Women's Brain Health Summit
Schedule
Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Parkview Manor | Toronto, ON

About this Event
Be part of history at Canada’s first-ever Women’s Brain Health Summit — a bold and inspiring gathering dedicated to transforming the future of women’s cognitive well-being.
This landmark event brings together leading scientists, healthcare innovators, caregivers, and changemakers to spotlight the latest breakthroughs in brain health, dementia prevention, and caregiving support — all through the lens of women’s unique experiences and needs.
Get inspired. Get informed. Get connected.
Experience an unforgettable mix of compelling keynote talks, fireside chats, live performances, interactive Q&A sessions, and vibrant networking — all designed to turn cutting-edge research into meaningful, everyday action.
Walk away with practical strategies to protect your brain health, recognize early signs of cognitive decline, and advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Gain tools to navigate caregiving with strength and compassion, and join a growing movement that’s rewriting the narrative around brain health and aging.
Together, we’ll build a healthier future — one woman, one family, one community at a time.
















Dec 1
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dec 1: Summit Agenda
Info: Join us for an unforgettable night of inspiration, insight, and connection as we shine a national spotlight on women’s cognitive well-being.
This isn’t just an event — it’s a movement.
Be there to help shape the future of women’s brain health.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Registration & Cocktail Networking Reception
🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Pattie Lovett-Reid
🕑: 06:30 PM
Songs in the Key of Strength
Host: Chilina Kennedy
🕑: 07:00 PM
Unscripted: Marcia Gay Harden on the Realities of Brain Health
Host: Marcia Gay Harden
🕑: 08:00 PM
Dessert Reception
Dec 2
🕑: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Dec 2: Summit Agenda
Info: Get ready for a dynamic and thought-provoking day designed to turn leading-edge science into practical strategies for everyday life. From prevention to caregiving, memory to mental clarity, this immersive summit explores every facet of women’s brain health — and celebrates the people driving change.
🕑: 07:30 AM
Doors Open
Info: Registration & Continental Breakfast Available
🕑: 08:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Lynn Posluns
🕑: 09:00 AM
The Science of Prevention: Reducing Dementia Risk
Host: Dr. Lisa Genova
🕑: 10:30 AM
Mind the Change: Menopause, Memory & Mental Clarity
Host: Dr. Pauline Maki
🕑: 11:30 AM
The Heart of Care: Navigating the Journey
Host: Emma Heming Willis
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM
Laughing Matters: The Brain Boost of Comic Relief
Host: Carolyn Taylor
🕑: 02:00 PM
Bright Minds, Bold Ideas: Student Finalists Showcase
🕑: 02:30 PM
NeuroMoves: Stretch Your Mind
Host: Dr. Laura Middleton
🕑: 02:45 PM
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: Dementia, Heart Disease & Cancer Risks
Host: Dr. Lori Bernstein
🕑: 04:30 PM
Dying of Politeness: Geena Davis on Power, Purpose, and Pushing Back
Host: Geena Davis
🕑: 05:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Jennifer Publicover
🕑: 06:00 PM
After Glow Reception
Info: For those who wish to continue the conversation
Where is it happening?
Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 495.00
