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.

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
• Panelist: Sandra Horton, Women’s Collaborative Hub

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