2025 Upcoming Events
October 2025
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2026 Mentorship Program Applications
Applications for the KPWA 2026 Mentorship Program NOW OPEN. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and grow with inspiring mentors and mentees in our community.
November 2025
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Friendsgiving Potluck (details in October)
December 2025
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KPWA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our annual meeting to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, share updates, and look ahead to 2026. All members are encouraged to attend.
2026
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Leadership Event: Ask Me Anything
An interactive session with leaders from diverse fields. Bring your questions, share your voice, and gain insights from trailblazers who are shaping the future. -
and many more...
And there’s more — enjoy member-only events and special discounts. Check out our member benefits and join us. We’d love to welcome you!
2025 Past Events
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KPWA 10th Year Anniversary Conference & Party
Women Leading the Way: with Boldness, Balance, and Belonging
🏛️ KPWA 10th Year Conference (9AM~5PM):
📍 KPMG, 333 Bay St. #4600, Toronto
🎉 KPWA 10th Year Party (Starting at 6PM):
📍 Arcadian Studio, 401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower 8th Floor, Toronto
This is a milestone you won’t want to miss. See you in Toronto!
Empowering First Time People Leaders
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: RSM Canada (11 King St. W., #700, Toronto, ON M5H 4C7)
Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a journey of growth, courage, and transformation. An exciting guest panel featuring both first-time leaders and seasoned trailblazers will be sharing real-world experiences, pivotal lessons, and bold advice on what it takes to thrive at every stage of leadership.
Whether you're stepping into your very first leadership role or looking to sharpen your leadership impact, you’ll walk away with fresh perspectives, tangible strategies, and a community of support to elevate your growth.
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Leadership Journeys – Authentic insights from leaders breaking ground at every level sharing how to build trust, lead with heart, and turn challenges into opportunities,
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Mindset Shifts – What it really takes to move from contributor to leader (and stay energized along the way!),
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Inspiration & Connections – Connect to a vibrant community committed to growing together and championing each other’s success.
No matter where you are on your leadership path—first step, next step, or big leap—let’s build it boldly, together.
Ready to break into consulting?
Join us for Career Catalyst: Breaking Into Consulting — a live conversation with Jay YH Shin, Product Lead at @deloittecanada's Office of Generative AI.
📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📍 Virtual
Get insider tips on navigating your consulting career path — RSVP now using the link in bio!
📅 Friday, April 25th, 2025🕒 7 PM - 8 PM (ET)
🎟️ Free - Join our mailing list to get the exclusive RSVP link. Tap the link in our bio to sign up!
Curious about what it’s like to be a CPA?
💼Join us for an information session with Emily Kim as she shares her journey, the day-to-day life of a CPA, and the skills it takes to thrive in the accounting & tax world. 📊✨Whether you’re thinking of diving into accounting or just want to learn more, you won’t want to miss this!
📅 Friday, April 25th, 2025🕒 7 PM - 8 PM (ET)
🎟️ Free - Join our mailing list to get the exclusive RSVP link. Tap the link in our bio to sign up!
일시: 2025년 3월 21일(금) 오후 6:30 - 오후 9:00
장소: Yonge & Finch (자세한 주소는 참석자에 한해 개별 공지 됩니다.)
대상: 20~40대 캐나다 토론토 거주 여성
따뜻한 봄을 맞이하며 KPWA와 함께하는 특별한 순간!🌸
3월 21일, “언니에게 물어봐” 이벤트에 여러분을 초대합니다.
막막하고 외로운 캐나다 이민 생활🇨🇦, 주변에 아는 언니들과
허심탄회하게 이야기 하고 싶은 아쉬움이 있으셨나요?😢
어 너두? 야 나두! 이제 혼자 고민하지 마세요!
캐나다에 정착한 언니들의 경험에서 우러나온 진솔한 조언과 이야기도
듣고, 함께 소통할 수 있는 기회! 한국어로 진행되는 본 이벤트에
지금 바로 참여 신청하세요 😄
2024 Past Events
KPWA Annual General Meeting 2024
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: 400 Adelaide Street East, Main Event Room
Join us as we review our accomplishments in 2024 and provide a sneak peak of all that's in store for 2025! Meet fellow members, stay for dinner and network with us!
Plus, don’t miss our keynote speaker, Jacqueline Y. Chu, as she shares her insights and inspiration.
From Perfection to Authenticity: Embracing your Shadow Side to Lead with Impact
In a world that often values polished exteriors and perfection, many high-achieving women learn to wear professional masks and compartmentalize the parts of themselves they view as flaws or weaknesses. Yet, these “shadow sides” hold unique insights, empathy, and strengths that, when embraced, can make us more impactful and authentic leaders—not only in the workplace but in every part of our lives.
In this keynote, Jacqueline will explore the power of integrating our shadow sides, emphasizing that our perceived imperfections are not something to hide, but to harness.
Through personal stories and practical insights, Jacqueline will guide participants to see how embracing these parts of ourselves can deepen our connections, strengthen empathy, and amplify our impact. Participants will leave with a fresh perspective on authenticity—one that celebrates their whole selves and empowers them to lead with greater confidence, resilience, and purpose in all areas of life.
Beyond The 9-to-5 Monetize Your Passion
📅 **Date**: Thursday, September 26📍 **Location**: KPMG Downtown Toronto
Ready to turn your passion into profit? 🌟 Our upcoming event, hosted by the KPWA, is open to *everyone*—all backgrounds and professions welcome!
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking to make the most of your talents, this event is for you. We'll dive into actionable strategies to monetize your passion and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with a diverse community of driven individuals!
Note that this is a hybrid event so you can join us via Zoom as well!
Let's unlock your potential together. See you there! 💼✨
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Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
You asked, and we listened! KPWA is excited to present our first ever event dedicated to working parents.
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversations, new connections, and potential collaborations. We'll start the event with an intimate fireside chat with our guest speakers, where we will discuss topics around work-life harmony, parental leave, being a mompreneur, and so much more!
We'll follow that with a mix and mingle, where you can relax and enjoy your much-deserved break. Come for the new friendships, honest conversations, or wine!
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
KPWA Clothing Drive for IWD 2024
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Time: 6pm-7pm
Join us at our Clothing Drive in celebration of International Women's Day! We are collecting gently used clothing for all ages including accessories.
Collected items will be donated to Native Women's Housing/Shelters and Dress for Success Toronto.
Following the Clothing Drive, join us for a social dinner at Yamato Japanese Restaurant. The dinner social will be for members only.
RSVP is only required for the social dinner. Please feel free to drop by 30 College St. on March 8 between 6pm-7pm to donate your items.
Date & Time: January 20, 2024 at 11:30 am
Join us as we discuss all that's in store for 2024!
Meet fellow members over lunch and hear about our events, networking opportunities and more!
This is a member-only event.
Not a member?
Please inquire at events@kpwa.ca.
2023 Events
KPWA 2023 Annual General Meeting
Date: December 1, 2023
Join us for our 2023 Annual General Meeting, as we celebrate our achievements and present all that's in store for 2024!
This year's AGM is open to members only. If you are not a member, please inquire at events@kpwa.ca.
Navigating the Future of Work: From AI to EI, and Everything in Between
Date: September 14, 2023
KPWA and LYP Program are excited to announce our first partnered event: “Navigating the Future of Work: From AI to EI, and Everything in Between."
This panel discussion & networking event also marks KPWA’s 9th Annual Mentorship Program Launch as well as LYP’s 2023 LYP Scholarship announcement.
Join us for a lively discussion on the dynamic topics shaping the future of our workplaces, including AI, Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and leadership traits that matter.
This event will happen both in-person and virtually via Zoom (Zoom links will be shared with virtual attendees).
2022 Events
KPWA 2022 Annual General Meeting
Date: December 2, 2022
We're back in-person! Join us for our 2022 Annual General Meeting, as we celebrate our achievements and present all that's in store for 2023!
This year's AGM is open to members only. If you are not a member, please inquire at events@kpwa.ca.
8th Annual Mentorship Launch Event
Date: October 13, 2022
Now in our 8th year, KPWA’s Annual Mentorship Launch Event kicks off with a panel discussion on “Know Your Value - Ask for What You Deserve”, where panelists share their personal experiences on asking for what they deserve and discuss the importance of personal branding, pay negotiations, and creating your own position.
Moderated by:
Sohee Pyo, Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon
Light Up Your Path – 3rd Annual Event
Find A Connection, Find Your Way.
Date: May 26, 2022
Light Up Your Path is a series of career advising sessions, jointly held by Korean Professional Women’s Association (KPWA) and Korean Students Association of Canada (KSAC) with an objective to provide a platform for current University students and recent graduates to hear from professionals working in different industries/fields. This year's theme is "Embracing for Change”, featuring a panel of speakers who have made a pivot in their careers.
EVENTS 2021
Light Up Your Path - 2nd Annual Event
Find A Connection, Find Your Way.
Date: October 16, 2021
Light Up Your Path - “Find a Connection, Find Your Way” is a series of career advising sessions, jointly held by Korean Professional Women’s Association (KPWA) and Korean Students Association of Canada (KSAC) with an objective to provide a platform for current University students and recent graduates to hear from professionals working in different industries/fields.
7th Annual KPWA Mentorship Program Launch Event
Date: September 18, 2021
To kick off KPWA’s 7th Annual Mentorship Program, we invite you to join us at our launch event to learn more about our mentorship program and for an intimate conversation on Finding Your Path.
During the event, our three panelists will share their honest insights on navigating ones career journey, from what it takes to make a successful career pivot to the insecurities and imposter syndrome they’ve experienced along the way. Join us on September 16th to reevaluate your own position, passion, and goals, as you create your path to chase your dreams.
Microagressions: What Are They and How Can We Address Them?
Date: July 15, 2021
An in-depth discussion on microaggressions, exploring critical questions such as: What are microaggressions? What are some examples are microaggressions? What are some ways to respond to microaggressions in real time? How do you respond to a microaggression when it appears unintentional, or even as though it was intended to be a compliment?
