Register Now for the WFIM Holiday Gala

with keynote speaker Naniss Gadel-Rab, President Mondelez Canada for our highly anticipated holiday gala.

Join us on Wednesday Nov. 26th from 5-9pm at Millennium Gardens Banquet Centre, Brampton

Keynote Speaker Naniss Gadel-Rab takes us on her unique journey over her work and life.

Learn about lessons learned and pivotal moments over her more than two decades in the CPG industry in various positions at Unilever and now President of Mondelez Canada.

Naniss shares her incredible journey:

  • Working across diverse markets, cross-functional experience including supply chain, sales, strategy, marketing & ecommerce.
  • Moving to Canada was life changing as she and her family embraced Canada as their home.

Hear stories of those moments that challenged her to make decisions, be bold and choose a better, more meaningful, purposeful path to leadership on her own terms.

Naniss invites us to reflect and challenge ourselves to “break the frame” and “redefine leadership on our own terms” and drive our next step with boldness and passion.

SUPPORTED BY

Charity Raffle!

Participate in raffle prize donations* (BRING CASH), with proceeds
to Food Banks Canada.

Naniss Gadel-Rab Biography

Join WFIM for our most highly anticipated event! The evening starts off with networking in a warm, approachable environment with top industry leaders across the food and grocery ecosystem, including retailers, CPG companies, SME trailblazers, must meet suppliers and service providers.

Be sure to participate in WFIM’s Holiday Raffle Prize* draw with proceeds to charity of speaker’s choice. Enjoy a dinner expertly prepared by Millennium Gardens’ Executive Chef. It’s our premier event of the year. We always sell out fast so don’t miss out. Register your colleagues, clients, friends and family early for a night to remember.

*For more info, contact admin@wfim.ca. See you at the Holiday Gala on November 26th!

LOCATION

  • Wednesday November 26th, 2025
    5:00pm to 9:00pm

  • Millennium Gardens Banquet Centre
    20 Polonia Avenue, Unit 100
    Brampton, ON L6Y 0K9
    Tel: 905-455-5335

AGENDA

Time Activity
5:00pm Doors Open/Registration Starts
(Note: Anyone bringing a raffle prize, please arrive at least 4:30 to 4:45pm so we can have raffles prizes ready to view)
5:00pm – 6:15pm Mingling of Guests, Circulation of Hors D’oeuvres, drink tickets/bring cash to get discounts

 

  • Purchase Raffle Tickets for Draws (speaker’s charity of choice)
  • BRING LOTS OF CASH TO PARTICIPATE TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES TO WIN PRIZES (EARLY HOLIDAY SHOPPING)
  • NOTE: No ATM on site
6:15pm Emcee Announcements – Last chance to put raffle tickets in prize bags / guests to be seated for dinner
6:20pm 1st Group of Raffle Draw Winners announced /posted
6:30pm Welcome Remarks – Housekeeping (surveys / QR code, gifts handed at end)

 

  • 2024 Scholarship announcements – by Co-Chairs Scholarship – Programs introduction
  • Sustainability Scholarship Winner
  • Donna Messer Annual Scholarship Winner by Co-Chairs & Richard Messer
6:45pm Dinner service starts: 1st course served
7:00pm -7:10pm 2nd Group of Raffle Draw Winners announced/posted
7:20pm Main Course served
7:50pm -8:00pm Dessert Served – 3rd Group of Raffle Draw Winners announced/posted
8:10pm -8:25pm Introduce Keynote Speaker Naniss Gadel-Rab, President Mondelez Canada / Naniss presents
8:25pm -8:30pm Introduce Charity Representative
8:30pm -8:35pm Thank speakers & introduce Barb – announce funds raised from Raffle sales – Presentation of Funds Raised (Barbara Onyskow, Chair of WFIM)
8:35pm – 8:45pm Final Remarks / 2026 Announcements

Other important information:

  • ample parking available / can use the parking lot shared by church
  • don’t forget to bring lots of cash & do your early holiday shopping
  • buy your drinks with ease in the drink ticket line
  • **for those that would like to donate more towards the proceeds to charity (separate from the raffles), you may e-transfer amount to wfim.finance@gmail.com ahead of Thursday to count the amount towards the event proceeds for habitat for humanity GTA.

Note: WFIM does not issue charity receipts as we are not a registered charity.

COST

*Early Bird Ends Nov. 10th / Final Registration closes Nov. 21st (no refunds accepted after this date)

WFIM Members Non-Members Students/Retirees/Non-Profits
$100.00 + HST (early bird)
$125.00 + HST (after Nov. 10th)		 $130.00 + HST (early bird)
$150.00 + HST (after Nov. 10th)		 $80 + HST (early bird)
$100 + HST (after Nov. 10th)

WFIM Members

$100.00 + HST (early bird)
$125.00 + HST (after Nov. 10th)

Non-Members

$130.00 + HST (early bird)
$150.00 + HST (after Nov. 10th)

Students/Retirees/Non-Profits

$80 + HST (early bird)
$100 + HST (after Nov. 10th)

*If you are interested in registering groups / tables, please email admin@wfim.ca as soon as possible so we can accommodate your needs. Please also register meal choice (meat or vegetarian) and contact info.

Look forward to seeing you on Nov. 26th for a fabulous evening with industry colleagues, clients, friends and family!

Keynote Speaker

Naniss Gadel-Rab

With more than two decades in the consumer goods industry across nine diverse markets, Naniss believes in the power of people, culture and growth. Her Purpose is to “Make the Impossible, Possible” inspiring those around her to unlock their best selves.

She brings a wealth of cross-functional experience spanning supply chain, Sales, Strategy, Marketing & Ecommerce. Throughout her career, she has been privileged to contribute to some of the world’s most iconic brands including Dove, Axe, Magnum, Lipton and most recently: Oreo, Cadbury and Ritz.

What began as one-year secondment for Canada became a life changing chapter, one that reshaped her journey and rooted her family in the True North, a place they now proudly call home.

A recipient of multiple international industry awards and recognized as one of the Star Women in Grocery (2017), Naniss continue to lead with purpose and Passion. She lives her 5F’s: Faith, Family, Fitness, Fashion and Food- the pillars that keep her grounded and inspired.