CDW's Exclusive Women in Tech Lunch

EVENT DETAILS

CDW Canada is pleased to invite you to our third annual Women in Tech Lunch in Ottawa! 

As AI accelerates business transformation, leaders must navigate evolving opportunities and challenges. Success will belong to organizations that embrace innovation while building trust, resilience, and responsible governance. Join us for an inspiring afternoon where industry leaders will explore what it means to thrive in the age of AI. 

We're excited to begin unveiling this year's program with the announcement of our keynote speaker. Stay tuned as we reveal an exceptional lineup of women at the top of their field, each bringing unique perspectives on AI transformation, leadership, cybersecurity and the opportunities shaping our future.

FEATURE SPEAKERS

Lee-Anne McAlear is an award-winning facilitator, educator, and consultant. She is Program Director at the Centre of Excellence in Innovation Leadership at The Schulich School of Business (home of the top-rated MBA in Canada according to the Financial Times). She shows audiences that while technology and R&D may be essential inputs for innovative results, the beating heart of innovation success lies within an organization’s people – their thinking, their ability to collaborate and their drive.

Mydung Pham is Corporate Vice President of Silicon Design Engineering at AMD. She leads the IP Development, Central Methodology & Tools, and Power & Verification Group, delivering best-in-class IP and EDA solutions that enable AMD's industry-leading products. Her focus is on driving innovation, improving engineering productivity, and accelerating product development through advanced methodologies, including the development and deployment of AI/ML applications to expedite product time to market.

Heather Black is a security executive, leveraging 30 years of experience in both the public & private sectors to advance innovative technology solutions that benefit both governments and citizens. She strengthened Canada’s cyber security posture across the public sector. Having worked for companies such as Bell, Cisco and Zscaler advancing cyber security strategies at all levels of government, Heather now leads Palo Alto Networks Canadian Public Sector practice where she helps governments transform securely with the power and scale of cloud through modern workplace enablement, infrastructure modernization and Zero Trust Security.

Melanie Power is a retired Ontario Provincial Police leader with 31 years of service, including extensive experience leading cybercrime and digital investigations. Known for her results-driven and collaborative approach, she has built high-impact teams, shaped AI policy, and earned international recognition for advancing law enforcement partnerships. Now transitioning to the private sector, she leverages her deep expertise to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience and respond to emerging threats.

AGENDA

10:45 a.m. | Registration
11:15 a.m. | CDW Canada Welcome
11:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker
12:00 p.m. | Lunch
12:15 p.m. | Fireside Chat

1:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion
2:00 p.m. | Networking Reception

GIVING BACK TOGETHER

As part of this event, we are proud to support St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, an Ottawa-based organization dedicated to empowering women and providing essential services to those experiencing homelessness and poverty. 

This year, our charitable initiative will focus on collecting basic needs products, including items such as deodorant, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, and new underwear in all sizes. These everyday essentials can be difficult to access, yet they make a meaningful difference in the lives of the women who visit the centre. Please bring unopened items which we will collect and donate on your behalf.

In addition, CDW Canada will donate $50 per attendee, to St. Joe’s Women’s Centre to further support their mission and the important work they do in our community. For more information about St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, visit St. Joe's Women's Centre.

Please register to confirm your attendance. Spaces are limited.

We hope to see you there!