The Power of
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About the Conference

Elevate Her Conference is a conference for Black Women. Put on by Black Women Connect Vancouver (BWCV), Black Business Association of British Columbia (BBABC) and Synergy Executive &  Boards Consulting Group, this conference is an engaging and interactive event. Attendees are encouraged to build relationships and learn from one another, while actively participating in sessions and experiences that foster growth and creativity. Aspiring and established leaders will redefine leadership by exploring how we are all leaders in our individual spheres.

Our Mission

Fostering an environment where participants are encouraged to establish meaningful connections and gain knowledge from one another as well as actively engage in sessions and activities that promote personal and professional growth, as well as creativity.

Both aspiring and established Black women leaders will have the opportunity to reshape their understanding of leadership by delving into the concept that each of us possesses leadership qualities within our own unique domains. The primary goal is to increase the understanding and the role of Black women in leadership and to introduce and provide resources that will support in actualizing dreams.

Collectively, the Elevate Her partners believe that collaboration is the foundation that helps build a strong network of Black women leaders. The trio believes that the Elevate Her Conference will foster economic inclusion by promoting Black women’s leadership development through the power of professional networking. Elevate Her Conference will also help Black women develop ways to refer business to one another, champion each other’s career trajectories, and work toward comprehensive inclusion of Black women.

About the Partnership

  • Nataizya Mukwavi

    Black Women Connect Vancouver
    Founding Executive Director

  • Nerissa Allen

    Black Business Association of BC
    President

  • Trish Mandewo

    Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting Group
    CEO

EQUIPPED TO LEAD

EQUIPPED TO LEAD

Our leadership qualities come from the courage to push through fear and doubt and grow in our confidence..  When we are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to take on leadership roles, we not only excel but also inspire and empower those around us, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and success.

FAQs

  • March 8th & 9th, 2024

  • Women leaders and aspiring leaders who are looking to excel in their career path or take their business to the next level.

    • C-suite Leaders
    • Senior Bureaucrats
    • Governance Professionals
    • Early stage business owners
    • Growth stage business owners
    • Up & Coming Leaders
    • Middle Management Professionals

  • Day 1 Conference Agenda

    Program Time: 4 hours

    5:30 PM Registration/Networking

    6:00 PM Program

    6:30 PM Networking

    8:30 PM End

    Day 2 Conference Agenda

    Program time: 7 hours

    8:30 AM Registration

    9:25 AM Welcome

    9:30 AM Honing Your Leadership Skills Discussion/ Q&A

    10:00 AM Keynote

    10:30 AM Break

    10:45 AM Workshop 1: Self Leadership and Decision Making

    Workshop 2: Leading With Power

    Workshop 3: Conflict resolution and leadership

    11:45 AM -1:00 PM LUNCH

    1:00 PM Mental Health Panel Discussion

    1:45 PM Workshop 1: Thought Leadership/Drive Brand

    Workshop 2: Governance

    Workshop 3: Surviving Toxic Culture

    2:45 PM Entrepreneur Journey Panel Panel Discussion/ Q&A

    3:30 PM Networking

    4:00 PM Closing