Building Her Future: Shaping the landscape of tomorrow
7th Annual Women in Business Conference — October 2, 2025
Shaping Tomorrow's Landscape: Celebrating Women in Construction & Real Estate
The Sobey School of Business is thrilled to present the 7th Annual Women in Business Conference: Building Her Future: Shaping the Landscape of Tomorrow. This year, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of women transforming the construction and real estate industries. Join us for a day dedicated to empowering women in these traditionally male-dominated fields, providing a vital platform to discuss industry challenges, share inspiring success stories, and explore innovative solutions. Through engaging discussions, expert-led sessions on project management, financial leadership, and strategic planning, and dedicated networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights and create connections essential for leading change and building their futures.
Victoria Stanhope is the CEO of Stanhope Simpson, a leading insurance brokerage specializing in the large, complex construction & development space. With a distinguished career that includes an MBA and serving as Board Chair for the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Victoria has been honored with national leadership awards from both the Insurance Institute of Canada and the Canadian Construction Association for her significant industry contributions
Learn more about Victoria Stanhope BA’07 MBA'13 Victoria Stanhope is the CEO of Stanhope Simpson, a leading insurance brokerage specializing in the large, complex construction & development space. With a distinguished career that includes an MBA and serving as Board Chair for the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Victoria has been honored with national leadership awards from both the Insurance Institute of Canada and the Canadian Construction Association for her significant industry contributions
Learn more about Victoria Stanhope BA’07 MBA'13
Our dynamic panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women who are shaping and leading the construction and real estate sectors. These visionary panelists will share their unique journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in these industries, and offer invaluable insights for aspiring leaders looking to build their future and drive innovation.
Meet the panelists Our dynamic panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women who are shaping and leading the construction and real estate sectors. These visionary panelists will share their unique journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in these industries, and offer invaluable insights for aspiring leaders looking to build their future and drive innovation.
Meet the panelistsAgenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking in Loyola Conference Hall (LA290) |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks & Academic Speaker |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Keynote Address, Victoria Stanhope BA’07 MBA'13 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Booth & Networking continues |
| 3:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |