Illuminate the path for women in the workplace
At CATALYST CONVENE CANADA (formerly Catalyst Honours), Canada’s business, HR, and inclusion leaders gather for a one-day hybrid experience to fuel the next wave of progress for women at work.
This year's theme Illuminate: Accelerate organizational performance and progress through workplace inclusion, brings together Canada's brightest minds to challenge assumptions and help organizations move from uncertainty to action.
Through thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on sessions, and a formal evening celebration of the 2026 Champions, this is the essential Canadian gathering of business leaders advancing workplace inclusion for women.
Event details:
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Conference:
9:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
Reception & Dinner:
6:00 – 8:30 pm ET
WHERE
Hilton Toronto + Virtual stream
Exact times subject to change.
Why attend Catalyst Convene Canada?
The questions facing leaders have become more complex. How do you harness AI responsibly? Build trust during uncertainty? Retain talent amid changing workforce expectations? Create cultures where people and performance thrive together?
Join us in-person to engage in important conversations around business-critical topics shaping the future of women in the workplace, including:
The future of work in the age of AI
Explore how organizations can scale AI for growth without reinforcing inequities in women's experiences at work.
Women's health equity at work
Examine how workplace support for women's health impacts talent retention, engagement, and business outcomes.
Regional inclusion strategies
Learn how leading organizations adapt inclusion efforts across provinces while maintaining a consistent culture.
Drive measurable impact through inclusion
Learn how Canadian leaders drive performance through inclusive excellence.
Reconciliation in practice
Dive deep into how organizations are advancing indigenous leadership, economic inclusion, and meaningful partnerships.
The care economy and modern work
Create workplace cultures that better support caregivers while strengthening inclusion, retention, and performance.
The future workforce across generations
Build inclusive pathways to support Canada's shifting demographics while maintaining trust, performance, and culture.
Ethical AI and inclusion innovation
Address emerging risks while designing technology strategies that support fairness, trust, and equity.
Closing gender gaps, expanding opportunity
Learn how organizations are creating pathways to women's advancement while strengthening performance and retention.
Who will be there?
C-suite and senior business leaders
Join top leaders for peer-to-peer conversations to align inclusion with enterprise strategy, strengthen workforce resilience, and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
HR, ERG, and Inclusion Champions
Gain practical tools and research-backed insights to embed inclusion into strategy, driving measurable impact across recruitment, development, and retention.
Congratulations to the 2026 Champions
Each year, CATALYST CONVENE shines a spotlight on individuals who are actively transforming workplace culture across Canada. These individuals go beyond championing inclusion—they implement real, systemic change and set a new standard for inclusive leadership in business.
What past attendees are saying
"We still have work to do, but it means so much to know that we are not on this journey alone."
“I learned key actionable steps that various corporations are taking to bring truth to D&I initiatives and projects.”
“Event organization and diversity of panelists was A+.”
“It was great hearing about actionable measures to ensure we're offering our employees the best experience. It gave me a lot of food for thought to keep learning, growing, and implementing positive change.”
Enhance your Convene experience with
MARC Leaders Immersive
19 October, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET | 20 October, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
MARC Leaders Immersive is a small-group, cross-company workshop for leaders who want to build stronger gender partnership through real scenarios, candid peer dialogue, and practical application you can use right away.
It’s the only cross-company MARC Leaders Immersive in Toronto this year and it’s taking place the same week as Convene Canada. Seats are going fast.
Become a sponsor
CATALYST CONVENE CANADA offers a powerful opportunity for companies to lead the conversation on inclusion, engage with a distinctly Canadian community of executives, and expand learning across all levels of the organization.
Showcase your thought leadership, gain exposure to emerging trends and real-world solutions across industries, and provide space to advance internal goals—while staying aligned with your brand’s commitment to inclusion.
Email us to learn more about the benefits of sponsorship.
Who is Catalyst?
Catalyst is a global nonprofit that has been the recognized expert at the forefront of women’s advancement and inclusion since the 1960s.
Today, Catalyst accelerates organizational performance and women's progress through research-backed insights, high-impact convenings, proven solutions, and unparalleled support that fuel organizations to make inclusion a business practice at scale.