PEIBWA Symposium 2022

Happening Tuesday, October 4th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, our symposium will be held virtually with options to attend in-person 'watch parties'  at the Rural Business Women's Centre in Central Bedeque as well as in the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. In-person watch parties will include a lunch, plus morning and afternoon refreshments and the opportunity to network!

Our signature event is back with the exciting roster of keynote speakers, presenters and networking opportunities you've come to expect and enjoy. We are pleased to announce the impressive program for the 2022 PEIBWA Symposium:

2022 Keynote Speaker | 9:00-10:15 am

• To be announced soon

Concurrent Session One | 10:30-11:15 am 

• Mentorship as a Strategy for Success, featuring Chantal Brine, CEO at EnPoint
• The Future of Our Changing Workplace - panel discussion including Sarah Mullins from UpTree HR

Luncheon Keynote Presentation | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 

•  "A Report Card on Rural Innovation" featuring Canadian Rural Futurist Ashleigh Weeden

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - panel discussion including Kiersten Mohr from Terra Firma Transition Consulting
• To be confirmed

Concurrent Session Three | 2:00 - 3:00 pm 

• Women excelling in STEM and skilled trades, featuring Lara Murphy, co-founder at Ryan Murphy Construction Inc., with an introduction from our partner Techsploration
• A panel showcasing Island Entrepreneurs (panel discussion moderated by Sarah-Roach Lewis)

Closing Café | 3:00 - 4:00 pm 

• Closing Café musical performance and interview featuring JUNO-award-winning singer/songwriter Catherine MacLellan

Don't delay, register today! 

Registration Rates

• Member Online - $35
• Non-member Online - $55
• Member In-Person - $60
• Non-member In-Person - $80