Empowering Auto is a Canada-based nonprofit on a mission to drive meaningful change in the automotive industry by recruiting, retaining, and advancing women and their allies and creating a community that fosters inclusive leadership.

October 8, 2026

Flagship Conference @ Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

Partnership opportunities available.

General sale tickets go on sale this summer.

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Same purpose. Same us.

New chapter. New branding. Same mission.

Join us as a partner for year 5.

Who we are.

We serve as a national platform for connection, leadership, and opportunity, bringing together individuals and organizations committed to a more inclusive and sustainable automotive workforce.

Through our four pillars - our annual flagship conference, student engagement, mentoring, and community - we strengthen career pathways, elevate leadership, and help address the industry’s evolving talent needs during a period of significant transformation.

Our work is made possible through the support of partners across OEMs, suppliers, financial institutions, retail organizations, and other industry stakeholders nationwide. Together, we are shaping a stronger, more representative automotive industry.