WOMENS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 

Birds of a Feather  Leadership Summit 

Toronto: May 15-17 2026

A three-day immersive leadership experience for Muslim women who want to lead with faith, clarity, and impact — without losing their spiritual center.

 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Leadership is an Amanah- Not a Title

Muslim women are leading across business, technology, community, creative industries, and social impact — yet many are navigating leadership spaces not built with their spiritual and ethical frameworks in mind. This conference is designed to change that.

The Birds of a Feather Leadership Conference brings together faith-anchored women leaders, builders, creators, and changemakers to:

  • Reclaim leadership as an act of worship
  • Align modern leadership practice with Islamic values
  • Build systems, platforms, and organizations with soul
  • Develop clarity, courage, and conviction in leadership roles
  • Learn directly from women who are building with barakah and impact
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUMMIT 2026

Meet Some of Our Speakers

 

LAYLA SHAIKLEY 

CO-FOUNDER AT WISE SYSTEMS, AUTHOR, PODCAST HOST & MOM

 

AMANY

KILLAWI

CO-FOUNDER AT LAUNCHGOOD, TOP 100 FEMALE FOUNDERS 

 

 

CADAR

MOHAMUD

FOUNDER OF THE DIGITAL SISTERHOOD

 

 

NABEELA

ELSAYED

AUTHOR BREAKING BURNOUT AND FORMER COO WALMART CANADA

The Problem with Traditional Leadership Development...

 

Most leadership programs are not designed for the Muslimahs. They don't address the unique challenges Muslim women face: systemic bias, invisible labor, perfectionism burdens, the emotional cost of being "the first" or "the only," and the pressure to choose between success, faith and well-being.

 

You need something different.

Birds of a Feather Rise Together

Gather with women who share your values, your intention, and your commitment to lead with faith and impact.

Your circle shapes your flight. Choose it with intention.

Join the gathering. Reserve your place.

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Speakers Featured BY

It's Time We Re-Write the Rules

It's Time to Ignite a Movement.

There are over 1 Billion Muslims Women Globally. Its Time to Tell Our Stories.

 Around the world, Muslim women are doing the work, showing up in our communities, advancing sectors, and building legacies. In 2026, we will gather in Toronto, Canada, to explore the heart, soul and potential of Muslim women. From tech entrepreneurs to CEOs, students, and stay-at-home moms, this is a space for everyone. 

Focused Keynotes
Deep-dive sessions for creators, community builders, entrepreneurs and legacy makers. 

Intimate Roundtables
Small group discussions on nurturing our souls, harnessing our ambition and the hard fought lessons of those who are leading the way. 

Soul Nurturing Connection

Soul nurturing plenaries, networks and connections and opportunities to connect with the ultimate connector. There is no bifurcation between deen and dunya- bring your whole unfiltered self. 

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Who This Is For

This conference is for Muslim women who are:

  • Executives and senior leaders

  • Entrepreneurs and founders

  • Creators and platform builders

  • Community leaders and educators

  • Technologists and innovators

  • Emerging leaders seeking clarity and direction

If you are building something — a company, a platform, a movement, a career, or a community — this space is for you.

INTRODUCING

Leadership as Worship

Join us for three days of transformation as we awaken, align and act together.

CONFERENCE THEMES

AWAKEN The Call to Lead

 Rediscover faith, identity, and purpose in leadership.

  • Leadership as Amanah

  • Faith-aligned models of women’s leadership

  • Intention, sincerity, and legacy

  • Faith-centred identity formation

  • Lead with congruency 

  • Inner alignment and spiritual grounding

 ALIGN Faith in Action

Integrating Islamic values with modern systems and strategy.

  • Ihsān in leadership practice

  • Ethical systems building

  • Business building and governance

  • Strategy without spiritual compromise

  • Scaling impact with integrity

  • Building organizations that serve — not consume — your life

ACT Through Community & Connection

Leadership can be lonely. This space is not.

You will build relationships with:

  • Senior Muslim women leaders

  • Builders and founders

  • Creators and influencers

  • Community changemakers

  • Faith-driven professionals

This is a room designed for barakah, courage, and collective rise.

Reserve My Spot
A Letter from the Founders

Birds of a Feather Rise Together

In nature, birds rarely migrate alone. They travel in formation — not by accident, but by design. Each bird benefits from the lift created by the one ahead of it. When one tires, another moves forward. The formation holds. The journey continues.

Flight is shared strength.

Leadership is no different.

No one rises sustainably in isolation. Even the strongest leaders need a circle — companions of intention, courage, and conviction — who create lift for one another. Women who remind each other why they started. Who recalibrate each other’s direction. Who steady the wings when the winds change.

When values align, elevation becomes possible.

This gathering is built on that principle: that when faith-anchored women come together — builders, creators, leaders, and servants — they generate collective lift. Clarity grows. Confidence strengthens. Impact multiplies.

Not competition — formation.
Not performance — purpose.
Not solo flight — shared rise

We hope you can join us as we rise together. 

 

 

“And cooperate in righteousness and piety.”

-Quran 5:2

What Makes This Different...

  1. Leadership Rooted in Qur’an — Not Just Corporate Theory

    Faith isn’t an add-on here — it’s the foundation. Every leadership framework is grounded in Qur’anic principles, Prophetic models, and accountability before Allah.

  2. Track-Based Depth — Not One-Size-Fits-All

    Choose your track and go deep. Sessions, labs, and mentorship are aligned to what you’re actually building — not generic leadership advice.

  3. Systems + Spirituality — Integrated, Not Separate

    We don’t separate strategy from spirituality — you’ll learn how to build, scale, and lead with ihsān, justice, and rahmah embedded in the system.

  4. Mentorship Circles — Not Just Stage Talks

    Beyond keynotes, you’ll work through real leadership challenges in facilitated mentorship and design labs — applied, interactive, and personal.

  5. Real Builders. Real Case Studies. Real Numbers.

    Learn directly from women who have built and led at scale — with transparent case studies, decisions, and lessons learned.

  6. Spiritual Practices Built Into the Leadership Journey

    Quran, duʿā, reflection, and prayer are woven into the experience — spiritual grounding is treated as leadership infrastructure.

  7. A Room Designed for Barakah, Not Performance

    No theatre. No posturing. A sincere, high-trust space built for substance, service, and meaningful connection.

  8. You Leave With a Leadership Map — Not Just Notes

    You won’t just feel inspired — you’ll leave with a clear leadership intention, action plan, and next-step build roadmap.

Secure Your Place at This Transformative Summit

May 15,16,17 | Toronto, Canada

Join women leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for three transformative days of connection, growth, and authentic leadership development.

Limited spaces available. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

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Full Access

$499

One Time Payment

All Tickets Include:
  • Inspiring keynotes and panel conversations
  • Practical tools you can apply immediately to life, leadership, and work
  • Thoughtfully designed experiences that foster connection and renewal
  • A global community united around faith, leadership, and human flourishing
  • Interactive sessions, networking, coffee chats
  • Speakers meet and greet & more!
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Bestie Bundle

2 Tickets for $898

One Time Payment

 Bring a Bestie — Rise Together

Leadership journeys are stronger in the right company. Bring a sister, colleague, or friend to experience the conference side by side.

2 Tickets — Special Bundle Rate

Regular price: $499 each
Bestie Bundle: 2 for $898

Come together. Learn together. Rise together. 

  

 

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