Women in STEM Leadership Accelerator Lab (Toronto Tech Week Event)

Women in STEM Leadership Accelerator LabConnect, Accelerate & ThriveWhy you want to join us?You got the IT expertise and project management experience. You might even have the manager title✅.Yet You are not recognized as a leader. You are spoken over at meetings. You are overlooked for a promotion...more than once. Or you are unsure what your next career step should be.

If you want to advance your career and influence in the male-dominated industries/ sectors but not sure what it takes?We can help.Understand your unique leadership voice, building visibility, and navigating complex workplace dynamics are critical.

Join Amy Au (Innovate You) and Hilda Gan (People Bright Consulting), experts in People Leadership and Confidence development, for an empowering Leadership Accelerator Lab during Toronto Tech Week 2026 designed specifically for Women in STEM leaders, professionals.(All ticket price already include HST and processing fees.)*******************************************************What is a Lab?A Lab is practical, interactive, and applied.You will learn, explore, practice, and apply. And leave with clear, strategic actions you can use immediately.We offer two half-day accelerator sessions, each focused on practical leadership development and real-world application.

In the Morning Accelerator Lab ( 9:00am - 12:00pm), participants will be introduced to the Fascinate® System, a research-based framework that helps individuals identify their unique communication style and strengths. Through guided exercises in real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. Pre-requisite: None

The Afternoon Accelerator Lab (1:30pm - 4:30pm) focuses on applying Fascinate Advantage on career navigation, advancement and leadership visibility.Through interactive exercises, participants will explore how to navigate career pathways, amplify their leadership voices in real-world scenarios, build strong relationships with demanding stakeholders, bosses, and overcome challenges often faced in male-dominated industries/ sectors.Participants who sign up for only the afternoon session are expected to have already learned about the Fascinate Advantage® System.

Participants may attend one or both sessions depending on their interests and needs.

Between sessions, attendees are invited to join a complimentary guided tour (12:00–1:00 PM) of an exhibition in the building.

Come ready to connect with other trailblazing women, accelerate your leadership growth, and thrive in your career.All participants are invited to join Amy and Hilda for an optional social networking time after 4:30pm at a nearby restaurant. Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.comWe are proud to be one of the events hosts during this week!