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Women In Business Symposium: Business. Reimagined. Experience What’s Possible with AI.

February 12, 2026 (8:00 AM - 2:30 PM) (EST)

Description

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of business in ways that are practical, human-centered, and full of possibility. The Women in Business Symposium 2026 brings together industry experts, innovators, and forward-thinking leaders for a day designed to shift perspectives and inspire new ways of working.

Through insightful keynote sessions, engaging conversations, and hands-on AI demonstrations, you’ll explore how intelligent technologies can spark creativity, strengthen decision-making, elevate customer experience, and unlock new opportunities in your business or career. This is not a technical conference, it’s a dynamic, real-world look at how AI is changing the way we lead, think, and grow.

Join us for a powerful, interactive experience that blends mindset, innovation, and the future of work. Business is evolving. Come experience what’s possible.

Agenda:

8:00am Registration, Breakfast & Marketplace Booth

9:00am Symposium Commences

9:20am Speaker, Laura Scarlett Martin, AI Strategist & Educator, explores the human side of AI and its impact on communication and decision-making.

10:00am Coffee Break, Networking & Marketplace Booth Visit

10:30am Speaker, Greg LePard, Cybersecurity Expert & Co-Founder of Cybersnap, shares real-world insights on AI-driven risks and digital protection.

11:10am Interactive AI / Mixed Reality Experience, Jason Hunter, Senior Manager, Mixed Reality Capture Studio, Durham College, leads an immersive, hands-on AI experience designed to spark new ideas.

12:00pm Lunch, Networking & Marketplace Booth Visits

1:00pm Reset Session, Jeany Crux, Speaker & Brand Consultant, delivers an energetic mindset reset focused on confidence and presence.

1:20pm Keynote Speaker, Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Dean, Faculty of Business & IT at Ontario Tech University, closes the day with a powerful keynote on the future of AI and its impact on leadership and society.

2:15pm Closing Remarks

Thank you to our Marketplace Exhibitors:

Marketplace Booths:

We have invited women owned businesses from our community to have a booth inside the conference room to showcase their brand and highlight their products and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect and engage with these amazing organizations throughout the day's agenda. There are limited booths available. If you are interested in purchasing a booth, please connect with Naomi Chelelgo at nchelelgo@apboardoftrade.com

Sponsorship:

As a sponsor, you will align your brand with a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs, professionals and enthusiasts. Please contact Naomi Chelelgo at nchelelgo@apboardoftrade.com for more details.

Cancellation Policy

All tickets must be paid in full upon registration. Cancellations made within 7-days prior to the event will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend this event, we encourage you to send someone else in your stead such as a colleague or one of our not-for-profit members. Thank you for your understanding.

Photography Policy

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) reserves the right to photograph and record its' events, and may use this content in publications, posters, and/or graphics. By registering for any APBOT events, you understand and acknowledge that your photograph may be taken and used as per APBOT's discretion. Thank you for your understanding.