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Speaker line-up announced for Western Women with Drive in Calgary April 30
OTTAWA, ON (March 20, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC), in partnership with the Western provincial trucking associations, is pleased to announce the full speaker line-up for this year’s Western Women with Drive (April 30, Calgary Airport Marriott Hotel).
Keynote speaker: Internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington guides individuals and organizations through the intricacies of re-establishing relationships in today's increasingly disconnected society. Dr. Jody wows audiences everywhere she goes with her hilarious and highly relatable approach.
Morning kick-off speaker: Angela Champ delivers a presentation that will inspire and motivate attendees who are focused on attracting more women to our sector. Named as one of Canada’s top 20 HR leaders on the HRD Global 100 and on The Most Inclusive HR Influencer list, she is a career and leadership expert who regularly appears in the media including Breakfast Television and CTV Morning Live Vancouver.
New insights from THRC research into women in trucking and logistics that invites employers to revisit their attraction/retention strategy.
Western Canada’s provincial trucking associations take the stage - BCTA, AMTA, STA, and MTA representatives - to share workforce strategies in their regions in an exclusive panel discussion.
104-720 Belfast Rd.
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A ceremony to celebrate organizations who sign on to the Women’s Leadership Accord and those who have earned their certificate of excellence will also be part of the day.
Conference bonus! Get your LinkedIn headshot WWWD attendees will have the chance to book a time for a complimentary professional headshot. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Book your time once your registration is complete.
“We are excited to present a full day of inspiring speakers, professional learning and networking,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada. “This event is being offered in partnership with the Alberta Motor Transport Association, British Columbia Trucking Association, Manitoba Trucking Association, and Saskatchewan Trucking Association.”
Western Women with Drive is Western Canada’s premiere event to connect career-forward leaders and emerging talent dedicated to advancing a modern and diverse workforce.
The annual flagship event, Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto is now in its 11th year, and delivers professional learning and networking opportunities for men and women committed to diversity in the workforce. Western Women with Drive, held annually since 2015, offers the same type of networking and professional development opportunities but with a regional focus and in a Western location.
Get your tickets today:
o Tickets $225 each
o Table of eight $1680 (full tables will display your corporate branding)
Special pricing available for hotel rooms and parking. **Hotel block closes April 1 or when room availability expires**
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Trucking HR Canada is a national, non-profit sector council and the trusted source for labour market intelligence and advancing industry-leading HR solutions for our national trucking and logistics workforce. We collaborate, partner, and work with a dynamic national-provincial-territorial network, including industry associations, government, and industry professionals to ensure Canada’s freight transportation network has the skilled workforce required for today and into the future.
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