Calgary June 12, 2026

Empowering Women Today
for an Equitable Tomorrow

Canada's #1 Women's Leadership Conference

Women all over the world are no longer accepting the status quo. They’re rising up, breaking through, pushing the boundaries, and carving their own paths.

From glass ceilings and inequality, to 'leaning in' and work-life balance, women leaders of today face numerous challenges. As they move up the corporate ladder and take on increased responsibilities, having the right tools and insights in order to pivot in an evolving corporate landscape has never been more essential.

In a world of information overload, The Art of Leadership Women focuses on the topics and trends most critical to leaders. This unique one-day conference features a riveting collection of world leaders, business icons, academics, and bestselling authors who inspire action.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn improved ways of leveraging their value, elevating their skills, and developing the strategies required to take their leadership and their organizations to the next level. This conference is not just for women, but for anyone who wants to champion change on behalf of women. 

Learned an actionable insight to become a better leader
Would recommend The Art of Leadership Women to a colleague
Plan on attending again in the future
Of past speakers rated engaging and impactful

2026 Speakers

  • Ashley
    Herd

    Ashley Herd

    Former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Leadership Expert, and CEO of Manager Method

    Decision-Making, Feedback, and High-Performing Teams
    • Practical tools to navigate management challenges, make decisions with clarity, and build trust with your team.
    • How to provide actionable feedback, set expectations, and create high-performing, accountable teams.
    • Strategies to strengthen culture, engage employees, and develop leadership skills that scale across your organization.

  • The Hon. Marci
    Ien

    The Hon. Marci Ien

    Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, and Former Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth

    Empathetic Leadership, Courage, and Embracing Change
    • Create real impact, build consensus, sustain purpose-driven momentum within teams, and translate listening into action that creates lasting change.
    • How to build trust, rally support around shared goals, and deliver results when the stakes are high and time is limited.
    • Identify challenges women face in the workplace, and strategies for leading with authenticity, communicating with confidence, and driving meaningful change while balancing competing responsibilities.

  • Joanna
    Griffiths

    Joanna Griffiths

    Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix, and Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year

    Strategy, Values, and Collaboration
    • How to reimagine your organization's mission and values and leverage them as a North Star for strategic decisions.
    • The importance of community and collaboration in today’s digital world.
    • How to leverage every touch point of the customer journey as an opportunity to showcase your values.

  • Nidhi
    Tewari

    Nidhi Tewari

    Workplace Culture and Wellbeing Expert, Clinical Social Worker, and Bestselling Author

    Workplace Culture, Resilience, and Wellness
    • Strategies to strengthen culture, engage employees, and develop leadership skills that scale across your organization.
    • Practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and strengthen emotional, mental, and physical resilience in an ever-changing workplace.
    • Skills to support mental health, navigate difficult conversations, and create psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

  • Dr. Leslie
    John

    Dr. Leslie John

    Harvard Business School Professor, Behavioural Scientist, and Bestselling Author

    Communication, Negotiation, and Building Trust
    • When and how to share information, ideas, and achievements in a way that builds credibility, influence, and connection.
    • How asking better questions and leading with inquiry uncovers value, improves outcomes, and strengthens relationships.
    • Understand how thoughtful openness and strategic transparency deepen trust with teams, customers, and stakeholders while driving better decisions.

  • Joanna
    Griffiths

    Joanna Griffiths

    Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix, and Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year

    Strategy, Values, and Collaboration
    • How to reimagine your organization's mission and values and leverage them as a North Star for strategic decisions.
    • The importance of community and collaboration in today’s digital world.
    • How to leverage every touch point of the customer journey as an opportunity to showcase your values.

  • The Hon. Marci
    Ien

    The Hon. Marci Ien

    Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, and Former Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth

    Empathetic Leadership, Courage, and Embracing Change
    • Create real impact, build consensus, sustain purpose-driven momentum within teams, and translate listening into action that creates lasting change.
    • How to build trust, rally support around shared goals, and deliver results when the stakes are high and time is limited.
    • Identify challenges women face in the workplace, and strategies for leading with authenticity, communicating with confidence, and driving meaningful change while balancing competing responsibilities.

  • Ashley
    Herd

    Ashley Herd

    Former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Leadership Expert, and CEO of Manager Method

    Decision-Making, Feedback, and High-Performing Teams
    • Practical tools to navigate management challenges, make decisions with clarity, and build trust with your team.
    • How to provide actionable feedback, set expectations, and create high-performing, accountable teams.
    • Strategies to strengthen culture, engage employees, and develop leadership skills that scale across your organization.

  • Nidhi
    Tewari

    Nidhi Tewari

    Workplace Culture and Wellbeing Expert, Clinical Social Worker, and Bestselling Author

    Workplace Culture, Resilience, and Wellness
    • Strategies to strengthen culture, engage employees, and develop leadership skills that scale across your organization.
    • Practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and strengthen emotional, mental, and physical resilience in an ever-changing workplace.
    • Skills to support mental health, navigate difficult conversations, and create psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

  • Dr. Leslie
    John

    Dr. Leslie John

    Harvard Business School Professor, Behavioural Scientist, and Bestselling Author

    Communication, Negotiation, and Building Trust
    • When and how to share information, ideas, and achievements in a way that builds credibility, influence, and connection.
    • How asking better questions and leading with inquiry uncovers value, improves outcomes, and strengthens relationships.
    • Understand how thoughtful openness and strategic transparency deepen trust with teams, customers, and stakeholders while driving better decisions.

Register Now for The Art of Leadership for Women


 
SILVER
$549 +GST
GOLD
$799 +GST
PLATINUM
$999 +GST
What's Included
 
 
 

Seating

Theatre seating behind Gold - First-come, first-seated
Upgraded classroom seating behind Platinum - Rows 4+
Premier classroom seating - Rows 1-3

Insight Workbook

Conference Summary

The Art of Leadership Magazine

Book signings with speakers

Freshly brewed morning coffee & tea

Express entrance

Three-course networking lunch

Journal, pen & tote

Exclusive cocktail & hors d'oeuvres reception

Books from featured speakers

 
Meet & greet plus professional photo with Joanna Griffiths
SILVER
$549 +GST
What's Included

Theatre seating behind Gold - First-come, first-seated

Insight Workbook

Conference Summary

The Art of Leadership Magazine

Book signings with speakers

Freshly brewed morning coffee & tea

GOLD
$799 +GST
What's Included

Upgraded classroom seating behind Platinum - Rows 4+

Insight Workbook

Conference Summary

The Art of Leadership Magazine

Book signings with speakers

Freshly brewed morning coffee & tea

Express entrance

Three-course networking lunch

Journal, pen & tote

Featured speaker books

PLATINUM
$999 +GST
What's Included

Premier classroom seating - Rows 1-3

Insight Workbook

Conference Summary

The Art of Leadership Magazine

Book signings with speakers

Freshly brewed morning coffee & tea

Express entrance

Three-course networking lunch

Journal, pen & tote

Exclusive cocktail & hors d'oeuvres reception

Featured speaker books

  Meet & greet plus professional photo with Joanna Griffiths
I love The Art of Leadership Women because of the palpable energy in the room. You can’t substitute what you can get physically from other people in connections, motivation, and self-belief than you can when you’re just together. It’s a powerful thing!
Jessica Herrin CEO & Founder, Stella & Dot

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