📍 Sheraton Hamilton Hotel and Conference Centre, 116 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario
🏢 Hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and YWCA Hamilton
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the YWCA Hamilton, is hosting the 2026 Women in Leadership Luncheon, focused on the theme Women and the Future of Work. The event features keynote speaker Jenn Harper, award-winning social entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, who will share insights on leadership, resilience, purpose-driven growth, and creating opportunities for future generations. Following the keynote, a panel of industry leaders will explore opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work, including leadership, inclusion, innovation, and workforce transformation.
Event details
- Cost: Chamber Member tickets are $90.00 plus HST ($101.70 total); Non-Member tickets are $110.00 plus HST ($124.30 total). Table packages for 10 tickets are also available.
- Registration: This event is sold out. For inquiries, contact Katie Stiel at k.stiel@hamiltonchamber.ca
Why it’s worth going
For finance and accounting students considering leadership roles, this luncheon offers direct exposure to successful business leaders discussing the evolving workplace. Jenn Harper’s experience building a purpose-driven brand available in major retailers like Sephora demonstrates how business leadership intersects with innovation and social entrepreneurship. The panel discussion on workforce transformation and inclusion will provide practical perspectives on the leadership challenges students will face as they advance in their finance and accounting careers.
Going in prepared
Since the event is currently sold out, students interested in attending should contact Katie Stiel at k.stiel@hamiltonchamber.ca to inquire about waitlist options or future availability. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., so plan for a three-hour commitment that includes both the keynote address and the panel discussion. Come prepared to network with women leaders across Hamilton’s business community, and consider preparing thoughtful questions about leadership and workplace innovation for the panel portion.
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