The Elect More Women Conference is a non-partisan event offered to women and gender non-conforming people of all political affiliations and experience levels. It is hosted by the Status of Women Committee at the City of Hamilton with community partners. Our goal is to encourage more women to get involved in politics as candidates, organizers and volunteers, and ultimately to work to build election teams for the municipal elections in the autumn of 2018. The conference will feature a keynote address on the importance of Women's leadership in the morning, followed by a panel discussion by elected officials, and a selection of capacity-building workshops in the afternoon.

Light Breakfast and Lunch catered by YWCA's At the Table Cafe
Keynote Speaker, Facilitators and Panelists to be announced weekly.
Attendees are invited to choose two of five workshops at registration on the day of the conference:

1. Communications and Social Media
2. Community Engagement, Outreach and Networking
3. Advocacy: Championing an Issue
4. Organizing: Building a Campaign Team
5. Politics 101

Childminding available.

To reserve a childcare spot, select your workshop options or to report dietary restrictions, please call or email YWCA Staff Liaison to the Conference, Daniela at 905-522-9922 ext. 134 and

Registration closes October 16th 2017

*Cost is not a barrier to your participation, please select a ticket amount which is affordable for you.