Leaders Creating a Sustainable World

An International Women’s Month event hosted by Invest Ottawa, presented by our Title Event Sponsor, SAS Viya and Supporting Presenter Sponsor, Calian Group.

If you aim to impact our world positively, economically, socially, or environmentally, this event is for you.

Join us for inspiration and actionable insight from true role models who translate vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.

Our event speakers are leaders of powerful initiatives, companies, and investments that are making a difference in AI, Women’s Health, Food Sustainability and Clean Tech. They’re accomplished and visionary investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who directly support the UN’s sustainability goals and the objectives that underpin International Women’s Month (IWM).

Together, we will:

• Address three key spheres of sustainability: innovation, investment and entrepreneurship.
• Provide tangible examples, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Deliver takeaways and recommendations you can put to work in support of a cleaner, greener, more equitable and sustainable economy, society and planet.

Through panel discussions and powerful fireside chats, we strive to help catalyze individual, organizational, and community leadership, as well as action and impact. From the investments, policy, the products and services we develop, commercialize, and procure, the companies, cities, and communities we build, to how we engage with the world.

Join us in person at Bayview Yards, connect with like-minded leaders and enjoy light refreshments, networking, and live discussion!

If you can’t make it in person, you can livestream the event via the Invest Ottawa YouTube channel. The link will be shared before the event.

#IWM2025 #AccelerateAction

Important Event Details:

If you are joining us in person, we are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon your arrival:

• Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.
• Driving: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2HR free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1HR free parking.
• Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
• Inclusive & Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at awillsey@investottawa.ca. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.

Bayview Yards is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory and come together as a community.

By registering for this event, you accept that:

You may be photographed or video recorded as we capture special moments during this event and share memories with our community via our website and social media.

You will receive event-related emails, as well as an invitation to subscribe to our mailing list.

Clothing Drive for Dress for Success

As part of our impact-focused programming, we’re hosting an Office Wear Clothing Drive in support of Dress for Success, an organization empowering women and gender-nonconforming individuals with support, professional attire, and development tools to achieve economic independence and thrive.

Throughout the month and at our IWM events, a donation box will be available in the Bayview Yards lobby. We invite you to donate suits, blouses, shoes, watches — anything professional and office-ready! Thank you for helping us empower women. To learn more: https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/