See below for a complete schedule of conference events, all of which will take place at the Omni Severin Hotel unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, June 23
5:30—7:30PM
Preconference Special Event: Network Gathering
Please join us at Harry and Izzy’s in downtown Indianapolis. You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. The cost is $45 per person.
Wednesday, June 24
8:30—9:30AM
Registration and Breakfast
9:30—9:45AM
Welcome Remarks
David M. Umulis and Sammie Chergo
9:45—10:45AM
Keynote
Karen Gibson // Struck by Lightning: Leading and Thriving in Uncertain Times
10:45—11AM
Break
11AM—NOON
Keynote
Meghan Collins // Closing the AI Adoption Gap: How Women Can Take the Lead
NOON—1PM
Lunch
1—2PM
Breakout Sessions
Julie Bauke // Career-Happy WomenTasha Eizinger // Cultivating Courage Through Your StoryCherise Hall // Reclaiming Strategic Space
2—2:15PM
Break
2:15—3:15PM
Breakout Sessions
Annelise Clark // Embracing EnigmaNicole Gebhardt // A Smart, Practical Framework for First- and Second-Time AuthorsJill Lehman // Being You Powered
3:15—3:30PM
Break
3:30—4:30PM
Keynote
Heidi Foster // Breaking Barriers and Building Champions: Leadership Lessons from the Collision Industry
5—7PM
Game Social
Please join us at
Punch Bowl Social
for an evening of mingling, singing karaoke, and playing games. This event is open to all attendees at no additional cost.
Thursday, June 25
7:30—8:30AM
Breakfast
8:30—9:30AM
Keynote
Toyinda Smith // Self-Coaching the Kaizen Way: Unlock Daily Growth Without Overwhelm
9:30—9:45AM
Break
9:45—10:45AM
Breakout Sessions
Kelly Eidson // Chatting with the Future: Everyday AI Made EasyLaura Jones // Growing Our Own: Creating Female STEM Professionals from an Early AgeAmber Kinser // Managing Imposter Syndrome for Greater Impact
10:45—11AM
Break
11AM—NOON
Breakout Sessions
Beverly Craig // Faith, Focus, and the Fight to HealDeb Miller // The Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern WorldKaril Sommers // Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath: History, Benefits, and Cultural Significance
NOON—1PM
Lunch
1—2PM
Keynote
Ashley Farquharson and Shelby Gruss // Life After the Podium
Moderated by Julie Dussliere and Eva Nodine