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Canada-UK Leadership Summit

Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Chamber member WNORTH is organising a networking half day event on 9 December 2025 as part of a three-day, high-impact development program for senior-level women leaders from Canada, USA, UK, and beyond being held 8-10 Dec. The programme is designed to sharpen leadership skills, expand global perspectives, and deepen social impact, and this experience equips participants to return with actionable insights and stronger networks to accelerate growth within participants’ organisations. 20 participants will be travelling from Canada as part of this programme as well as being joined by other participants based in the UK including Chamber members and contacts.

ABOUT WNORTH

‘WNORTH helps global businesses design a leadership development strategy that works best for their team and organisational goals. WNORTH is well-positioned to support your organization. Our programs are uniquely developed to support women along all levels of their leadership journey.’

ABOUT CANADA-UNITED KINGDOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A powerful, collaborative, and historic community

Since our beginnings in 1921 as "The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain," our objective has been consistent: to coordinate activities between Canada and the UK. In 1927 our Chamber was incorporated as a UK company and in 1970 our organisation's name permanently changed to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. Today our Chamber is comprised of representatives and leaders from some of Canada and the UK’s most recognisable businesses. For over 100 years, we have prioritised meaningful introductions to encourage and foster business development - now and into the future.

Programme at a glance

9:30 AM Europe/London Registration & Networking

with Refreshments

10:00 AM Europe/London Opening Remarks

by Canada-UK Chamber & WNorth

10:15 AM Europe/London Panel 1

The Power of Partnership: Unlocking Gender Equality Through Collective Action

  • Heather Odendaal Founder & CEO WNorth
  • Jackie Jones, Director, Gender Equality Division Office of the President Gates Foundation
  • Vivienne Artz, CEO FTSE Women Leaders Review
  • Victoria Jones, Global Vice President of EDI AtkinsRealis

10:45 AM Europe/London Keynote

From Caretaker to Rainmaker: Amplifying Your Strategic Impact

  • May Busch, Founder of Career Mastery, Author of VISIBLE, Former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe

12:00 PM Europe/London Networking lunch

Networking lunch

1:00 PM Europe/London Panel 2

Leading Through Change: Governance & Courageous Leadership in Disruptive Times

  • Viviane Paxinos, Former CEO Allbright & Everywoman
  • Sim Scavazza Portfolio NED & Chair
  • Pavita Cooper, Chair 30 Percent Club UK

1:45 PM Europe/London Keynote 2

Jean Oelwang, Founding President, Virgin Unite

2:00 PM Europe/London Panel 3 & Roundtable

Planetary Guardians of our Shared Future

  • Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO Virgin Unite and Planetary Guardians
  • Mary Robinson, Founding Member The Elders Former President of Ireland
  • Giorgos Tsetis Co-founder Nutrafol

3:15 PM Europe/London Summary

Summary Remarks

3:30 PM Europe/London Closing remarks

by Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce and WNorth

Gold

The Canada UK Chamber

TD Securities (Toronto-Dominion Bank)

Gold Sponsor

Bronze

The Canada UK Chamber

AtkinsRéalis

Bronze Sponsor

Supporter

The Canada UK Chamber

WNORTH

Supporting Partners

High Commission of Canada

Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 5BJ

Registration Fee

Member
Free
Non-Member
£50.00 + VAT (20.00%)
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