Events
April 17, 2024
Board Ready Women Montréal Kick-Off Event
We invite you to join our inaugural Board Ready Women event in Montréal! We are thrilled to be hosting this session with an impressive panel of experienced board members, Melissa Sonberg, Candice Maxis and Mary Larson, who will talk about their Board journey and share some of their learnings along the way.

April 16, 2024
Board Ready Women Toronto Kick-Off Event
This is an introductory session for Toronto highlighting who we are and how we can help place more women on Boards. We are also taking this opportunity to showcase local Board talent to inspire and encourage women to participate in our efforts to increase diversification of Boards.

March 12, 2024
Navigating AI Opportunities and Challenges in the Boardroom
The increase in popularity of AI-driven applications has ignited crucial conversations within boardrooms on possibilities, ethics, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Understanding the opportunities and ensuring effective oversight of AI initiatives are imperative for organizational performance and regulatory considerations.

March 6, 2024
ACE Board Certification Program
Discover a comprehensive online program covering boardroom basics to advanced skills, including creating a winning board resume, preparing for board interviews, and understanding director compensation. Through interactive content, workbooks, and group coaching, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a board member.

November 30, 2023
Board Ready Women’s 5th Anniversary & Holiday Celebration
Join us for a special holiday event, celebrating five years of empowering women in Alberta and across Canada on November 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (MT) at the Petroleum Club in Calgary.

November 7, 2023
COURTESY POSTING: Axis Connects Leadership Forum – Breaking Barriers, Powering Possibilities
The second annual Axis Connects Leadership Forum presented by ATB, will be hosted on November 7, 2023 at the TELUS Convention Centre Centre, and GEENA DAVIS is our keynote speaker! The forum is focused on creating a community and foundation of support and development for mid to senior-level professionals to continue their advancement into senior leadership positions and ultimately boards.

September 18, 2023
Fast-Track Your Board Career – Speed Interviews & Mentoring Workshop
We are hosting a development session that will help you prepare for your Board interviews. The objective is to gain exposure to Board recruitment experts and obtain feedback and tips on your Board CVs through live speed interviews with Board recruiters and mentors.
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Board Ready Women hosted an empowering workshop designed to assist women in their preparation for Board interviews and to get advice and confidentially discuss any topics with our BRW mentors. 23 Board recruiters from 10 highly regarded Executive Search firms from Calgary and Edmonton and 12 Board-experienced mentors, graciously volunteered their time to offer guidance and share their invaluable experience with women in our network. Read some of your comments from the event

August 2, 2023
Scovan’s IGNITE: Creating Opportunities for Board Ready Women (article)
Despite notable improvement in gender representation on boards in developed nations, Canada has yet to achieve comparable progress, with Alberta trailing even further behind. Women currently occupy only 23% of board seats for companies based in Alberta listed on the TSX Composite Index, in contrast to the national average of 24%