This panel will examine the challenges SMEs are facing while addressing questions of equality, diversity, and inclusion – an issue made more complicated by COVID-19’s disruption.

• Moderator: Chandran Fernando, Founder and Managing Partner at Matrix360
• Laura Didyk, Vice President & National Lead, Women Entrepreneurs at Business Development Canada
• Stephanie Fontaine, Country Director at WEConnect International
• Michelle McBane, Managing Director at StandUp Ventures