Paulina Cameron is a triple-threat: CEO of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, bestselling author of Canada 150 Women: Conversations with Leaders, Champions, and Luminaries, and a mother – among her many other accomplishments.

Catherine Cano is a multitalented leader: CEO, journalist, democracy champion, and the visionary behind the influential Route 338 project. Now she’s the administrator (COO) of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) in Paris, France. It has 84 States and governments (including 26 observers) across the five continents. • IOF's community : 1,5 billion people which is 16% of the world's population.

When she made partner in her law firm, it was her happiest day. It was also a day of profound sadness and loss. Katherine Cooligan is a specialist in family law and Regional Managing Partner at BLG in Ottawa. She also a champion of women leaders and dedicated volunteer. Katherine’s recent TedX talk was Tackling Fear and Unleashing Your Full Potential and she received a standing ovation.

Annie Marsolais is Chief Marketing Officer at Business Development Bank of Canada. She oversees BDC's brand strategy and positioning, marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, as well as client experience and social entrepreneurship across the country.

Jill Earthy empowers women as the Head of Female Funders. Female Funders focusses on increasing the number of women in the investment sector through education, access to investment opportunities, and a global community.

Deborah Rosati is a change-maker, champion, and advocate for women. She’s the founder and CEO of Women Get On Board, a leading member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards.

Vicki Saunders is on a crusade to change the world. She isn’t interested in half measures – she wants a whole new way to fund, support, and celebrate women entrepreneurs. She’s the visionary behind SheEO, a Toronto-based non-profit aimed at funding women entrepreneurs, with a goal to raise $1 Billion in interest-free loans.

Fran Gagnon is the CEO of ADGA Group, a company that offers world-class technology in defense, security, and enterprise computing. Fran is also a champion of women’s leadership in Canada.

Anna Lambert is Director of Talent Acquisition at Shopify, and co-creator of The Guild, a new and casual organization for SMEs to come together and learn from each other. She shares many funny stories from her youth and powerful insights into the successful culture at the already iconic Shopify.

The Honorable Mary Ng is Canadian Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion.