International Women's Day Banquet

Celebrate women at the Largest-ever UBC International Women's Day Banquet! 

💎 Silent Auction:
Profits from the event and the silent auction will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter. Auction items are donated from generous female entrepreneurs.

💎 Keynote 1: Jessica McDonald
Our main keynote speaker will be the prior CEO and President of BC Hydro, Jessica McDonald. She has been repeatedly named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, named to Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame, as well as regularly listed as one of Vancouver’s Power 50 individuals.

💎 Keynote 2: Juggy Sihota
A telecom executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Juggy has enjoyed a fulfilling and rewarding career with TELUS leading many emerging technology businesses and operations. Currently, as the Vice President of Consumer Health, Juggy is responsible for the national strategy, execution and operation of the Consumer Health business unit for TELUS Health. 

💎 Panel: 
Featuring powerful women in various industries: politics, business, athletics and more!

💎 Afterparty: 
All attendees will get free entry to REPUBLIC Nightclub and a free drink upon entry! *Please bring ID 19+

✨ Boothing:
Buy your ticket in person!Buy your ticket in person! March 1st in Sauder, CPA Hall! 

The event is called Pave Your Path because everyone has a different pathway to success, sometimes anticipated, sometimes unexpected. The keynotes will be elaborating on their journey to success and defining one’s turning point. Our message to students and attendees is that becoming a successful female leader is not an ambition that is out of reach. Many people’s pathways are not definite but with enough perseverance, you can achieve almost anything.

Tickets are limited. All people, men, and women welcome!