The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women

National AGM/Convention 2024

BPW Canada 49th Biennial Convention
August 9 – 11, 2024

Host Club – BPW Moncton

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Convention Dates & Information

Dates: August 9 – 11th, 2024

Location:
CROWNE PLAZA MONCTON DOWNTOWN
ADDRESS: 1005 MAIN STREET, MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK E1C 1G9 CANADA

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WEEKEND AGENDA:

Friday AM Anti Human Trafficking Event featuring Jennifer Holleman and Film Presentation Dark Highway
Friday PM Panel of Peers – Growing our clubs with best practices from across the country
Friday Evening – Welcome Social at magnetic Hill Winery

Saturday Am Business Meetings
Saturday Luncheon Personal Brand Integrity with Natalie Davison
Saturday PM Business Meetings
Saturday Evening – Maritime Kitchen Party Gala

Sunday AM Reproductive Right and Justice with Martha Partner
Sunday Evening Add on event – Sunset Lobster Cruise

Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5s9kwuj/lp/a89f5879-cde3-479a-9583-c587b13b09df

Registration Deadline July 31st.

Guest Speakers & EVENTS

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING EVENT
Keynote Presentation by Jennifer Holleman 
& Feature Film Presentation: Dark Highway

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anti-human-trafficking-awareness-event-bpw-canada-tickets-911662365677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Date: August 9, 2024

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ADT

Location:
Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Join hosts Business and Professional Women Canada Task Force at this must-attend Anti Human Trafficking Session:

Keynote Presentation: Jennifer Holleman raised in rural Nova Scotia became a Global Advocate for Anti Human Trafficking as the result of the untimely loss of her daughter Maddison. She can attest to the importance of understanding the interconnectivity of East to West Corridors and current issues and trends in crime that continue to disproportionately affect women and girls. Author, Speaker, Award Winner, She has turned a mother’s most feared tragedy into a message of positivity and hope, not only for her daughter’s legacy, but for the many other young women and girls potentially affected by sexual exploitation and organizations who must take note and action.

Feature Film Presentation: Dark Highway is a just-released feature documentary with a sold-out premiere now scheduled to traverse the Canadian Film Festival scene. It is about the invisible crime of human and sex trafficking happening every day in Ontario relevant to all corridors in Canada. The film is led by filmmaker Anna Jane (AJ) Edmonds, a bystander, as she takes audiences along the 401 Highway to meet survivors of sex trafficking and their advocates and change makers. These personal conversations with AJ detail the luring, grooming, hunting, torturing, and exploiting of vulnerable people, and most notably children, in our communities, ends with a call to action, making it a must-see for all Canadians.

 
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & JUSTICE (RRAJ) EVENT

Bodily Autonomy: Reproductive Rights and Justice – Dr Martha Paynter

REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5s9kwuj

Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Time: 8:30am – 10:30am ADT.

Location:
Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, an IHG Hotel

1005 Main Street Moncton, NB E1C 1G9

Dr. Martha Paynter is Director of Nursing Research with the Contraception and Abortion Research Team (CART)-UBC and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick, where her clinical teaching and research focus on the intersection of reproductive health and the criminal justice system. She is the Affiliate Scientist for the ROSE Clinic (Reproductive Options and Services), and the founder, director of research, and past chair of Wellness Within: An Organization for Health and Justice, the only organization in Canada dedicated to advancing reproductive justice for people experiencing criminalization. She is the author of Abortion to Abolition: Reproductive Health and Justice in Canada, which was published in Spring 2022 by Fernwood Publishing.

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We invite all attendees to bring a menstrual cup or purchase one just prior to the start of the event at the event location for a special project.

If you wish to sponsor this event in any way, please reach out to [email protected] for a conversation.

This is your chance to hear Canada’s expert in reproductive health and author of Abortion to Abolition: Reproductive Health and Justice in Canada in person.

 

Date: Friday, August 9th 2024. Evening
Saturday Night Kitchen Party Gala

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bpw-maritime-kitchen-party-gala-tickets-911707249927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Date and time
Saturday, August 10 · 6 – 10pm ADT

Location:
Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, an IHG Hotel

1005 Main Street Moncton, NB E1C 1G9

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the BPW Canada Convention’s Maritime Fun Gala! This year, we’re embracing a “Maritime” theme, promising a fun-filled night featuring a 3 delicious three-course dinner, engaging conversations, and top-notch entertainment.

