

Time & Location
Oct 16, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winnipeg, 179 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R5, Canada
About the event
Join Manitoba Women in Tech on October 16 for an inspiring conversation on the latest trends and innovations shaping technology. Our panelists — Joelle Foster (North Forge), Louie Ghiz (New Media Manitoba), and Kelly Fournel (Tech Manitoba) — will share their perspectives on where meaningful progress is happening and where there’s still room to grow. With a focus on advancing equity and creating opportunities for more diverse voices in tech, this session is all about sparking ideas, challenging the status quo, and empowering women and allies to help shape a more inclusive future of innovation.The panel will be moderated by: Teena Lee, Senior Manager, Community Development at New Media ManitobaAnd the speakers are:Joelle Foster, President & CEO at North Forge
Kelly Fournel, CEO at Tech Manitoba
Louie Ghiz, Executive Director at New Media Manitoba