April 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM | New City Gas
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to present its annual Cocktail, a fundraising event that brings together the new generation of philanthropists around a shared cause: supporting women’s professional development and financial independence.
For this 5th edition, guests will be invited to enjoy a festive cocktail dinner, followed by a dance party with an open bar. The event will be co-chaired by Iman Elkillany, Senior Director of Business Development at Desjardins Business, and Soleïca Monnier, Lawyer, Privacy and Cybersecurity at Fasken. These leaders are distinguished by their vision and their ability to mobilize and inspire the business community around causes that matter to them.
This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring while highlighting the achievements of women supported by the Lise Watier Foundation through the Let’s Start Up Pathway. Each year, the Foundation helps more than 400 women develop their full professional potential. Guests will have the chance to network with professionals, engage with entrepreneurs from our Entrepreneurship Program, and learn more about their businesses in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere. The Cocktail promises to be much more than a simple gathering: an inspiring and purpose-driven experience celebrating the courage of the 1,477 women supported to date by the Foundation, who have overcome doubt, challenged limiting beliefs, and transformed their passion into true success!
All funds raised will be reinvested to give more women the opportunity to participate in the Let’s Start Up Pathway, providing them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need for professional growth and financial independence.
Cocktail Dinner, Dance Party & Open Bar
- April 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM
- New City Gas – 950 Ottawa Street, Montreal
- Doors open at 6 PM
- Ticket price: $275 (with an approximate tax receipt of $150)
- Dress code: Business attire with red and pink accents to celebrate spring and show your support for the Foundation’s mission!
