The Collective: Women's Empowerment Summit Returns May 21 with Proud sponsor CIBC
TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit returns this Spring on May 21, 2025, at Toronto's iconic Malaparte event space. This carbon-zero certified event will once again bring together women across industries, cultures, and life experiences for an evening of connection, dialogue, and empowerment—with a shared mission to spark lasting change.
Following its inspiring inaugural year, The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit continues its commitment to addressing the most pressing issues facing women and girls—locally and globally—through inclusive programming and intentional community-building.
Hosted by the legendary Jully Black, the evening will begin with a vibrant cocktail reception followed by seated dinner, and will feature two timely and thought-provoking panel discussions:
The Canadian Women's Foundation presents: Digital Life, Real Risks: Creating Safer Online Spaces - A conversation exploring the digital challenges women face—from online harassment to privacy concerns—and the need for safer, more inclusive online communities. Panelists: Mitzie Hunter, Jamie Pandit, Hillary Leblanc, and Fallon Farinacci
Medcan presents: Empowering Community Builders – Equipping Women for Transformative Leadership - A panel of visionary leaders explores inclusive leadership, mentorship, and systemic change, highlighting how women play an integral role in driving immediate well-being and long-term social and economic growth creating a foundation for sustainable development.
Guests will also be invited to unwind in The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit Health & Wellness Lounge, offering reflexology, ear seeding, B12 shots, and a portrait studio to help support and celebrate physical and mental well-being throughout the event.
"We created The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit to turn meaningful conversations into actionable change," say co-founders Sarah Vander Meer and Karmen LaMer. "This summit is about amplifying diverse voices, fostering connection, and equipping women to lead with confidence. We ' re proud to return with even deeper purpose and a continued commitment to sustainability."
This year's event will again uphold a carbon-zero standard—offsetting its environmental footprint by integrating eco-conscious practices of travel, food, waste, and energy consumption. Proceeds from the summit will support the Canadian Women ' s Foundation, Canada's national leader in gender equity, which has raised over $185 million to fund 3,000+ community-led programs nationwide.
The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit is excited to welcome CIBC as its 2025 proud sponsor, and THE KIT as media sponsor, with additional support from Medcan, BMO Insurance, Clarion Medical Technologies, Charlie & Sprocket Events and Tight Clinic. In-kind partners include TRIA Consulting, MILO PR, Stemz Florals, Element Event Solutions, 5.15 Photo Co., Boathouse Productions, Detonate+, The Fitzroy, Dermalogica, CO2Lift, Portraits on White, Big Digital and Carbon Zero Canada.
About The Collective: Women ' s Empowerment Summit
The Collective: Women's Empowerment Summit is an annual summit dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, uniting communities, and accelerating gender equity. Through bold programming and cross-sector collaboration, it aims to build a more inclusive and empowered future.
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