Celebrate the women in Canadian manufacturing

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Registrations open for Advance: Women in Manufacturing

We’re thrilled to be back with our fifth Annual Advance: Women in Manufacturing celebration.

Join us virtually March 5 to unlock critical Keys to Success as well as discover the winners of this year’s Advance: Women in Manufacturing Awards.

Held at 1 p.m. ET, the virtual roundtable will feature a discussion with accomplished women in Canadian manufacturing.

Together, we will explore the pivotal moments, decisions and strategies that shaped their careers—and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

This free session also includes a fireside chat with one of the Advance: Women in Manufacturing Award recipients.

Jillian van Duinkerken

CEO, Duinkerken Foods

The CEO of Duinkerken Foods, a family-owned company in Summerside, P.E.I., Jillian has helped the company grow from a local operation to a nationally recognized brand. With a focus on innovation, quality, and operational excellence, Jillian has strengthened the company’s reputation, and established Duinkerken Foods as a trusted leader in the Canadian food industry.

Sally Morse

CEO and Co-founder, Spectra Supply

The CEO and co-founder of Spectra Supply, Sally is known for her leadership and strategic insights. Passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in male populated industries, Sally creates opportunities for young girls and women to pursue and excel in their chosen fields.

Kimberly Benedict

Vice President, Operations, Inter Pipeline’s Heartland Polymers

Kimberly Benedict brings nearly 25 years of petrochemical and refining experience to her role as Vice President, Operations, at Inter Pipeline’s Heartland Polymers business. Kimberly joined Inter Pipeline in 2019 following an 18-year career with Shell Canada, where she began as an operations engineer and advanced through a series of senior operational and leadership roles. A born and raised Albertan, Kimberly holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.

Elissa Ross

CEO, Metafold

Elissa Ross, PhD, is a mathematician and CEO of Toronto-based software startup Metafold. She earned her PhD in discrete geometry in 2011 and worked as an industrial geometry consultant before co-founding Metafold. With more than 20 years’ experience in research and consulting, she focuses on helping engineers, scientists, and designers overcome geometric challenges through Metafold’s Geometric Intelligence, a 3D shape analysis technology for manufacturing.

This free session also includes a fireside chat with one of the Advance: Women in Manufacturing Award recipients.