International Women's Day Event

  • Friday, March 07, 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre. 6897 Financial Dr, Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8

Registration

REGISTRATIONS WITH PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

Date: Friday, March 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon EST
Location: The Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! centre

Join CIFST for International Women's Day 2025 Empowerment Exchange.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.

International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues that still impact women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive.

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Schedule:

8:30 a.m. - Registration, Refreshments and Networking
9:00 a.m. - Keynote Speakers
  • Habiba A. Bougherara, PhD, PEng - Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Lesley Campbell, PhD -  Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
9:45 a.m. - Breakout Discussions/Table Topics
10:45 a.m. - Refreshments and Networking
11:00 a.m. - Moderated Panel Discussion

Confirmed Panelists:

  • Cheryl Appleton - President, Stragentium / Founder, Canadian Women in Food
  • Sandra Clarke, PhD - Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • Carol Culhane, PHEc, CFS, MBA - President, International Food Focus Ltd.
  • Silvi Siddhu, Global Director, Nutraceuticals - Univar Solutions
  • Flora Wang, PhD - Director, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs, Canadian Sugar Institute
Moderator: Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE, Director of Operations - Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology

Registration Fees:

CIFST Member - $50
Non-Member - $100