Presented by I Am Unbreakable® Global Media.
In tandem with this year’s International Women’s Day theme #GiveToGain, we are thrilled to present the HER Unbreakable Journey: The Power of I Am® Summit, brought to you by I Am Unbreakable® Global Media.
This summit celebrates the voices of remarkable women who have defied expectations, overcome unimaginable obstacles, and achieved personal and professional greatness: HER Way, HER Turn, HER Choice, HER Journey, and HER Moment.
I Am Unbreakable® is a global movement empowering 1 billion women worldwide through visibility, connection, capital, and community. Our three-event ecosystem brings together founders, leaders, investors, global brands, and changemakers accelerating the rise of women-identifying and equity-seeking entrepreneurs internationally. We are also an experiential event platform — intentionally designed to create connection, transformation, and belonging.
OUR GLOBAL MISSION
Our mission is to empower 1 billion women globally through the world’s most powerful visibility engine. We elevate women founders and leaders through access, opportunity, capital pathways, community, ongoing and international visibility. This ecosystem is the catalyst — and we are just getting started.
ECOSYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Power of I Am Summit™
A global leadership experience elevating women through visibility, connection, and community.
The Power of the Pitch™ Finals
A global platform where founders rise, scale, and secure visibility, capital, partnerships, and recognition.
The Rockstar Rising™ Awards
A global celebration honouring women redefining leadership, innovation, community, and economic influence.
Date: Friday, February 27th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Check-in Time: 10:15 AM
Location: The Quay at 100 Queens Quay E 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1V3
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Opening & Land Acknowledgment | Dr. Deborah Rosati
11:05 AM – 11:10 AM
Welcome | Adrianne Fekete | Chris McMartin
11:10 AM – 11:35 AM
The Power of Turning Trauma Into Purpose | Dr. Monica Vermani | Ornella Price
11:40 AM – 12:05 PM
The Power of Community, Relationships & Belonging | Moriah Linton | Kristen Wynn | Barbara Mowat | Elizabeth Vazquez
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
The Power of Showing Up & Your Front-Row Sisters | Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone | Micha Choi | Heather Maxwell
12:35 – 12:55 PM
The Power of Healing Within | Dr. Vivian Brown | Baljit Sidhu | Brian Coones
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Powerhouse Journey Of A Rockstar Entrepreneur | Leadership, Failure, Motherhood And What’s Next | Michele Romanow
1:30 PM- 2:10 PM LUNCH
2:10 PM
The Power of the Pitch™ Introduction & Governance | Dr. Deborah Rosati | Adrianne Fekete | Chris McMartin
Judges Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone | Michele Romanow | Moriah Linton | Sarah Jordan | Micha Choi | Chantal McNeily
2:15 PM– 3:15 PM
The Power of the Pitch™ Finals
2:15 PM Candace Chartier
2:30 PM Kelsey Irvine
2:45 PM Natalie Von Teichman
3:00 PM Serese Selanders
3:15 PM
The Power of the Pitch™ Finalist Announcement | Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone
3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
The Rockstar Rising™ Awards Ceremony | Introduction & Governance
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Final Close + Media Moments
This Non-Disclosure & Media Release Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between the applicant (the “Participant”) and I Am Unbreakable® Global Media Inc. (“IAU”), in connection with participation in The Power of the Pitch program.
The Participant acknowledges that during the application and pitch process, confidential information may be disclosed by IAU or its partners. The Participant agrees not to disclose, reproduce, or use any confidential information except as required for participation in the program. IAU assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or claim arising from participation in the program, including any business outcomes or use of shared information.
By signing this Agreement, the Participant confirms that all materials submitted or presented—including but not limited to photos, slides, ideas, and business concepts—are their original work or are properly licensed. The Participant affirms that their content does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other third-party rights.
The Participant agrees to disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest with respect to judges, sponsors, or other applicants. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in disqualification.
The Participant grants IAU the unrestricted right to use, edit, reproduce, and publish any photos, videos, and audio recordings taken as part of the program, in perpetuity, for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes across any media platform. No further approval or compensation is required.
By signing below, the Participant acknowledges they have read and understood the terms above, agree to comply with this Agreement, and confirm their eligibility to participate.
