Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1:30 - 5 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Vision Starts Here: Leadership at Every Level
Leadership isn’t just for the corner office. It’s found in courage, clarity, and the choices we make every day. This session invites women to recognize their power and create change at every level. Together, we'll explore how vision is built through confidence, authenticity, and influence. Whether you’re guiding teams, projects, families, or yourself, you’ll be encouraged to lead with purpose. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Break/Networking |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Keynote “Validation Is For Parking: How Women Can Beat the Confidence Con” challenges the belief that confidence is something you either have or don’t. In this engaging and practical keynote session, author Nicole Kalil breaks down the myths and cliches surrounding confidence and introduces an honest, actionable approach to building it from within. Through relatable storytelling, insightful frameworks, and interactive elements, the audience gains a clear understanding of what confidence is, what holds it back, and how to strengthen it in everyday life. Attendees leave with practical tools to overcome self-doubt, reconnect with their sense of self, and act with greater clarity and courage – recognizing that confidence is not a trait, but a skill they can develop. Keynote Speaker: Nicole Kalil |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception End day one on a high note at our welcome reception. Enjoy refreshments, make new connections with speakers and attendees, and get ready for an exciting second day. |
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:45 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Firsts: Women Who Broke Barriers
Being "the first" is rarely about a single moment. Breaking barriers requires staying committed, showing courage, and embracing uncertainty. This session celebrates women who challenged expectations and redefined leadership. Through honest reflection and shared experiences, our panelists will inspire you to embrace your full potential and create new possibilities. |
| 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Break/Networking |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Commanding the Moment: Managing Conflict Without Losing Yourself
This session explores how high-performing women in public service can navigate high-stakes conversations with greater clarity, confidence, and authority by focusing on their internal responses in the moment. Rather than viewing conflict as a disruption, participants will learn to reframe it as an opportunity for leadership. Through practical strategies and proven frameworks, Dr. Shola Ezeokoli guides attendees in recognizing patterns like over-explaining or withdrawing, managing emotional reactions, and setting clear boundaries. The session equips participants with tools—including the MAGIC 5 practices—to stay grounded, communicate effectively, and lead with intention and composure in complex professional environments. |
| 12 - 1:15 p.m. | Buffet Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Make Time for What Matters: The Science of a Happier Life
Building on our 2025 initiative to help close the women’s health gap, this session moves from awareness to action by exploring the science of well-being and equipping participants with practical, evidence-based strategies to support emotional, mental, and brain health. Join Cassie Holmes, chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and bestselling author of Happier Hour, as she shares insights from her research on time and happiness, highlighting how the way we perceive and spend our time shapes our overall well-being. Blending psychology and behavioral decision-making with actionable tools, this session will help participants reduce distraction, build resilience, enhance mental clarity, and design their work and lives with greater intention, connection, and joy. |
| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
*This agenda is subject to change