
2025 Western Women with Drive
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:30pm

Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, 2008 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3B9
7:30 am Registration desk opens
8:00 – 9:00 am Networking Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:10 am Opening Remarks
9:10 am – 10 am
Morning Kick-off Speaker: Angela Champ
Named one of Canada’s top 20 HR leaders on the HRD Global 100 and on The Most Inclusive HR Influencer list, Angela Champ is a career and leadership expert who regularly appears in the media including Breakfast
Television and CTV Morning Live Vancouver.
10 am – 10:30 am
10:30 – 11:15 am
Morning Networking Break
Driving the Future: Key Insights to Steer Your Workforce Strategy
This power-packed session delivers what HR leaders need to know. THRC brings together the latest labour market trends, top executive concerns, award-winning fleet practices, and new research that shines the light on why women do and don’t choose careers in our sector. Discover how these findings can help you rethink your attraction and retention strategy—and keep your workforce moving forward.
11:15 am - Noon Western Provincial Trucking Association representatives take the stage to share labour attraction initiatives and strategies in their regions in an exclusive panel discussion. Find out how you can leverage these opportunities to build your workforce.
Moderator: Angela Splinter
Panel discussion featuring: BCTA, AMTA, STA, MTA.
Noon -1:00 pm Networking Luncheon
1 - 2 pm
Keynote speaker: Dr. Jody Carrington
The celebrated and internationally renowned Dr. Jody guides individuals and organizations through the intricacies of re-establishing relationships in today's increasingly disconnected society.
2:00-2:30 pm Afternoon Networking Break
2:30 – 2:45 pm Trucks for Change Network
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Women’s Leadership Accord Ceremony
Join the celebration as we welcome employers who have signed on to the Women’s Leadership Accord because they are leaders in making their workplaces great for women.
3:15– 3:30 pm Closing remarks
3:30 - 4:30/5 pm
Networking reception