• Panelist: Stacey Marshall, Vancouver Women in Technology
• Panelist: Leah Coss, Your Current Future
• Panelist: Michelle Sklar, Innovate BC

2020 PHOTOS

2019 | IWD – Balance for Better:

• Keynote: Leah Pells, RCC, Olympian, Mental Health Advocate
• Special Guest: Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
• Emcee: Wendy Mein, Director of Membership, Tri-CIties Chamber
• Panelist: Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Trans Mountain
• Panelist: Claire MacLean, CEO, SHARE Family & Community Services Society
• Panelist: Michelle Tremblay, Health & Wellness Coach, MPower Lives Company

2019 PHOTOS

2018 | IWD – Press for Progress:

• Keynote: Fiona Forbes, Award Winning TV Host & Producer
• Emcee: Karen Daniels, Morning Show Host, 93.7FM
• Presenter: Kindi Dulai-Gill, Spark Expansion Consulting
• Presenter: Sue Clement, Success Coaching
• Presenter: Sandra Horton, Women’s Collaborative Hub

2018 PHOTOS

2017 | IWD – Be Bold for Change:

• Keynote: Janet Austin, COO, YWCA Metro Vancouver
• Panelist: Lisa Beecroft, Owner, Caffe Divano
• Panelist: Lora Covinha, General Manager, Phoenix Truck & Crane
• Panelist: Sheila Sharma, Owner, The Giggle Dam

2017 PHOTOS

2016 | IWD – Celebrating the Journey:

• Keynote: Rachel Lewis, COO, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Panelist: Bonita Zarrillo, Delegate to UN 16th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women 2016
• Panelist: Sandra Horton, Owner & Change Agent, Horton Collaborations
• Panelist: Hazel Postma, Vice President of External Relations, Douglas College
• Panelist: Trish Mandewo, Serial Entrepreneur, Owner, Vancouver Tumblebus, Sensabus & more

2016 PHOTOS

2015 | IWD – Elevate:

• Barbara Stegemann, Top Game Changer CBC’s Dragon’s Den & CEO and Founder, The 7 Virtues
• Senator Yonah Martin, First Korean-Canadian Senator of Canada
• W. Brett Wilson, Dragon Emeritus

2015 PHOTOS
2015 VIDEO