Women with Drive adds more power to the program with Angela Payne and Learning Highway breakouts
Early bird pricing ends January 30
OTTAWA, ON (January 16, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada is adding even more value to the 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit (March 5, Toronto), with a featured networking experience headlined by emotional intelligence expert Angela Payne and the reveal of Learning Highway breakout sessions.
Payne will present Connection as a superpower — a lively, interactive session designed to strengthen how professionals build relationships that accelerate careers, open doors, and drive real business outcomes. Whether you’re an up-and-coming leader or a seasoned professional, this session will fuel your network (hint: far more than collecting business cards).
Learning Highway breakouts (“Pitstops”) announced:
- Canada Labour Code: What’s new, what’s next and how to stay compliant
Presenter: Kathleen Starke of Stewart McKelvey
- How to recruit and retain the next generation into transportation
Presenter: Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of Better Together Group
- AI for trucking and logistics employers
Presenter: tba
- THRC unpacked: A rapid tour of funding, HR tools, and workforce solutions
Presenter: THRC specialists
The Women with Drive theme for 2026, Thriving in a Shifting World, focuses on leading through economic strain, rapid technological change, and geopolitical instability. The schedule also includes keynote presentations from astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya who speaks on overcoming fear, resilience, and lifelong learning, and personal finance guru and author Melissa Leong, who is fiercely passionate about helping women rise through financial empowerment. The first 250 registrants receive a complimentary copy of Leong’s best-selling book, Money Go Lucky.
Registration is open now; early bird pricing ends January 30.
Watch for even more announcements coming soon, including a special panel discussion featuring female industry CEOs. The day also includes recognizing the 2026 recipient of the Women with Drive Leadership Award, and a ceremony welcoming new signatories to the Women’s Leadership Accord.
The annual event brings together industry leaders, developing leaders, and change makers committed to real progress in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector. Reserve your spot or book a table and bring your whole team.
Trucking HR Canada is the recognized national authority on workforce strategy for the trucking and logistics sector. We’re a non-profit centre of excellence, engaging with employers, governments, think tanks, industry groups, and stakeholders.
Media contact: comms@truckinghr.com
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