Celebrate International Women’s Rights Month at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal!

This event will take place in Montreal and in French.

Women in Governance is pleased to invite you to its luncheon conference, presented by CECI, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the prestigious setting of the Ritz-Carlton Montréal.

A must-attend gathering offering a unique opportunity to network with influential leaders from Montreal’s business community.

During this period dedicated to recognizing and celebrating women’s achievements throughout history and in today’s world, it is equally important to take a clear-eyed look at the persistent and emerging challenges women continue to face.

At a time when progress in women’s leadership coexists with troubling signs of backlash in several regions around the globe, the moment has come to pause and reflect collectively. For this occasion, we are preparing an exceptional panel that we look forward to unveiling soon.

The theme of this edition, “Women’s Leadership in 2026: Acceleration or Global Backlash?”, calls for a strategic analysis of the current dynamics shaping women’s access to positions of power and influence.

This discussion will highlight progress made, emerging resistance, and concrete levers to consolidate gains and accelerate change—both locally and internationally. Panelists will share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on the collective responsibility of organizations, decision-makers, and allies in addressing these defining issues.

Save this important date now and join us on Wednesday, March 18, as we renew our collective commitment to driving meaningful change.

👉 Stay tuned—additional announcements will soon enrich the program!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact Joëlle Kiriakos, Director of Business Development, at: joelle.kiriakos@womeningovernance.org