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At Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s premier Women’s Leadership Conference, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students, and community members came together for a day of influential connections, compelling discussions and development opportunities. The 2024 conference kicked off with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, and the evening keynote speaker was Jennifer Hyman, Co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.

Conference Schedule

Time Activity
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Conference Check In
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kickoff Session and Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Networking Break
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Breakout Session I

  • Leading Inclusively: Building Diverse and Equitable Workplaces
  • The Power of Women in Philanthropy: Leading for Impact
  • Roundtable Discussions: Financial Literacy, Mentoring and Worklife Balance
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking Break
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session II

  • Tech Trailblazers: Leading in the AI Age
  • Breaking Barriers: Success Stories of Women of Color
  • Roundtable Discussions: Financial Literacy, Mentoring and Worklife Balance
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Networking Break
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Session III

  • Career Revolution: Embracing Your Path
  • Empowering Leadership: Building Allies and Mentors
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Networking Cocktails
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Awards Celebration & Keynote Dinner

There is an additional fee for the dinner portion of the event for non-student participants.

Empower Women Future Leaders

The newly established Women’s Leadership Fund will support the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, ensuring robust programming and underwriting the cost of attendance for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students, as well as providing leadership activities, professional development, and other opportunities that support the growth and empowerment of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ women.
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