OC Events

This FREE two-day conference will bring together self-identifying women from across the Okanagan to share their struggles and success, as well as learn from innovators and business leaders from a variety of sectors. The conference will also provide valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration, which will foster opportunities for growth and collaboration for women leading the way.

Conference sessions:

• Strategic Partnerships + Innovation to Support Women-Led Business: Panel
• WeBC: Supporting Women Business in BC - Deboarah Limpett, WeBC
• Getting your business ready and plan the roles you need - Johanna Currie, Community Futures North Okanagan
• Create a Business with Innovation at its Heart: Panel
• The Power of LinkedIn - Tiana Langedyk
• Unlock the Power of Students: Work-Integrated Leaning (WIL) - Okananan College Careers Hub Team
• Indigenous Garden Tour and Learning Session
• TogetHER: hands on workshop to identity and leverage strategic alliances for women-led small to medium size enterprises Workshop Leader: Sue Solymosi, Chatterbox Creative + Vernon WIB

Conference Accommodation Options

We’re pleased to share the following discounted options available exclusively for TogetHER summit participants:

On-Campus Accommodation
A limited number of brand-new studio apartments are available on the Vernon campus:

One night: $159 per night + tax,

Two nights: $99 per night + tax (per night)

To reserve an on-campus studio, please contact Selena Parkin at sparkin@okanagan.bc.ca.

Hotel Accommodation
We’ve also secured a discounted group rate at the Best Western Premiere. Discounted rates are available until February 27 at $139 per night + tax.

Please use the booking link below to reserve your room online. Book your room here.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Participants can attend the innovation exchanges and the conference, or just one of the offerings. 

Register for Women's Leadership Summit  

View information about the innovation exchanges here.

TogetHER is made possible with support from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.