DIVERSEcity X Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum

Just in time for International Women’s Day 2026, DIVERSEcity and Minerva BC are teaming up again to present the fourth edition of our Women’s Leadership Forum. Taking place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10 am – 2 pm, at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, this inspirational event empowers women leaders — both emerging and established — with connection, learning and celebration. The day’s program will focus on ways to build ourselves as women leaders while uplifting others. Together, we bloom! This year’s event, emceed by media maven Ria Renouf, will feature: ● Comedy by Julie Kim, Vancouver’s own rising star in stand up comedy, who has been featured at Just for Laughs festivals across Canada and the Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada special. ● DIVERSEtalks panel: “Growing ourselves, Blooming Together”, led by broadcaster Robin Gill, featuring inspiring speakers including: – Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer. A long‑time champion for women, she led the push for equal pay legislation in British Columbia during her tenure as an MLA. – Rochelle Prasad, founder of the SPARK Foundation who has been recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 2026. – Kal Grewal, founder and CEO of Realtime CPA Inc., who brings passion to sharing financial literacy and empowerment. – Annita Mcphee, Indigenous facilitator from the Tahltan/Tlingit Nations, motivational speaker and an international human rights advocate. – And more. ● Fun, interactive activities, breakout groups, networking, exhibition tables, floral selfie studio and catered lunch! Wear your favourite florals and join us! Tickets are now on sale.