 
Celebrate the incredible work and achievements of our BPW Sisters from across the country. This is your chance to connect, unwind, and enjoy the vibrant maritime spirit!
 
Highlights of the Evening:
  • Delicious Three-Course Dinner: Enjoy a delectable meal crafted to please your palate and delight your taste buds.
  • Comedy Performance by Deb Steeves: Get ready for an evening filled with laughter as comedian Deb Steeves takes the stage.
  • Live Music and Dancing with Simply Done: Wrap up the night by dancing to the lively tunes of Simply Done, ensuring a fantastic end to a memorable gala.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of our collective successes and the joy of being together. Let’s raise a toast to our achievements and create lasting memories at the Maritime Fun Gala!

We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bpw-canada-lobster-cruise-tickets-923964652147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Date and Time:
Sunday, August 11 · 6:30 – 9:30pm ADT.

Location:
60 Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Rd

60 Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Road Pointe-du-Chêne, NB E4P 5J6

Event Highlights:

  • Round-Trip Transportation: Convenient bus service from the Crown Plaza Moncton to Shediac Bay and back, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
  • Expert Guided Tour: Expand your knowledge and become a true lobster connoisseur. Our experienced guide will explain the history and art of lobster fishing that will deepen your appreciation for this iconic crustacean.
  • Lobster Feast: Enjoy a fisherman’s feast featuring delicious, freshly cooked lobster. Our guide will also demonstrate how to prepare and eat lobster, tickling your taste buds with every bite. Non Seafood options are available – choose your meal when registering.
  • Scenic Views & Coastal Landscapes: Relax and take in the stunning scenery as you cruise through Shediac Bay. The roomy upper deck provides the perfect vantage point for marveling at the coastal landscapes.

Itinerary:

  • 6:00 PM: Departure from Crown Plaza Moncton (Please arrive 15 minutes early for boarding)
  • 6:30 PM: Arrival at Shediac Bay
  • 7:00 PM: Sunset Lobster Cruise begins
  • 9:00 PM: Cruise ends and return trip to Crown Plaza Moncton
  • 9:30 PM: Arrival back at Crown Plaza Moncton

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothing and footwear – may be breezy so bring a sweater.
  • Camera or smartphone for photos
  • Appetite for adventure and delicious lobster!

Tickets: $100/person

Join us for an enchanting evening on the Shediac Lobster Cruise at Sunset, where you’ll create memories to last a lifetime. Book your tickets now and prepare for a truly unique maritime adventure!

Sponsorship

Business and Professional Women Canada is seeking sponsors for our 49th Biennial Convention taking place in Moncton, New Brunswick, this year from August 9-11th at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, an IHG Hotel. We have various sponsorship levels, starting at $150. 

Note: Sponsorship categories from Platinum Empowerment $5,000 to Gala Sponsors; $2,500 to Elevate/Inspire Luncheon Sponsors $1,000 to Party Pack and Name Tag Sponsors, $150/$100, and all levels of sponsorship opportunities from $100 – $5000 require your consideration. We are happy to discuss this with anyone whose company may be interested in having their business or personally be presented at a National Convention as a key contributor!

As our theme is Building Bridges: Where Connections Spark Growth, we would like to build new connections through these sponsorships.

Please reach out to [email protected] and [email protected] for inquiries on sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsors

THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 49TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF BPW CANADA!

Bridge Builders

  • The Province of New Brunswick
  • Fidelity Investments

Connection Sponsors

  • West Jet
  • Natalie Davison Business Coaching
  • Triangle Kitchen

Connection Promoter Sponsors

  • Business & Professional Women of Greater Moncton

Connecting Moments Sponsors

  • Business & Professional Women Brampton Caledon
  • CBRE
  • Wood Dragon Books

RRaJ Event Sponsors

  • Women’s W.O.R.K.
  • Parkway Garden Centre

Registration

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FULL CONVENTION AND INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/BPW-Convention-2024

Registration Deadline July 31st.

We are happy to confirm that for the upcoming event, Biennial Convention & AGM, we are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-borderNo discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.

Applicable Rules

  1. The booking is to be made to the following city: Moncton
  2. The travel period begins: 8/1/2024
  3. The travel period ends: 8/20/2024

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