Morning Keynote: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Inclusive Leadership – What Will Matter Most in the Era of GenAI
As we stand at an inflection point where technology and data are reshaping our world, Karalee will explore the critical role of inclusive leadership in these transformative times. She will discuss how the integration of gen AI in the workplace can not only enhance diversity and inclusion but also help break down traditional barriers for women.
With a focus on the dual fluency in technology and human-centric skills, Karalee will outline what it takes to lead successfully in the future, offering new perspectives on how to think about individual and team leadership, and how that can benefit women in the workplace.
Keynote
Panel: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Advancing Women in the Evolving DEIB Landscape
The topic of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging has come into the crossfire once again. The 2023 US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, rabid politicization, and wavering executive commitments are slowing forward momentum that once seemed unstoppable.
Are we facing a change in vision, a reduced commitment, or a repositioning to ensure the work still gets done? How do companies and institutions continue to invest in women in the face of pressing headwinds? How do we continue to develop the pipeline and ensure qualified women are hired, retained, and promoted? Is it time to reimagine DEIB and what comes next?
Join us in this candid discussion of issues impacting the current and future outlook of the evolving DEIB landscape and what leaders need to understand and prioritize in order to help women thrive in the workplace.
Speakers
Deepa Purushothaman (Moderator)
Colleen Ammerman
Christine Guzman
Francisco Martinez-Garcia
Jeffrey Metzler
Lunch Keynote: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Money, Power, Respect – How Women’s Sports are Shaping the Future
Women’s sports are one of the most powerful tools for shaping ideas about women in the workplace. In recent years, women’s sports have been leading the way for gender equality, including pay equity, social justice, ownership, and representation. Join us for a conversation to understand how sports can provide a game plan for advancing women in all industries.
Keynotes
Macaela MacKenzie
Coquese Washington
Panel: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Gender and Power – How Definitions of Power Affect Women in the Workplace
“Power” as a concept is hard to pin down. Yet, the feeling of power, as well as its utility as a commodity, can have a profound impact on women at work. As contemporary research suggests, the intersection of gender and power continues to shape career trajectories, influence workplace culture, and affect organizational outcomes in significant ways. Recent studies highlight persistent gender disparities in leadership positions, pay equity, and professional opportunities.
Despite comprising a substantial portion of the workforce, women remain underrepresented in top executive roles. What is driving this power imbalance? Does it stem from systemic biases, societal norms, or something else?
Our panel will explore these critical issues, providing insights into how power structures can be redefined to foster gender equality. Panelists will share their experiences of navigating power dynamics and offer actionable solutions for dismantling barriers that impede progress.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that not only illuminates the current landscape of gender and power in the workplace but also inspires collective action toward a more equitable future for all women in the workplace.
Speakers
Colleen Tolan (Moderator)
Amy Kalista
Laura Kray
Francine Parham
Alex Van Zant
