VANCOUVER –The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) and ’s(CCW) successful event is once again returning to Vancouver on March 6.
Registration is now open for the conference, which brings together womenand alliesfrom across theLower Mainlandfor adayof connection, inspiration and leadership.
Now in itsthirdyear, LEAP has become a cornerstone event forwomen inconstruction, creating space for meaningful conversations, shared experiences and professional growth, states a release.
The 2026eventwill be themed“Women Who Build.”
“LEAP continues to be an important platform for bringing women together from all corners of the construction industry,” saidJeannine Martin, president of the VRCA, in a statement.“Representation matters–not only in who we see leading conversations, butalso increating spaces where women feel seen, heard, and supported as they build their careers.”
LEAP 2026 sessions will include:
Keynote: The Working Brain – Unlocking Your Full Potential
Dr. Brynn Winegard
In theopening keynotesession, Dr. Winegard reveals the science behind how high-performing professionalsthink, focus and thrive at work. Drawing from neuroscience research and real-world corporate experience,Dr. Winegard will explain how “The Working Brain”acts as the missing manual for yourmindandshow you how to work with your brain instead of pushing against it.
Toolbox Session: The Smart Side of Soft Skills
Sophie Warik, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, The Thoughtful Co.
This workshop breaks down why soft skills matter, how they influence reputation and opportunities, and how to intentionally build them over time.
Toolbox Session: Leading With Compassion
Nicole Bryant, CEO, NRCA
Thisleadership sessionisdesigned to help industry professionals strengthen their leadership approach through empathy, awareness and accountability. The presentation explores howcompassionate leadership is notjusta soft skill, but a strategic one, improving communication, retention, and team performance.
Toolbox Session: Owning the Room
Natasha Jeshani, President and CEO, Career Contacts
Rather than focusing on personality or performance, the session reframes presence as a practical leadership skill. Itaddresses the real dynamics women in construction face, from walking into rooms where they may be the only woman, to navigating technical conversations, site-based leadership, and decision-making environments with clarity and authority.
Additional speakerswill be announced in the coming weeks, the release notes.
“LEAP allows us to share actionable ideas combined with strong community building opportunities to ensure women continue to grow to see construction as an excellent career opportunity,”said Stephanie Hun, president of CCW and vice-president of business developmentatFlatironDragadosCanada.“The impact of LEAP extends beyond a single event–ithelps build confidence, expand networks, and open doors to new opportunities within the construction industry.”
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