Belonging by Design: 2SLGBTQIA+ Identity & Allyship in Finance

Belonging is more than a buzzword—it’s a business imperative.

Across financial services, progress on equity, diversity and inclusion has been made broadly, but for many 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals, fully experiencing belonging, authenticity, and opportunities for advancement remains an ongoing journey.

Inclusion ensures people are invited in, represented, and considered. Belonging goes further—it’s about feeling valued, seen, and empowered to fully participate and advance. The gap between the two is where many challenges persist: from limited sponsorship and underrepresentation in leadership to environments where authenticity doesn’t always translate into connection, visibility, or opportunity.

For 2SLGBTQIA+ employees, this often means navigating workplaces where inclusion exists in principle, but belonging is not consistently experienced.

Join CPP Investments and VersaFi for a powerful breakfast conversation exploring what it really takes to move beyond inclusion and to build cultures of belonging.

Together, we’ll unpack:

•     The realities of navigating identities while building a career in finance
•     How visibility, authenticity, and perception impact progression
•     How intentional allyship drives measurable impact
•     What it takes to embed belonging into leadership practices and organizational culture

Grounded in lived experience, this discussion will challenge leaders and peers to think critically on their role in shaping a more inclusive financial sector, one where belonging isn’t earned, but embedded.

Because when people feel they belong, they don’t just stay, they lead.

Agenda:

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Panel

Location:

CPP Investments,
One Queen Street East,
11th Floor,
Toronto, ON,
M5C 2W5

Cost:
Complimentary