Thrive Summit: Inspiring Women’s Conference and Networking Event from BCEA, April 20 2023

March 16, 2023

Location: 8828 201 Street
Langley, BC Canada V2Y 0C8

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sandman Signature Suites, Langley BC

Registration and Breakfast opens at 8:30 am sessions will begin at 9:00 am.

Contact: Barbette Igonia
Email: bcea@bcea.bc.ca
Phone: (778) 244-4485

Thrive Summit Speakers

Tara Sudbury, Canadian Mental Health Association – Skills to Building Resillience
Diamond Isinger, Girl Guides Canada – Volunteer & Mentorship
Lindsay Benard, Dale Carnegie – Advancing Women in Leadership
Allison Straghan & Jenny Sparkes – Industry Journey and Experiences
Janine Kamonzeki – 50 Ways to Fight Bias Workshop

THRIVE Summit Public Registration

Following the session we will have a networking event with the opportunity to build kits for the Girl Guides of Canada.

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