đź“… Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00AM - 1:15PM ET
đź“Ť Location: Online | Zoom
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Join us online for a transformative conversation about equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Advancing Women’s Leadership Quebec virtual launch event hosted by the Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC). This program champions women’s representation in leadership roles while creating workplaces where everyone thrives.
The event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with experienced leaders who will share real-world strategies for advancing equity and fostering diversity in leadership roles, and ICTC's top research and policy experts will share groundbreaking findings on gender equity in leadership positions, as well as the transformative impact of diverse workplaces. You will also learn about the program's innovative assessment tool that is designed to help organizations identify gaps, measure progress, and implement actionable strategies for more inclusive leadership.
This issue doesn’t only affect women—solving the gender gap in leadership is about fostering inclusive leadership teams that benefit all genders, backgrounds, and perspectives. Whether you’re an executive, HR leader, or an ally in equity, this event will equip you to drive meaningful change and shape the future of leadership in your organization.
- 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM: Welcoming Remarks
- 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM: Research Presentation
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Program Overview
- 10:45 AM - 10:50 AM: Short Break
- 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM: Panel Discussion: "The Power of Equity: Why Inclusive Leadership Benefits Everyone"
- 11:50 AM – 12:05 PM: Q&A session
- 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM: Short break
- 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Keynote Presentation on the program’s Equity Diversity and Inclusion Assessment Tool
- 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Q&A session
- 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Closing Remarks
DĂ©borah Cherenfant
An award-winning, recognized, and committed leader, DĂ©borah Cherenfant is active in economic development and sits on a number of boards and committees in Canada and the United States. As a media analyst, she is a weekly commentator on current affairs on TV's Les DĂ©batteurs on Noovo, and has spent over two years with Radio-Canada's Tout Un Matin.
Anie Rouleau
Anie Rouleau is a true pioneer, working tirelessly to shape the future of sustainable business. As founder of The Unscented Company, she redefines the notion of cleanliness with her range of natural and innovative home and body care products. Her unwavering commitment to sustainable development and social impact is reflected in her fight against the use of single-use plastic and her advocacy for reusable packaging and water-free products. As an ambassador for the B Corp movement, she places local sourcing, ethical management, and equal employment opportunities at the heart of her priorities.
She has appeared on Dragons' Den Canada, topped the list of the country's fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years, and received both the Young Phoenix Award and the Trudeau Medal. As a renowned speaker at institutions and organizations including BDC, C2 Montréal, UQAM, Concordia, McGill, ÉTS and the University of Ottawa, Anie is also deeply involved in mentoring tomorrow's entrepreneurs. She has been running a certified B Corp and Women Owned business since 2011.
Alexa Love Tremblay
Alexa Love Tremblay is an expert in second language teaching and pedagogy, with growing experience in designing innovative educational programs. Before heading Francoflex, she taught French as a second language for 7 years, developing pedagogical approaches adapted to learners of all levels.
Today, as CEO of Francoflex, she applies her expertise to EdTech innovation, combining artificial intelligence and conversational immersion to make learning French more accessible and engaging. Passionate about diversity and inclusion in tech, Alexa is also an influential voice on women's leadership in the tech industry and the future of digital education.
