Bossy Conference 2026

Bossy Conference 2026 

Celebrate, Connect, and Inspire: Women in Business Event hosted by the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce

Early Bird Registration Opens April 4, 2026

Join us for a fantabulous day dedicated to honoring the incredible women in business who make our community thrive. This event is a celebration of the talent, resilience, and innovation that women bring to the business world.

Hear from dynamic speakers, gain fresh insights into building connections, and discover practical strategies to navigate the challenges of everyday business life. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this is your opportunity to learn, share, and grow with like-minded women.

When: Tuesday June 9th, 2026 9:00am-4pm
Where: Ecotay: 133 Menzies Munroe Sideroad, Tay Valley, Ontario K7H 3C5, Canada
How much: Early Bird: $125 +HST. Early Bird pricing available until April 30th. From May 1- May 25th Regular Price: $150+HST.
Sponsorships: Please either select your desired sponsorship category when you are registering, or contact Rose Grieder at manager@perthchamber.com to apply to be a sponsor.
Special Early Bird Item: T-Shirts available for $30.00 +HST until April 30th. 
What's included: Full day of speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, coffee social hour, lunch and 1 free drink at our afternoon social hour! 

Itinerary:

• An engaging panel of speakers including Mother, Daughter Duo Meg and Shelly Adams of Perth General Store, Heather and Brenda McKeen, sisters, owners, and operators of Perth Chocolate Works, and Friend co-workers, Jennifer Brunet and Summer MacDonald of This Momma's Kitchen discussing the nature of working with family and/or close friends and owning and operating a business. 
• A breathing mini-workshop led by Bobbi McDougall of Aruma and a brief introduction of Aruma by Haley Bowes
• Tips and Tricks workshops led by Anna Vynnyk (Investment); Parrish Wilson (self-care); Jaana Brett and Bonnie Joyce (AI and Marketing); 
• Keynote Speaker: Vickie Lanthier, Author of High Agency Human and Girl Gone Good Trail Guide (author, speaker, RN, hiker, military veteran)
•  Lunch will be catered by Ecotay
• We will end with a social networking hour with a free drink sponsored by Westport Flooring

A Helpful Guide on How to Register: 

If you wish to register for more than one item (ie. be a sponsor + order a t-shirt) then please add yourself as an "additional attendee" and add the corresponding item to your registration. You can then proceed to checkout. Here is a screenshot capture to help demonstrate how to register for multiple items: