TLDR: The ELEVATE Symposium 2025, hosted by Women in Tech® Canada and Women in Tech® USA, will bring together AI pioneers and global tech leaders in Toronto on September 12, 2025. The event aims to provide actionable insights on emerging technologies, AI-driven organizations, and evidence-based strategies to empower women in STEM.
The ELEVATE Symposium 2025, an initiative by Women in Tech® Canada and Women in Tech® USA, is set to take place on September 12, 2025, at Vena Solutions’ Toronto headquarters. This unprecedented gathering will feature prominent AI pioneers and global tech leaders, all focused on shaping the future of women in technology as artificial intelligence continues to redefine the global economy.
The symposium is structured around six targeted sessions designed to deliver actionable insights:
Opening Keynote: “Energize for Impact”: TED speaker and executive coach Marisa Murray will kick off the event, setting the stage for transformational thinking in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
“The Emerging Tech Revolution: From AI to Crypto and Beyond”: This panel, moderated by Marie-Soleil Boucher (Partner, HR Path), will feature industry leaders such as Dessalen Wood (Chief People Officer, Syntax), Vanessa Heppner (Founder & CEO, Altas AI), Tania Tanic (Founder & CEO, BrainStorm CyberRisk), and Ray Daoud (CSO, CGI). The discussion will highlight how emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for women leaders.
“Transform: From Linear to Exponential Thinking”: Moderated by Bibiana Souza, this session will include Cheryl Miller (VP Digital Policy, US Council for International Business), Jennifer Hall (LIDD Supply Chain), and Armando Elias (SAP Practice Leader, IBM Consulting). They will demonstrate how technology is redefining global business strategies.
“Evidence-Based Strategies for Women in STEM”: Roula Habchi (Global Learning & Development Manager, CGI) will moderate this session, featuring Andrea Mohamed (COO & Co-Founder, QuantumBloom and 2024 WIT Impact Winner), Jay Thakore (VP Consulting Services, CGI), and Michelle Paquin (Partner Avversita, CSO SAP Practice Lead). This session will move beyond inspiration to focus on proven tactics for career advancement in STEM fields.
Closing Keynote: “Psychological Safety as Strategic Advantage”: Nogol Madani (Founder & CEO, Glee Factor) will discuss how psychological safety can become a competitive advantage within AI-driven organizations.
“Bridging the Gap: Tech Diplomacy and Public-Private Partnerships”: This session will explore how technology policy influences global innovation and collaboration.
The symposium will conclude with the 2025 North America Women in Tech Awards, recognizing breakthrough achievements across nine categories, including Aspiring Teen, Best Ally, Global Leadership, Most Disruptive, Most Impactful, and Lifetime Achievement awards.
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Women in Tech® Global, founded in 2018 by Ayumi Moore Aoki, operates in 65 countries with over 250,000 members. The organization’s ambitious goal is to impact 5 million women and girls in STEM by 2030, focusing on education, business development, digital inclusion, and policy advocacy. They also lead tech diplomacy initiatives to influence international cooperation and policy for a more inclusive digital future.
