Our 4th annual summit focused on remembering the leaders that influenced us, amplifying the voices beside us and carrying impact forward. Delegates had an unparalleled one day opportunity for growth fostered through learning, conversations, and a series of activities and workshops.
Echoes:
The First Echo
A keynote speaker exploring how to combat echoes that try to define us, and create our own echoes.
Of Excellence
An interactive workshop by Queen's University Investing Council and Limestone Capital on creating personal budgets.
Of Impact
An activity in partnership with Martha's Table to help us create lasting impact and give back to our community.
Of Time
A moderated panel exploring the little moments and echoes of life that make up leadership.
Within
A reflective letter-writing activity allowing delegates to draw on the echoes in their life.
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QWIL
Equity Summit
Through a series of activities, workshops, and speaker panels, QWIL's Equity Summit brings students from all across Queen's together for a day-long event to engage in conversations surrounding equity while challenging men and women alike to create reserved opportunities for traditionally marginalized communities.
QWIL's 3rd Equity Summit theme was Conversations With Friends. Delegates had the opportunity to engage in conversations surrounding equity and learn from female trailblazers across industries, hear from young entrepreneurs, give back to their local community, expand skillsets and horizons, and reconnect with themselves and their peers.
Conversations With:
Your Future Self
A keynote speaker exploring life after graduating and navigating starting a business.
Your Independence
An interactive workshop by Queen’s Women in Computing to learn how to code.
Your Community
An activity in partnership with Pampered Pillowcase in support of the Kingston Interval House to help us give back to our community.
Trailblazers
A moderated panel exploring the stories and learnings of female trailblazers in different industries.
Your Inner Child
A wholesome end-of-day activity where participants bring a picture of their younger self and design a page around it with words of kindness and self-love.
What Our Delegates And Team Have To Say
"I attended the QWIL Equity Summit last year, and it was one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve had at Queen’s. From the thoughtful childhood photos that made everyone feel connected to the engaging mix of coding workshops, speaker panels, and community initiatives, the event was both empowering and inclusive. What stood out most was how seamlessly it blended learning, leadership, and giving back through the creation of care packages for a local youth shelter. It’s an event that leaves you feeling motivated, supported, and proud to be part of a community striving for equity and impact."
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Antara Gandhi
Comm '27
In QWIL's 27th year, we organized our second-ever QWIL Equity Summit. This one-day Equity Summit encouraged students, educators, partners and speakers across the country to come together for an unparalleled opportunity centred on conversation, learning and growth.
Let's Recap
The focus of the 2023 Equity Summit was Women Are E.Q.U.I.T.Y. The event consisted of a lunch at Jack Astors, workshops, speaker panels and fireside chats showcasing how women are Enterprising, Qualified, Uplifting, Independent, Tenacious, and You (E.Q.U.I.T.Y)! See below for a summary of what we planned.
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Enterprising
Qualified
A panel of women entrepreneurs as they recap their stories and learnings.
An interactive workshop to learn how to tell your story, build your brand, and show up as your best self.
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Uplifting
An activity to help us uplift our Kingston community.
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Independent
Gain confidence in personal finance and budgeting on your journey to financial independence.
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Tenacious
A keynote speaker on determination, resiliency, and goal-setting.
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You
Reflect on the day of conversation and learning with this interactive activity.
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In November 2022, QWIL introduced Beyond the Conversation: A QWIL Equity Summit. The event took place at the Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel, where delegates were joined by a group of dedicated and accomplished female panellists eager to share their stories.
A Breakdown
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