Connect, Network and Engage with Present and Potential Members Before the Forum’s Evening Reception
Aug. 26, 2026 — WIN Canada (Women’s Industry Network) will host a national Meet & Greet for current and prospective members attending the 2026 Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Montreal. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Quartz Room at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, 800 Place Leigh-Capreol, Dorval, Que.
Held immediately before the CCIF networking reception, the event will bring together collision repair professionals for an opportunity to connect, network and engage with fellow industry members in a relaxed setting.
The Meet & Greet will feature light refreshments and informal discussions and is open to women and men working across the collision repair industry, including shop management and technicians, suppliers, insurers and technology providers.
“We’re coming off a landmark year in 2025-26 after making a special emphasis early last year to grow WIN’s Canadian membership, and recently announcing our 100th Canadian member,” said Ritu Shannon and Janette Tooley, WIN Canada co-chairs. “Our momentum has continued this year. In May 2026, we announced the 10 recipients of our inaugural WIN Canadian Collision Repair Student Scholarship Program.”
The scholarship recipients were selected from student applications and shared $7,500 in scholarship funding. The program was designated WIN’s first “Northern Star scholarship.”
“Whether you’re already a WIN Canada member, new to WIN Canada, or exploring ways to expand your professional network, this Meet & Greet is a great opportunity to meet other collision repair professionals, share ideas, strengthen connections and learn more about WIN’s expansion throughout Canada,” Shannon and Tooley said.
Event details
What: WIN Canada Meet & Greet at the Montreal CCIF reception
When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Quartz Room, Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
Address: 800 Place Leigh-Capreol, Dorval, Que.
Cost: No charge; light appetizers will be provided.
Registration: Register for the WIN Canada Meet & Greet
The Women’s Industry Network’s mission is to support and enhance the role of women in the collision repair industry through education, professional advancement and networking. The all-volunteer organization represents professionals across the collision industry, including repair facilities, suppliers, consultants, information providers and insurance companies.
WIN also works with women and men in management roles to support recruiting and retaining female employees. By attracting and retaining women, WIN seeks to strengthen the collision repair industry and create opportunities for professional growth.
For more information, visit Women’s Industry Network.