Getting to Equal - International Women's Day 2019 (D)

Please join us in celebrating International Women’s Day at our 2019 Calgary event that will take place on Friday, March 8th. Additional details about the event are below. 

The deadline to register is Friday, February 15th. Please click here to RSVP. This event does sell out, so be sure to register ASAP to hold your spot! 

If you have any questions about registration or would like to learn more, please contact QnJlYW5uZSAhIE1jTXVycmFyeSB8IGFjY2VudHVyZSAhIGNvbQ== or Q2hhcmxlbmUgISBGb3JkIHwgYWNjZW50dXJlICEgY29t.

Event Details

Date: Friday, March 8th,  2019Location: The Hudson – 200 8 Ave SW 6th floor, Calgary AB

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.            Registration & Breakfast 

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.            Journey Line Session

During this session, our panelists will share their personal career journey lines – the unique paths they have taken, through critical events, decisions, career and personal highs and lows, to get to where they are today. Panelists to be released soon! 

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.            Coffee Break / Networking 

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.          Keynote and Q&A 

The IWD Calgary team is very excited to announce Jessica Holmes as our keynote speaker this year. Celebrated Comedian, Author and Mental Health Advocate. Jessica is devoted to helping others live well, and speaks with intelligence and insight on her own experiences of dealing with depression, finding work-life balance, and re-igniting passion.​ 

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.        Networking / Open Door 

About International Women’s DayInternational Women's Day (officially March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Accenture’s annual celebration of International Women’s Day has become a vital part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce. Last year, Accenture employees and clients in 48 countries participated in over 350 International Women’s Day activities. In Calgary, approximately 250 members of our community came together for a morning filled with engaging conversation and outstanding key note and Journey Line speakers.