Featuring a panel discussion with Monica Hahm, Vincent Lee, and Lilit Simonyan (bios below). Moderated by Leticia Vega and Yoo Jin Park.
Date: February 13, 2021
Find a Connection, Find Your Way
A Career Talk event hosted by KPWA and KSAC!
Featuring some of our very own KPWA members as well as our friends sharing their personal stories on their career journeys!
Q&A plus a more personalized and interactive experience with the speakers.
EVENTS 2020
This year marked KPWA's 5th Anniversary – re-live the moments shared through our video!
And despite the pandemic, we held over 10 events within our organization and our community partners this year. Take a peek at all that transpired in 2020 and we'll see you in 2021!
KPWA Annual General Meeting 2020
Date: December 11, 2020
Celebrating 5 yeas of KPWA! This year's Annual General Meeting also includes the Election of the Board of Directors.
Speaker Address, Janet Oh
As a senior executive with expertise in establishing and directing strategy, Janet combines her vision and range of experience to ensure current corporate objectives and performance goals are met. Her people-first principle has empowered Janet’s teams to navigate and develop results-driven solutions across the ever-changing landscape of the industry. Whether it be within the product, sales & marketing, or organization realms, she faces all undertakings head-on with the focus to lead change and flourish.
As President of Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Retail & Private Brand, Janet is accountable for delivering the commercial success of the North American Group's division of Globe Union Industrial Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of plumbing fixtures. By articulating a clear vision for growth and leading highly engaged team members, Janet oversees the strategic market planning, business development, and customer relations to deliver the right product and service value proposition for a wide portfolio of strategic partners in the retail and wholesale home improvement landscape.
Amongst her accomplishments, she is particularly proud to serve as President of the KPWA (Korean Professional Women’s Association), a federally incorporated, non-profit organization of which she is a founding member. KPWA’s aim is to 'fill the gap' – to inspire, mentor, and lead young professionals in their career development, while fostering a positive influence through mentorship and leadership programs, as well as civic and community engagement.
How to Talk to Our Asian Families about
Black Lives Matter
Date: December 3, 2020
How can we talk to our Asian parents, siblings, friends, and families about anti-Black racism? How can we work to dismantle the stereotypes, tropes, and divisive narratives that strain the relationship between Asian and Black communities? How can we hold space for the lived experiences of intergenerational anti-Asian racism and trauma while also fighting anti-Black systems within our communities? And how can we do this with consideration to the specific contexts, nuances, and cultural barriers involved with being members of racialized communities?
Featuring a panel discussion with Jenna Tenn-Yuk, Pamela Uppal, and Emily Jung. Moderated by Erin Kang.
2020 KPWA Mentorship Program
Wrap Up Social
Date: July 23, 2020
Participants of the 2020 Mentorship Program gather for a wrap up social event.
Hear from fellow mentors and collaborate with each other. Includes breakout and improv sessions hosted by Jeff & James.
Jeff & James are founding members of Asiansploitation, an award-winning Sketch-Comedy troupe based in Toronto. For the last 8 years, they have been leading career development and team-building workshops in the Corporate and Community settings. (Procter & Gamble, BIC, T&T Night Market, Nuit Blanche, and AWB).
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Beyond the Cover
Start Date: July 3, 2020
Open to KPWA members and hosted by the Leadership Committee, our book club series is dedicated to exploring literature writty by Korean authors.
KPWA Wellness Series – Stay Strong, Stay Connected
Part 3 – Boxing HIIT
Date: July 11, 2020
In support of our community through COVID-19, KPWA is hosting a series of events focused on mental & physical wellness. This final session in our series featured Sylvia Kim, Boxing Instructor.
All events within this wellness series hosted via Zoom.
KPWA Wellness Series – Stay Strong, Stay Connected
Part 2 – Be Kind to Your Mind
Date: June 20, 2020
In support of our community through COVID-19, KPWA is hosting a series of events focused on mental & physical wellness. This series featured Jaeyell (Jae) Kim, MSW, RSW, Social Worker and Psychotherapist.
All events within this wellness series hosted via Zoom.
KPWA Wellness Series – Stay Strong, Stay Connected
Part 1 – Pilates by Stav
Date: June 20, 2020
In support of our community through COVID-19, KPWA is hosting a series of events focused on mental & physical wellness, starting with Pilates by Stav!
All events within this wellness series hosted via Zoom.
Our Stories: A KPWA International Women's Day Event
Date: March 7, 2020
In celebration of this year's International Women's Day theme of #EachForEqual, KPWA presents "Our Stories" where we'll hear stories of Korean womxn in our community who have championed for and/or have created spaces for womxn to build, foster, and nurture equity and enablement within our community.
A Reading and Discussion with Author
ANN Y.K. Choi
Date: January 8, 2020
In an exclusive KPWA members-only event, members joined
author Ann Y.K. Choi for a reading and discussion of her book, Kay's Lucky Coin Variety.
The event provided an opportunity delve into meaningful themes and questions with the author in an intimate setting.
Read more about
Ann Y.K. Choi here.
Korean Professional Women's Association