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The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge International Women's Day Leadership Conference is an intentional space for empowerment, innovation, and knowledge sharing, providing greater access to the Lethbridge community. This annual one-day celebration of success and solidarity is pivotal in bringing together a diverse audience to learn from world class leaders, researchers, scholars, and creatives who will inspire and uplift the change leaders of tomorrow.

Jan. 30, 2026: Early Bird Ticket Deadline

Mar. 4, 2026: Final Registration Deadline 

Conference Agenda

9 a.m.    
Check-in, registration and breakfast (morning networking)

9:45 a.m.    
Dr. Dena McMartin, Vice-President, Research | Welcome and Introductions

9:50 a.m.    
Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki (Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky, Catherine Hunt | Elder Prayer and Blessing

9:55 a.m.    
Karen Reid, Board Chair | Greetings from ULethbridge Board of Governors

10 a.m.   
Dr. Digvir Jayas, President and Vice-Chancellor | Greetings from Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge

10:05 a.m.    
Opening Keynote: Jully Black, Canada's Queen of R&B Soul, multi-Juno award winner 

11 a.m.    
Lunch and Networking Break - Photo with the Artist   

Noon    
Wellness Pause: Breathe, Stretch and Energize

12:15 p.m.    
Leadership Panel - Lethbridge Leaders and Change-makers

• Whitney (BMgt '06) and Kirby Maronda – The Property Twins Real Estate
• Iitoomsaokaa’sii Diandra Bruised Head (BSc '17), Indigenous Learning and Impact, Manager, Iniskim Indigenous Relations, ULethbridge
• Jenn Schmidt-Rempel (BA '93) - Councillor, City of Lethbridge

1:15 p.m.    
Networking Break 

1:30 p.m.    
Closing Keynote: Dr. Malinda Smith, Associate Vice-President (Research EDI), Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary

2:30 p.m.    
Closing Remarks – 2027 Keynote Speaker Announcement   

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