Bigger Ideas Conference™ | Vancouver Women’s Conference

Odihi’s Bigger Ideas Conference™ returns to Vancouver on September 19 for a powerful day of ideas, inspiration and connection. Headlined by acclaimed writer and speaker Ijeoma Oluo, the event brings together a diverse lineup of leaders across entrepreneurship, technology, finance, wellness and the creative industries. Attendees can expect thought-provoking conversations, interactive workshops, practical takeaways and meaningful networking designed to turn ambition into lasting impact.

Who is it for?

19+

Tickets : $65

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Saturday September 19, 2026 to Saturday September 19, 2026

Morning Programming:
10:00 am: Opening keynote, From Ambition to Mission, with Ijeoma Oluo
10:50 am: Leadership as Legacy, featuring Noorin Mizuyabu, Jessica Dowdall and Debbie Oyebanji
Curated Networking Lunch – Sponsored by Translink.
11:40 am-1:40 pm: Structured networking with leaders from Microsoft, PwC, TransLink, Vancity, KPMG and more
Afternoon Programming
1:45 pm: Ownership and Economic Power, featuring Pocket Sun and Efe Fruci
2:35 pm: Wellness as Infrastructure, featuring Esha Kaur Shoker and Paula Toledo
3:20 pm: Creative Power as Legacy, with Jenn Wophil and Anne Mok
Interactive Workshops
4:10 pm: Workshop Wave 1
The Power of the Pivot with Rachel Maxcy
Building High-Revenue Businesses with Natania Mason
4:55 pm: Workshop Wave 2
Designing Your Legacy Map with Vea Coronado
Decolonizing Organizations and Leadership with Ariana Fotinakis and Vanessa Lesperance.
Closing Programming
5:40 pm: AI, Access and the Future of Opportunity, featuring Aya Ladki, Jennifer Charters and Parisa Asgharzadeh
6:20 pm: Closing remarks

Venue & Address

Microsoft, 725 Granville St, Vancouver BC V7Y 1G5

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Accessible by Public Transport