ASPIRE 2025 National Employment Conference
“I Belong, You Belong”
🗓️ November 6 & 7, 2025 | 📍 Toronto, Ontario |Register Today
Hosted by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women in partnership with the Diversity Institute
Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Early bird pricing has now been extended until September 19th, 2025!
Take advantage of discounted rates and secure your spot today.
Conference attendees will have access to a special discounted rate at the Novotel North York Hotel (during and where the conference will be held).
To learn more about the discount and how to book, please email conference@ccmw.com
Tickets Are Now Live!
We’re excited to invite you to CCMW’s National Employment Conference, “I Belong, You Belong”!
This two-day, in-person event brings together Muslim and racialized women, employers, researchers, community workers, and policy leaders to foster equity, connection, and opportunity in the workplace.
About the Conference
Last year, CCMW launched a national employment study exploring the unique and complex barriers that diverse Muslim women experience in the Canadian workforce. You can read the full ASPIRE Study and Executive Summary here.
Based on the study’s findings and recommendations, we are developing toolkits and workshop modules for Muslim women and Canadian employers, which will be officially launched at the ASPIRE Conference.
This event is not only a space for dialogue—it’s a platform for practical tools, shared learning, and collective action.
What To Expect
At the conference, you’ll have access to:
Plenary Sessions & Panels with leading voices on equity and employment
Concurrent Workshops on leadership, rights, belonging, and growth
Skill-Building Sessions for job seekers and equity-focused employers
Networking Opportunities with professionals and changemakers
A Vibrant Marketplace showcasing Muslim women entrepreneurs—support local talent and shop unique, community-rooted goods
Take A Look At Our Incredible Lineup Of Keynote Speakers!
Our keynote speakers are just the beginning! We’re proud to feature an incredible lineup of workshop facilitators bringing diverse expertise and lived experience. Take a look at the full lineup of speakers here.
Topics & Sessions
Our conference will dive into timely and thought-provoking conversations, including:
Affirming the Case for EDI in the Face of Backlash
Employment & Human Rights Law
Inclusive Leadership
Reimagining Our Careers to Thrive & Flourish
Why We Wear What We Wear
…and more to come!
Early bird pricing has now been extended until September 19th, 2025!
Get Involved!
Are you interested in being a sponsor or community partner for this national initiative? We depend on the generous support of community partners and sponsors to make events like this possible and impactful. Email us at mariam.hamaoui@ccmw.com to learn more about how you can get involved, and to receive our sponsorship package!
Are you an employer who has submitted an abstract to speak at the conference?
👉 Learn more here
Are you a Muslim woman who has submitted an abstract to speak at the conference?
👉 Learn more here