BEAT is a volunteer-run organization made up of architects, designers, leaders, and entrepreneurs creating opportunities for community-building, advocacy, networking, and mentorship. We believe that empowering women in the design community improves and enriches the practice of architecture, the quality of the built environment, and ultimately, the human experience.
We are thrilled for the return of BEAT’s Leadership Seminar, after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Previously occurring on an annual basis, this event will now be held bi-annually.
The Leadership Seminar is dedicated to exposing students and young practitioners to leaders in the architectural profession. From sole practitioners to partners in Toronto's leading design firms, the seminar speakers are architects and academics who have established successful careers. The talks and tours that follow will showcase the breadth of the profession and speak to the numerous ways to navigate a career in the built environment.
While the event is geared towards women, all are welcome to attend. It is critical to have inclusive discussions surrounding issues of pay equity, gender bias, and the pressures of balancing work with a family life.
BEAT Leadership Seminars qualify for OAA Structured Learning hours for the lecture portion of the event.
Speakers
Vanessa Fong Principal Architect, VFA
Anya Moryoussef Director, AMA
Megan Torza Partner, DTAH
Ilana Altman Co-Executive Director, The Bentway
Cheryl Atkinson Associate Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University & Principal, Atkinson Architect
Tour sites to be announced at a later date.
Moderator
Heather Dubbeldam Principal, Dubbeldam Architecture + Design and Advisory Chair, BEAT
Master of Ceremonies
Stephanie Hosein Associate, Omar Gandhi Architects and Executive Committee Chair, BEAT
Schedule & Details
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
Gladstone House
1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
Registration | 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Seminar | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tours / Breakout session | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
* Tours and breakout sessions are led by seminar speakers. Sign up is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the seminar.