International Women's Day (IWD) Celebration

Join us for a dynamic and inspiring International Women's Day Conference as we come together to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide. This year, the global theme for #iwd2025 is "Inspire Inclusion", which aims to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women. International Women's Day is a day devoted to eliminating gender bias and promoting non-discriminatory employment practices catalyze action towards a more inclusive and equitable society. iwb-internationalwomensday

Our conference will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, engaging networking, opportunities designed to ignite conversations, foster connections, and catalyze action towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

On March 8th, IWB Calls for Strengthening Role of Women as Tool for Real Change in our Society. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere.

This is the opportunity for you to share your uplifting stories, network closely with some amazing business high-achievers, females thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists. (All Genders are Welcome). Join to celebrate All Women - Great Leaders and great Mothers, those who lead with Massive Action and Compassion, Determination to Win coupled with Humble Giving Attitude, Mental Toughness and simple, continuous acts of Kindness.

On the 8th of March every year, the world celebrates the Women's Day, which comes as an important reminder of women's role in making real and positive change in the human society over the ages. This year on International Women's Day, we are all urged to celebrate women's achievements while calling for gender equality.

This event is open to women from all communities, races, ethnicities and religions. The world needs us to come together, All are welcome!

We're thrilled to announce that our upcoming event will be graced by the presence of the media OMNI TV, Ethnic Channels Group, CBC News! It's an incredible opportunity to get your spotlight moment and showcase the inspiring stories and innovative ideas!

Enjoy collaborative networking, meaningful conversation and support IWB’s Mission to unite women to be change agents in the world and IWB’s Goal - accelerating women’s business ownership and strengthen their impact on the economy. You will gain inspiration from remarkable IWB Founding Members as they share their experiences and offer insight into the world of business. Event features 24 women speakers all from Toronto Canada with a diverse array of backgrounds will each talk for couple of minutes. The topic: How they are changing the world in business, government, NGO, and media.

Special Guests: Garcia Hanson-Francis, Founder at CADJPro Payroll Solutions and Community tax clinic initiative for immigrants and low-income workers. Magda Juliana Diaz Mentor and Executive Coach @Elementaltruth.ca Michael Challenger CEO @ Optimal Living Summit | Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Tara Myshrall, Mentor, Board Member

Network with our panel of experienced business women, enjoy their resources sharing. This organization was established to support every immigrant woman. So let's start with active networking. The possibilities are unlimited!

4.30pm – Networking 5pm - Speed Networking. Prepare your 1-2min elevator pitch - Business and Inspirational 6:15pm Opening Keynote by Hon. Charmaine A. Williams, Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, City official Kristyn Wong-Tam, MPP, Critic, 2SLGBTQ+ Issues , Rathika Sitsabaiesan, Educator—Coach—Mediator—Speaker—Human Rights Activist 6.30pm – Discussion - find answers from our expert entrepreneurs 7.00pm - Inspirational Speeches by Entrepreneurs, Women-Leaders, Activists 7.30pm - Women Empowerment Panel, Youth Empowerment Panel and Men for Women Empowerment Panel 8:00pm - “Women's powerful Karaoke Songs. Singing Together for Change 8:10pm – Awards. Compassion, Mother, Collaboration, Courage, Passion 8:20pm - Closing by Rachael Abah Jacqueline Dixon

Panel Discussions: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT – Manjula Selvarajah, Susan Henry, Gina Batista, Margaret Dritsas, Rachael Abah MODERATOR: Magda Juliana Diaz, Dr. Doaa Mohsen MEN PANEL: Dean Boukydis, Imran Khan Hari Srinivas, Ryan Naimark MODERATOR: Irina Dior, Kojenwa Moitt YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Oumou Samake, Anila Hoque, Raeesa Baksh, Sunayana Deepak MODERATOR: Anhelina Halkina, Michael Challenger

Fun Quiz will be conducted during the event by Naira Velumyan with a chance for participants to win gifts from IWB Founding Members

IWB – Immigrant Women In Business is designed to help you as a woman grow, through having greater confidence and self-belief, and to empower yourself through gaining financial freedom to live the life that you want to lead. IWB is on a mission to encourage women to come together and play a role in building and empowering themselves to be a leader in business, social enterprises, and their communities.

Immigrant Women in Business (IWB) is a Non-Profit Organization bringing together Women from over 50 different Countries around the Globe. These women have now made Canada their home and share a common goal of providing value to their new Sisters. Our motto of "We are Stronger Together" resonates with all Members and with a diverse Membership of business leaders, entrepreneurs and community builders our goal is to make Canada better and provide guidance and leadership to those that follow.

As an organisation, we are eager to unite Ukrainian refugees and members committed to support them. Our Team Ukraine Leaders: Iullia Sarancheva, Kateryna Kozhukhar, Nataliya Figurna, Elena Bodak Get excited to meet them on March 8 and discover mentors and resources on how to successfully integrate into Canadian society.

300 people will be attending this event. Sponsorship- and Exhibition opportunities are available to a limited few. Sponsors will shine in a powerful group. Please Contact: Svetlana at 416.824.0015 info@immigrantwomeninbusiness.com for more information

Please wear red, bright or traditional. Healthy snacks will be served. Tickets are $20

We are thrilled to thank our sponsor Meet The Motivators. The MTM symposium with power-packed unforgettable experiences, with 9 interactive Workshops, Millennial Minds panel discussion, massive networking, top-tier entertainment, keynote speakers, and celebrity guests.

Let's congratulate Jenny Kalimbet winner of the Women Empowerment Award. This award acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of those who have worked tirelessly to advance the rights, opportunities, and well-being of women in various spheres of life.

Virtual Event Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5693385774?pwd=bExLRHpTY1BDa2dJdHZ0NS9TNUJpZz09&omn=83068882815 Meeting ID: 569 338 5774 Passcode: 482727

Visit Sophia Cook booth of natural products, who is on the mission to 'Transform lives by empowering women'. “You skin is our business” sophiaskincarecosmetics.com/

5:50 - Birds for freedom, peace, grace, love & unity – by Amira Hassan, Naira Velumyan …We will hand out multicolored paper with to create a paper planes with attendees’ contact info and their 3 words of empowerment. Group Picture.