Built to Scale: AI, Capital & Women Shaping the Future

Advancing Women. Powering the Future.Leading Ladies Conference in it's 3rd year is a one-day, high-impact experience designed for women founders, professionals, and leaders who are serious about growth, influence, and legacy.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 Location: Microsoft Canada, 81 Bay St Toronto, ON, M5J 0E7Time: 12 noon - 5: 00 pm

Leading Ladies Conference 2026 Presented by Microsoft


Sponsors & Partners 

Our sincere appreciation for your partnership and support in bringing this experience to life.

About This Event

"This is not just about inspiration.It’s about clarity, confidence, and access."
The Leading Ladies Conference 2026 is a full-day experience designed for women who are serious about building, scaling, and funding their businesses in today’s economy.
We’re bringing together women founders, professionals, funders, and ecosystem leaders for practical conversations around technology, funding readiness, and business growth all in a room that feels supportive, elevated, and powerful.

What You’ll Learn & Experience?
● ✔️ How women are using AI in real, practical ways to grow their businesses● ✔️ What funders actually look for when deciding who gets capital● ✔️ How to position your business as fund-ready● ✔️ Live pitch competition featuring female founders●  Curated networking with intention ● A relaxed but high-impact environment where women feel seen and supported

Who Should Attend? This conference is for:
● Women founders building real businesses● Professionals navigating leadership and transition● Investors and ecosystem partners who want deal flow● Corporate partners who actually care about impact

Be in the room!

The Leading Ladies Conference 2026 is back and bigger than ever where ambitious women step into visibility, funding, influence, and powerful connections.

Panels | Pitch Competition | Networking | AI & Funding Workshops

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200+

 attendees in 2025

13+

 countries represented

614+

pitch applications

300+

Women supported

Ticket Type

Get the best seats in the room Interested in collaborating, sponsoring or gracing our stage?Email moc.tcennocseidalgnidael%40ofni 

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Vendors booth: $365

This vendor marketplace is curated for consultants, coaches, agencies, creatives, and professional service providers who want meaningful exposure to a highly engaged audience of women founders, professionals, and decision-makers.
Includes:● Vendor spot plus furniture● Brand exposure during the conference● Opportunity to connect directly with potential clients and partners and ecosystem of leadersPlease note:This marketplace is strictly for service-based businesses. 

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Early Bird – General Admission $95 +tax

Best value. Limited release.Includes:Full conference access (12 PM – 5 PM)Access to panel discussionAI-focused workshop sessionsFunding & Resources sessionsLive Pitch CompetitionEntry to curated vendor marketplaceStructured networking momentsSwag bagLunch included
Once Early Bird tickets sell out, all tickets & Day Pass $120+ tax Early access ends March 31st, 2026

Register now to pitch live at the LLC 2026 Pitch Competition

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Grab the opportunity to be on a global stage; Register now to be a speaker. Email interest to: moc.tcennocseidalgnidael%40ofni

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Be Part of Our Sponsors

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    Sponsor a woman

    As we make notable efforts towards bringing women with big visions, dreams and innovative mindsets together, we humbly welcome partnership, sponsorship and donations towards this course of creating an haven where women are heard, given opportunities and safe.

Event FAQ

  • No. This conference is for women at different stages entrepreneurs, professionals, consultants, and women exploring business or innovation.

  • Not at all. Sessions are designed to be practical and approachable, whether you’re brand new or already using AI tools.

  • Yes. Networking is curated and intentional, including a structured networking lunch.

  • Yes, lunch is included with your ticket.

  • Yes but Only selected finalists will pitch live on stage. Pitch competition applications are now open, register to pitch and stand a chance to pitch your business.

  • Dress confident and comfortable. Business casual to business chic is perfect.

  • Tickets are non-refundable but transferable up to a specified date

  • Yes. Leading Ladies Connect events are inclusive and welcoming.

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