Friday, April 25

Details Forthcoming: Optional facility tours & service opportunity with GatheringHumanity.org 

7:00pm Opening Reception

Saturday, April 26

8:00am Breakfast & Networking

9:00am Reviving the Goddess: Empowering Modern Female Entrepreneurs

Speaker: Dr Kulreet Chaudharry

Step into your power and ignite the unstoppable force within. This transformative presentation is designed exclusively for modern female executives and entrepreneurs who are ready to embrace their unique strengths, cultivate resilience, and elevate their leadership.

10:00am Adopting a Mentorship Mentality

Speaker: Amy Summers, Pitch Publicity

Structured mentorship programs can put a lot of pressure on business leaders. Finding time for mentorship amid busy schedules focused on maintaining profitability and meeting goals seems challenging. However, the reality is that mentorship is not as unfamiliar to your daily tasks as it may appear.

11:00am Exhibit Break/Networking

11:45am Panel Discussion - Breaking through the Lab Ceiling: Advancing Scientists into Leadership & C-Suite Roles

In this session, we will be addressing the unique challenges female scientists face in reaching executive leadership roles. We'll discuss the importance of building essential leadership skills early on, bridging the gap between science, marketing, and sales, and how the industry can support scientists in personal and professional development to thrive in executive roles and build strategic influence.

12:45pm Lunch/Networking

2:00pm Leadership & Battling Imposter Syndrome: Owning Your Success

Fireside Chat with Jen Cannon, Hahn Agency

This session will be focused on providing actionable strategies for women in leadership to overcome imposter syndrome and lead confidently. Nikki Putnum Badding will chat with Hahn Agency Chief of Staff about the psychological impact of imposter syndrome on female leaders, tools and techniques for overcoming self-doubt and stepping into leadership roles and the role of mentorship, peer support, and professional development in fostering self-confidence.

3:00pm Passion, Purpose & Profit

Speaker: Halle Eavelyn, Transformational Wealth Coach

Discover how to align personal passions, professional purpose, and profit strategies at this interactive workshop. Gain actionable insights, explore sustainable innovations, and learn techniques for profit acceleration. Empower yourself to break barriers and build a purpose-driven, successful business with engaging activities and real-world examples.

4:00pm Exhibit Break/Networking

4:45pm Panel Discussion - Inclusive Leadership

Moderator: Jon Benninger

In this closing session, we will discuss the importance of building/leading inclusive teams - not only because its the right thing to do, but because its the best thing for your business! We'll talk about finding the power of diverse perspectives, empathy in leadership, impact of diversity on innovation, and actionable steps for fostering inclusion on teams/in organizations.

5:45pm Adjourn