The Inaugural Philosopher Queen Summit

WHERE Fairmont Royal York 100 Front Street Toronto Doors Open 9:30 AM | Summit 10:00 AM–1:30 PM Join us for the inaugural Philosopher Queen Summit, celebrating women who lead with courage, pursue justice and speak the truth. Seven extraordinary women who embody The 7 Virtues will be crowned Philosopher Queens and applauded for their courage, conviction and impact. EARLY BIRD — UNTIL OCTOBER 19 Individual Ticket: $125 Table of 8: $1,000 AFTER OCTOBER 19 Individual Ticket: $175 Table of 8: $1,400 BE IN THE ROOM Join investors, female founders, Sephora executives, Dragons’ Den producers, beauty leaders, entrepreneurs, perfume lovers and women supporting women for a powerful morning of connection, inspiration and conversation. KEYNOTE: TURN YOUR DEFICITS INTO SUPERPOWERS Founder of The 7 Virtues Barb Stegemann will share how she launched a perfume company from her garage and grew it into a global Sephora brand. Barb was the first woman from Atlantic Canada to secure a venture capital deal on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and, in 2026, became the first Dragon from Atlantic Canada in a special edition of the show. Master of Ceremonies: Jane Nugent, SVP Merchandising, Sephora FOUNDERS + FUNDING A candid conversation about building brands, raising capital and what investors are really looking for. Moderated by a Dragons’ Den producer, the panel will feature founders whose products are sold at Sephora alongside investor Manica Blain. 7 Philosopher Queens will be Crowned for living The 7Virtues of Wonder, Balance, Truth, Courage, Justice, Wisdom and Beauty YOUR TICKET INCLUDES The full Philosopher Queen Summit Lunch at the Fairmont Royal York A beauty goodie bag valued at $1,000 The crowning of the inaugural seven Philosopher Queens The official ribbon cutting of The 7 Virtues’ new Fairmont Royal York Perfume Atelier WHO IS YOUR PHILOSOPHER QUEEN? Know a woman who lives with courage, justice, truth and purpose? Follow The 7 Virtues, find our Philosopher Queen nomination post, nominate her in the comments and tag her so she knows you see her. FOLLOW + NOMINATE Come for the wisdom. Come for the women. Come for the room.