CDN, with support from Ingram Micro Canada, presented the Women in the IT Channel Recognition Luncheon on Aug. 24. It was a full house with over 130 influential women executives in attendance from all over Canada. Hockey legend Angela James gave the keynote speech.
The event recognized the role of women in the channel via awards and recognition. Tania Galovic, marketing manager at Infinite IT Solutions, was named the 2016 Rising Star. While a lot of real-world networking happened at the event, there was a lot of social networking going on as well, with a very busy #CDNWomen hash tag. Here are some of the top tweets from the event.
Yummy healthy lunch, stellar setting, gorgeous weather, awesome women = another fabulous event #CDNWomen #WIT pic.twitter.com/bNVDfTuZhm
— Vanessa Simmons (@pythianpartners) August 24, 2016
Lack of women in IT = an entire industry that's performing below its potential Heather Schaan, VP&GM, Microserve #CDNWomen
— Cheryl Sylvester (@csylvester) August 24, 2016
Feeling empowered after attending the #CDNWomen event today in this all white outfit #great event #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/jPjJi7eMVS
— Michelle Esteban (@MichelleBaileyB) August 24, 2016
Congratulations to our 2016 Rising Star Award winner @taniagalovic #CDNWomen @PaoloCDN pic.twitter.com/izLFY9Baob
— Channel Daily News (@CDN_Channel) August 24, 2016
Hockey legend @AngelaJames8 motivates, inspires & celebrates women at the #womeninchannel luncheon #CDNWomen pic.twitter.com/HJoOCOvLIP
— Mudeeha Yousaf (@MudeehaYousaf) August 24, 2016
#CDNWomen Angela James is inspiring us today. Women overcoming obstacles. Women supporting Women. Thank you @CompDealerNews for today.
— Commerx (@CommerxTweets) August 24, 2016
Fantastic event at #CDNwomen !!!
— Infinite IT Solns (@8_IT) August 24, 2016
"The key to success is in helping other people succeed.". Fawn Annan #CDNWomen pic.twitter.com/GkrDU7RSpF
— Jim Love (@CIOJimLove) August 24, 2016
Congrats to @Pythian @lpartner #CDNWomen – Women in IT Channel honoree – amazing professional, inspiration to many! pic.twitter.com/a8FBkctn3E
— Vanessa Simmons (@pythianpartners) August 24, 2016
Angela James recounts her hockey career. Credits the simple words of encouragement we can all offer. #CDNwomen
— CDNChannelChiefs (@CDNChannelChief) August 24, 2016
Gearing up for the big day. Who’s excited for the luncheon? #womeninchannel #CDNWomen pic.twitter.com/KwNE42gYKp
— Channel Daily News (@CDN_Channel) August 24, 2016
ITWC president Fawn Annan with CDN 2016 Women in the IT Channel honoree Lynda Partner of Pythian #CDNWomen @Pythian pic.twitter.com/TbfbsYhaUN
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) August 24, 2016
Congrats to @Pythian @lpartner #CDNWomen – Women in IT Channel honoree – amazing professional, inspiration to many! pic.twitter.com/a8FBkctn3E
— Vanessa Simmons (@pythianpartners) August 24, 2016
Enjoying the fantastic event at #CDNwomen pic.twitter.com/ZpQPKldLWI
— Infinite IT Solns (@8_IT) August 24, 2016
@PaoloCDN is kicking things off at the #womeninchannellunchein #CDNWomen pic.twitter.com/nczCQTb5uX
— Channel Daily News (@CDN_Channel) August 24, 2016