THE ELDEST DAUGHTER CONFERENCE

A safe story-led gathering in Toronto for women and mothers to share, connect, and break the eldest daughter generational pattern.
About this Event

You've spent years carrying responsibilities that no one prepared you for.

Being the eldest daughter can mean becoming the dependable one — the peacemaker, the second parent, the fixer, the strong one.

But what happens when the woman who has spent years carrying everyone else finally gets a space to put some of it down?

The Eldest Daughter Conference (EDC) is a story-led community gathering for women and mothers to share, connect, reflect and begin breaking unhealthy eldest-daughter patterns and generational cycles.

This is not a professional conference.

It is a semi-formal community experience centred on lived experience, honest conversations, healing, reflection and connection.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Throughout the day, you'll experience:

Shared Storytelling & Lived Experience
Hear from women who understand the responsibilities, expectations and identity questions that can come with being the first daughter.

Keynote Conversations
Thought-provoking conversations around the eldest-daughter experience.

Story Panel
A lived-experience panel featuring women who have navigated this reality themselves.

Long-Form Q&A + Collective Reflection
An opportunity to ask questions, hear different perspectives and reflect on what resonates with you.

Bonding Session
Notes to self, affirmations, reflection and meaningful contact exchange.

Open-Floor Reflections & Community Building
There is space to participate, listen, reflect or simply be present.

Networking
Connect with women who understand the conversation and may be walking through similar experiences.

Raffle Draws & Giveaways
Registered attendees will have opportunities to participate in prize draws and receive gifts from our partners.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

EDC is for:

• Women who grew up as the “first daughter” in their family
• Women seeking language for their lived experience
• Women who have carried significant emotional, caregiving or family responsibilities
• Women navigating questions of identity, boundaries and responsibility
• Mothers who want to recognize the burden and interrupt unhealthy cycles
• Anyone craving genuine connection with women who understand

You do not need credentials, a polished story or professional expertise.

You only need to recognize yourself here.

WHY ATTEND?

Come to:

Witness and be witnessed in a held, safe space.

Connect with women who understand the first-daughter experience.

Learn how others have navigated responsibility, boundaries and identity.

Leave feeling recognized, supported and connected.

This is a day to step away from constantly being the one who holds everything together — and make space for yourself.

BECOME ONE OF THE FOUNDING 100

Be part of the inaugural attendees.

The first 100 qualifying ticket holders will receive exclusive Founding 100 benefits:

✓ Exclusive Founding 100 Recognition
✓ Premium Welcome Gift
✓ Priority Check-In
✓ Automatic Entry Into All Three Prize Draws

Only the first 100 qualifying ticket holders will receive these benefits.

Why does Founding 100 matter?

You're not just attending a conference.

You're helping launch Canada's first conference dedicated to the experiences of eldest daughters.

As one of the Founding 100, you'll forever be part of the inaugural class that helped bring this conversation to life.

WIN ONE OF THREE LUXURY EXPERIENCES

Founding 100 members are automatically entered into all three prize draws.

🥇 GRAND PRIZE
The Ultimate Reset Experience

Valued at $1,000+

-Luxury hotel stay
-Spa for two

- Brunch for two
-$250 Indigo Gift Card
-Professional portrait session

🥈 SECOND PRIZE
Luxury Self-Care Collection

Valued at $500+

- DECIEM / The Ordinary skincare
- $250 Sephora Gift Card
- Premium journal
- Luxury candle
- Cozy blanket
- Artisan tea collection

🥉 THIRD PRIZE
Everyday Luxury Collection

Valued at $300+

- $150 Indigo Gift Card
- $100 Starbucks Gift Card
- Curated wellness gift box
- Premium journal
- Luxury candle

YOUR TICKET GOES FURTHER

Exclusive Air North Attendee Benefit

We've partnered with Air North, Yukon's Airline to give EDC attendees an opportunity to take their experience beyond Toronto.

Conference attendees will receive access to an exclusive EDC travel promotion for eligible travel in Summer 2027.

EDC ATTENDEE BENEFITS

Up to 10% off eligible Air North fares

Two complimentary checked bags

One carry-on included

BOOKING PERIOD

October 24 – December 31, 2026

TRAVEL PERIOD

May 15 – September 30, 2027

ELIGIBLE ROUTES

Whitehorse • Toronto • Ottawa • Vancouver • Kelowna • Victoria • Calgary • Edmonton • Yellowknife • Dawson City • Old Crow • Inuvik

Fare: GoYukon | Subject to availability

This exclusive promotional offer is available only to EDC conference attendees.

Air North fare, booking and availability terms apply.

AND ONE WOMAN WILL WIN A YUKON ESCAPE FOR TWO

Courtesy of Air North, Yukon’s Airline, one conference attendee will have the opportunity to win:

A ROUND-TRIP TRAVEL CERTIFICATE FOR TWO

Travel between Whitehorse and:

Toronto • Ottawa • Vancouver • Kelowna • Victoria • Calgary • Edmonton

The certificate is valid for eligible travel between October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2027, subject to Air North's terms, availability and blackout dates.

Applicable government fees, taxes and other charges are the responsibility of the winner.

This travel certificate is a separate conference prize and is not the same as the EDC attendee travel promotion above.

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET?

Your $50 General Admission ticket includes:

✓ Full-day access to EDC
✓ Keynote address
✓ Story panel
✓ Long-form Q&A
✓ Collective reflection
✓ Story circles / community conversations
✓ Bonding session
✓ Networking
✓ Light refreshments
✓ Free giveaways
✓ Access to eligible attendee benefits
✓ Opportunity to participate in prize draws

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Arrival + Soft Opening
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome & Key Note Address
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Story Panel (Lived Experience)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM
Gentle Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Long-Form Q&A + Open Floor Sharing + Collective Reflection
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Bonding Session
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Raffle Draws + Closing Remarks
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking