2026 Annual Recognition Gala — Montreal

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
From 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Palais des congrès de Montréal

1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC, H2Z 2B3

Women in Governance (WiG) 2026 Annual Recognition Gala: The Premier Evening of Networking, Leadership, and Gender Parity

Each year, Women in Governance celebrates the women and men who are shaping a more equitable future. In 2026, we invite you to an unforgettable evening where excellence, commitment, and influence take center stage.

Presented by PROMUTUEL Insurance and held under the honorary co-chairmanship of Marie-Claude Dumas, President of WSP Canada and Frédéric Guichard, President of Danone Canada, this prestigious Gala will bring together leading and influential figures from the Canadian business community. A flagship event marked by high-level dialogue and a powerful celebration of leadership in service of gender parity.

Join us for this exceptional evening! Your presence and support actively contribute to advancing our mission. Together, we will spotlight the outstanding achievements of organizations that have reached Bronze to Platinum levels of the Parity Certification™.

This year, we are proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from our silent auction will be donated to the YWCA (Y des femmes), an iconic organization that has been serving the community for 150 years. Through its direct action and vital awareness-raising efforts on issues of social and gender inequality and violence against women and girls, the YWCA remains a cornerstone of Montréal’s social fabric.

We invite you to discover, by clicking here, a short video highlighting memorable moments from previous editions of the Gala.

Would you like to sponsor our Gala?

Download our brochure:
Brochure | Gala de reconnaissance annuel 2026 — Montréal

Would you like to donate an item for our silent auction?
Items must have a minimum value of $500.

Contact us at:
communications@lagouvernanceaufeminin.org

About the Parity Certification™

Proudly founded in Canada in 2017 with the support of McKinsey & Co., the Parity Certification™ is the only North American certification dedicated to gender parity, designed to address organizational challenges at an international level while remaining grounded in local realities.

It supports organizations seeking to increase the representation of women, particularly in historically male dominated sectors and leadership roles. Today, more than one million employees work in certified organizations, a clear testament to the tangible impact of this initiative.

Visit our dedicated microsite to learn more about the Parity Certification™!

 

Additional Information

* Hurry, as seating is limited!
** Formal attire required.
*** No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the Gala; however, you may transfer your ticket to another person.