article_snippet: The list is jam-packed with inspiring women from all walks of life -- among them scientists, comics, musicians, coders, activists and actors.
article_snippet: Inaugural event features 15 women speakers all from the west coast of Canada with a diverse array of backgrounds will each talk for eight minutes.
article_snippet: The topic: How they are changing they world.
article_snippet: Slated speakers include entrepreneur and founder of the Ladies
article_snippet: All proceeds from event go to She Talks Scholarship for a young, emerging female leader.
article_snippet: This year's focus is on male violence against women and speakers include Caitlin Moran, Sarah Brown and Safak Pavey, the first disabled women elected to Turkish parliament.
article_snippet: Previous speakers include Chelsea Clinton and U.N. Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
article_snippet: Highlights this year include speaker Sakena Yacoobi, Executive Director of the Afghan Institute for Learning, a recipient of many awards for her efforts on behalf of Afghan children.
article_snippet: Women in Peace and Conflict 2015 .
article_snippet: Annual conference at the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies to celebrate International Women's Day.
article_snippet: speakers are yet to be announced but this year's themes include women's involvement in front-line activities, anti-war campaigns and pacifist activism and how gender affects violence in conflict.