On October 15, 2026, the highly anticipated Lise Watier Foundation Annual Ball, the 13th edition of this flagship fundraising event, will take place at Windsor Station. Under the theme of Kalidéa, this evening promises an immersive and sparkling experience.
Co-chaired this year by Marie-Claude Boisvert, Partner, Head of Sagard Private Equity Canada, and Julien Dirand, Managing Director, Mid-Market Companies and Venture Capital, La Caisse, the event will bring together more than 800 members of Montreal’s business and philanthropic community. Together, they share a common ambition: supporting women’s financial independence.
In a dazzling setting experience inspired by the rarest crystals, guests will be immersed in a universe where light is fragmented and multiplied. Each reflection will symbolize the resilience and strength of the women supported by the Foundation, radiating like a kaleidoscope and casting a luminous path for those who follow.
« The Ball highlights the remarkable impact an engaged business community can have. At Sagard, we are proud to support this collective momentum, helping to create sustainable pathways to women’s autonomy. I am personally honoured to be part of it. »
Marie-Claude Boisvert
Partner, Head of Sagard Private Equity Canada
« Promoting women’s financial independence means helping build prosperity that benefits society as a whole. At La Caisse, we believe that support and access to the right levers can truly transform the path forward for women. The Lise Watier Foundation fully embodies this vision through concrete actions that foster women’s autonomy and empowerment—an initiative it is essential to support as an ally. »
Julien Dirand
Managing Director, Mid-Market Companies and Venture Capital, La Caisse
All funds raised during this exceptional evening will support the Let’s Start Up Pathway, helping to support even more women on their journey toward sustainable financial independence. This unique and free approach to building women’s financial independence is a true driver of social transformation. By providing training, support, financial aid, and access to a network, our programs enable women to thrive professionally and build a promising future, for them and their children.
Reserve your participation and be part of this extraordinary evening where Kalidéa will illuminate hope and the future of women.
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