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WGCC is pleased to invite you to the 2026 WGCC Annual Summit, marking our 10th anniversary — a special edition of our flagship event celebrating leadership, innovation, and community within Canada’s in-house legal profession.
Join us for a dynamic program featuring inspiring keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops, along with numerous networking opportunities. This year’s edition will also include an in-person satellite location in Vancouver, curated exhibitor booths, complimentary professional headshots, exclusive promotional items, and much more!
DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM - 6:15 PM ET (Registration opens at 10:00 AM) / 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM PT (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)
*Followed by a cocktail reception
IN-PERSON LOCATION – TORONTO:
Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
IN-PERSON LOCATION – VANCOUVER:
McCarthy Tétrault | Suite 2400, 745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC
(A virtual attendance option will also be available for those unable to join us in person, offering an equally dynamic and engaging experience. Access details will be shared with virtual attendees in advance of the event.)
COST: Complimentary for WGCC members! Not yet a member? REGISTER TODAY to attend this and other exclusive events and gain access to additional networking and collaboration opportunities with industry peers.
CPD: We will provide updates regarding CPD accreditation eligibility.
*Please note that this program will be delivered exclusively in English

AGENDA, SPEAKERS & TOPICS
Registration | 10:00 - 11:00 AM (ET) / 7:30 - 8:00 AM (PT)
11:00 - 11:45 AM (ET) | 8:00 - 8:45 AM (PT)
- Sylvie Rodrigue | Own It! Life Lessons from a Leader Who Redefined Success (fireside chat)
11:45 - 12:40 PM (ET) | 8:45 - 9:40 AM (PT)
12:40 - 1:15 PM (ET) | 9:40–10:15 AM (PT): Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 PM (ET) | 10:15–11:15 AM (PT)
2:15 - 3:00 PM (ET) | 11:15 AM –12:00 PM (PT)
- Laure Goubau (Gloria's Coaching) | Beyond Symptoms: Why Women's Health is a Business Continuity Issue
3:00 - 3:20 PM (ET) | 12:00 - 12:20 PM (PT): Break / Lunch available for BC guests
3:20 - 4:20 PM (ET) | 12:20 - 1:20 PM (PT)
- Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (Talk About Talk) | Executive Presence Reimagined: Breaking Down the Bias & Building Up the Skills that Drive Leadership Impact
4:20 - 5:00 PM (ET) | 1:20 - 2:00 PM (PT)
- Thomson Reuters Closing Session | Executive Making the Invisible Visible: How GCs Can Align Strategy to Corporate Imperatives
5:00 - 6:15 PM (ET) | 2:00 - 3:15 PM (PT): Closing remarks & cocktail reception
For questions about the event or if you need to cancel your registration, contact us via email at: info@womengc.ca.
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