WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE 2024
We are accepting Marketplace applications until May 16: Apply here!
The Wonder Women Conference brings together people to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to take on new and expanded roles in work, community and life.
Wonder Women is proud to offer diverse content featuring local, professional superheroes. We invite you to build meaningful relationships with people across all industries while participating in engaging workshops and hearing from leaders on successes and challenges of women and gender-diverse folks in business.
Together, we strive to create a community of inclusivity that ultimately encourages all people to own their ambition, break down barriers, and unleash their superpowers.
The Wonder Women conference was started to empower those who have historically been denied equitable access to spaces and opportunities in the professional world. This most certainly includes those who identify outside of the gender binary. We have been working extensively with women and gender diverse folks over the years to make this event accessible, welcoming and applicable to everyone.
Our team is working hard to ensure there is representation, including gender-diverse folks, amongst our presenters and within the topics of discussion.
We are working towards a more inclusive and equitable event, and we always welcome input and feedback from our members and community. Please let us know if you have any suggestions on how we can improve this event.
Let's lift each other up! All superheroes welcome- regardless of gender!
Meet Our Superheroes
Keynote
Jenn Harper, Founder & CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
Jenn Harper is not just a name in the beauty industry; she's a revolution. An award-winning social entrepreneur and international speaker, Jenn is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics—a brand that has gracefully painted the ideals of sustainability and inclusion onto a global canvas. From its inception in 2015, Jenn has nurtured Cheekbone Beauty into a B. Corp Certified force, now gracing the shelves of Sephora Canada and 550 JC Penney locations across the USA.Jenn's journey with Cheekbone began as a digitally native, direct-to-consumer brand that took pride in its commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting Indigenous communities. Her formidable leadership made sure Cheekbone stood out not only for its stunning products but also for its ethical backbone—it became a symphony of transparency, philanthropy, and support for women and youth. To date, over $250,000 have been donated to philanthropic causes, testament to Cheekbone's core values.
Jenn Harper stands as more than a CEO; she is a voice for entrepreneurship, exerting influence on topics that are reshaping the business landscape: social entrepreneurship, empathy, representation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Regularly sought after for her insights, Jenn weaves her narrative as both a woman and a representative of North America's Indigenous peoples, substantiating the importance of these values in today's business ecosystem.
The accolades accruing to Jenn's name bear the weight of her achievements. In 2022, she was listed among the 100 Women of Influence by Entrepreneur Magazine—a list graced by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. And importantly, in 2023, Jenn was conferred an Honorary Doctorate degree from the Goodman School of Business at Brock University. This honorary degree recognized her unwavering dedication to community betterment and adamant endeavours in championing sustainability.
Jenn Harper, with Cheekbone Beauty, brings forth a narrative of passion, resilience, and authenticity. Her biography is not just about the ascent of a brand; it's the story of a vision brought to life, of barriers broken, and of a future envisioned where commerce and charity coalesce seamlessly, all painted with the strokes of an eco-friendly brush.
Watch the 2023 Event Round Up Video
What past attendees have said:
"The Chamber of Commerce's Wonder Women Conference is one of the best events I have been a part of over my many years in the professional "scene" in Halifax. The content was fresh, the energy positive and inspiring, and the connections made and reinforced were genuine. I would highly encourage anyone with women in their workforce to SEND THEM to this conference." - Leah Rimmer - Partner, Boyneclarke
"Absolutely loved the day. So powerful to be in a room with 630+ amazing women+. Reallyappreciate the opportunity and will definitely attend again!" - 2023 Survey respondent
"I loved it - I'd go as far as to say life changing." - 2023 Survey respondent
"This has been the most valuable personal/professional development event I've attended in a long time. I can't wait to come back." - 2023 Survey respondent
Champion Partner
Table Partners
Event Partner
Please contact Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist to discuss
(902) 481-1229 or josh@halifaxchamber.com
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Date and Time
Friday Jun 14, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ADT
Friday, June 14
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
8:30 AM: Registration & Networking with Marketplace
9:40 AM: Keynote #1: Jenn Harper, Cheekbone Beauty
10:45 AM: “Invest in Women” Panel
11:30 AM: Table Discussions
11:50 AM: Minister of Labour, Skills, Immigration
12:00 PM: Lunch & Marketplace
1:00 PM: Keynote #2: To be announced
1:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
- Recognizing and Preventing Burnout with Dr. Ashley Margeson
- Gender Inclusivity with Emma Stanley, Simply Good Form
- How to Network with Menna Riley, Leading Ladies Networking
- To be announced
2:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM: Wrap-up & final prize draw
3:45 PM: Event concludes
*The Marketplace will be open all day!*
Location
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Fees/Admission
Ticket Sales Close on June 4th!
Member Not-for-profit/Student discount applied at checkout.
**Please note: All prices are subject to HST. Payment is due upon purchase of tickets via credit card.
Your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
Cailin Winters, Event Coordinator
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