ELLE GALA

WHEn: Thursday, November 28th, 2024

Time: 6pm-8PM

WHEre: Shopify Building, 150 Elgin St

ELLE (Excellence in Leadership, Legacy in Entrepreneurship) is back again this year for its 27th anniversary! The event aims to celebrate the successes of women in leadership and entrepreneurship, but also to raise awareness of the opportunities available to young women today. 

Fireside Chats- Separated by topics, a panel of speakers will have the opportunity to conduct meaningful and engaging conversations during 10-15 minute fireside chats.

Workshops- Female-led workshops will be in action throughout the event, allowing attendees to connect with strong women leaders and with themselves through thought-provoking activities.

Startup Booths- Sponsors will have the opportunity to connect with attendees through booths lining the venue. Startup Booth occupants are encouraged to bring any promotional material they deem fit.

Networking Sessions- Looking to intern? Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their networks and meet like-minded individuals within the business community. Companies will have the chance to meet some of the University of Ottawa’s most driven student entrepreneurs.

Our mission, is always the same, to inspire and support a new wave of female students to aim for leadership positions or even to become entrepreneurs themselves. We want to have an impact on the elimination of the glass ceiling. We plan to hold this event during the third week of October. 

 

ELLE (Excellence in Leadership, Legacy in Entrepreneurship) est de retour cette année pour son 26e anniversaire ! L'événement vise à célébrer les réussites des femmes dans le domaine du leadership et de l'entrepreneuriat, mais aussi à sensibiliser aux opportunités qui s'offrent aux jeunes femmes aujourd'hui. 

Discussions au coin du feu – Séparés par sujets, un panel d'intervenants aura l'occasion de mener des conversations significatives et engageantes au cours de discussions au coin du feu de 10 à 15 minutes.

Ateliers - Des ateliers dirigés par des femmes seront en action tout au long de l'événement, permettant aux participants de se connecter avec des femmes leaders fortes et avec eux-mêmes grâce à des activités stimulantes.

Stands de démarrage – Les sponsors auront la possibilité d’entrer en contact avec les participants via des stands bordant la salle. Les occupants du Startup Booth sont encouragés à apporter tout matériel promotionnel qu’ils jugent approprié.

Séances de réseautage – Vous cherchez un stage ? Les participants auront l'occasion d'élargir leurs réseaux et de rencontrer des personnes partageant les mêmes idées au sein du monde des affaires. Les entreprises auront la chance de rencontrer certains des étudiants entrepreneurs les plus motivés de l’Université d’Ottawa.

Notre mission, toujours la même, est d'inspirer et d'aider une nouvelle vague d'étudiantes à viser des postes de direction ou même à devenir elles-mêmes des entrepreneurs. Nous voulons avoir un impact sur l'élimination du plafond de verre. Nous prévoyons d'organiser cet événement au cours de la deuxième semaine d'octobre.

Karla Briones

Keynote Speaker & Panelist

Ottawa-area serial entrepreneur with a passion for supporting others to achieve business success. After graduating from high school, Karla immigrated to Canada from Mexico with her family. Fueled by her own experience as a Canadian immigrant and her passion for business, Karla now works as a consultant helping immigrants and under-represented entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.

Now she is the owner of 4 businesses and a Invest Ottawa Consultant

Angie Seymour

Panelist

Owner CEO of Angie's Models & Talent Inc.

A prestigious agency that provides. INTERNATIONAL representation for models and actors working in runway/print/ film. Based in Ottawa, Canada, but our models and actors travel to London, Tokyo, Milan, Paris, New York, LA, Toronto, and more.

Ama Ouattara

Panelist

Since 2018 they are a Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador. She received the Leadership and Inspiration Award from the University of Ottawa(2017), and volunteers for various charities. Ama is passionate about Student rights, cancer care and research, girls and women's right to education, mental health awareness in developing countries. 

Sandra Veledar

Keynote Speaker & Panelist

An energetic transformation agent and technology leader, deeply motivated by delivering business value and making a positive impact on people’s lives. 20+ years of successes in product and service delivery are rooted in an unrelenting focus on tried-and-true business fundamentals. Lead by clearly defining end-state success and developing capabilities to effectively mitigating risks. Builds inclusive teams that design best-fit, original approaches and iterate our way to creating business value. 

Valentina Escobedo

Keynote Speaker & Panelist

Valentina Escobedo is a seasoned woman entrepreneur with 17+ years in business, specializing in development, strategic marketing, and leadership. As Founder and CEO of ALCUBIERRE HOLDINGS INC., she spearheads diverse digital platforms and international events, such as LeadLever Marketing, Bannister and My Challenge Canada. Recognized within the Startup ecosystem, Valentina excels in nurturing startups and pioneering social initiatives, raising substantial funds for global charities. Her trailblazing entrepreneurial spirit inspires both in business and the community.

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