Discover the distinguished guests confirmed for our Toronto Gala! Reserve your seat now!
To mark its 15th anniversary, Women in Governance invites you to join us on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 5 pm to 9 pm at The Liberty Grand in Toronto for a memorable edition of our Annual Recognition Gala, celebrating inspiration, commitment, and leadership.
Published on Nov 6th 2025 | Updated on Nov 20th 2025 2 min read.
More than a celebration, our Gala is a strategic gathering bringing together senior leaders from the business and public sectors around a shared commitment: advancing gender equality and promoting more equitable governance.
A unique network experience
Join an exclusive audience and seize a one-of-a-kind opportunity to build high-value connections in an inspiring and prestigious setting.
We are delighted to unveil the remarkable list of distinguished guests who have already confirmed their attendance at the head table, a truly exceptional lineup:
Nigel Branker: CEO | Securian Canada
Tanya Cerniuk: Country Head, Canada | The Adecco Group
Christa Dickenson: President & CEO | Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
Enzo Di Iorio: Chair | Miller Thomson
James Guy: General Manager, Specialty Care and Country Lead, Canada | Sanofi
Emily Heitman: President | Schneider Electric Canada
Chad Hiley: Canada Country Leader | WTW
Jean-Claude Lasserre: CEO | Saint-Gobain Canada
Pierre Osterrath: CEO | Société Générale Canada
Teresa Palandra: President | Mercer Canada
Patrick Poulin: President & Managing Director | Randstad
Sarah Robson: President & CEO | Marsh Canada
Oricia Smith: President, SLGI Asset Management INC. & SVP, Investment Solutions | Sun Life
Sonja Volpe: CEO | BNP Paribas Canada
Riva Walia: Founding Managing Director | France Canada Chamber of Commerce (ON, MB)
Scott Wood: President & CEO | Fairstone Bank of Canada
And that’s not all!
We are still awaiting confirmation from several other CEOs and high-level political figures, including the Premier of Ontario and the Prime Minister of Canada.
Final tables and seats available
All VIP tables are now sold out, and only a limited number of regular tables and individual tickets remain. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this milestone event that brings together the most influential voices shaping the future of inclusive leadership in Canada.
Reserve your table or ticket today before it’s too late!
We would be delighted to have you join us for this exceptional anniversary edition.
Together, we can celebrate the progress achieved and strengthen our collective momentum toward gender parity.
