Welcome, Opening Message, and Keynote Address
- 12.00 – 1.00pm
- 1.00 – 1.05pm
- 1.00 – 1.10pm
- Check-in and guest registration
- Introduction by Prof. Louis Blais
- Keynote by Co-Founder Dr. Chehrazade Aboukinane and Dr. Driss Ouaouicha,
- Former Minister delegate to the Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research
Presentations & Panel Discussions
- 1.20 – 1.30pm
- 1.30 – 1.40pm
- 1.40 – 1.50pm
- 1.50 – 2.00pm
- 2.00 – 2.15pm
- 2.15 – 3.30pm
- 3.30 – 4.45pm
- 4.45 – 5.00pm
- Presentation 1: Women and Entrepreneurship in Africa
- Presentation 2: Cross-cultural diversity and inclusion in organizations
- Presentation 3: Role of Women in the 21st Century
- Presentation 4: Women in IT leadership and their evolving role
- Short break
- Panel Discussion: Women in politics and in public government
- Topic #1: Challenges in decision-making for effective water management
- Topic #2: The role of government in breaking barriers in STEM for women
- Topic #3: Education and advocacy for a sustainable future
- Topic #4: The influence of women in public office on domestic equality
- Panel Discussion: Driving Sustainability, Resilience, and Solutions for Climate, Energy, and Water Challenges
- Topic #1: Circular economies and women entrepreneurs
- Topic #2: Sustainable agriculture and women's roles
- Topic #3: Women as innovators in clean energy and water management
- Topic #4: Gender Equity in agricultural policies and its impact on food security
- Networking and short break
Closing Remarks, Certificates, and Thank You Message
- 5.00 – 5.15pm
- 5.15 – 5.30pm
- Awards and Certificates: Dr. Chehrazade Aboukinane
- Closing Remarks: Prof. Louis Blais
Featured Speakers and Panelists
- Sheryl Yakeleya: Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories (Canada)
- Dr. Jinane Abounadi: Executive Director of the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Sandbox Innovation Fund Program; senior leader in several successful Boston-area technology startups (U.S.)
- Dr. Kim Dooley: Associate Dean for Academic Operations, Texas A&M University (U.S.)
- Janet Dean: President of NWT Territorial Agri-Food Association (Canada)
- Dr. Aahd el Hadri: Surgeon and owner of her own medical practice; Key contributor for the Forum méditerranéen des femmes entrepreneurs (Morocco)
- Lee Tustin: Advocate for children and youth; International Youth Justice Consultant with UNICEF Uganda (Canada)
- Key Facilitator: Prof. Louis Blais, VP Academic at the College of Northern Canada
