2024 Agenda

• Career Coaching* and Resume Reviews*
• Learning Stage offering mini-classes with actionable takeaways and expert tips for navigating your career
• Wellness Stage offering mini-classes with guidance for achieving physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Small Group Networking
• Bookstore Lounge & Author Signings
• Anchor Hubs including Career, Community, Learning, Wellness, and Women-Owned Business Hub
• Complimentary Professional Headshots*

 
*First-come, first served!

That’s a Good Question | Navigating New Work Environments

The opportunities to build and manage a career have diversified tremendously. There are more tools and technologies than ever before to explore careers, find new jobs, and connect with people to build skills, get noticed, and get promoted, whether working remotely or in an office. In this interactive session, based on our wildly popular Women Amplified podcast segment “That’s a Good Question,” the audience drives the conversation. Executive Mentors including Conference board members, senior professionals and community leaders will respond to LIVE attendee questions offering insights and lessons learned on how to ensure your career is on track and what factors to consider when negotiating your scope of work and salary.

Moderator: Sara Lomax, President and CEO, WURD Radio, & Co-Founder and President, URL Media

Executive Mentors:

• Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation & Board Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
• Christy Siegel, SVP & US Therapeutic Area Head, Immunology, Novartis
• Additional Executive Mentors to be announced!

That’s a Good Question | Reinventing Your Career Portfolio

The future of work encompasses entire categories of jobs that are rapidly becoming obsolete. In this interactive session, based on our wildly popular Women Amplified podcast segment “That’s a Good Question,” the audience drives the conversation. We’ll explore what your career framework looks like, and how you can effectively pivot and reinvent yourself to keep your skills relevant, whether switching job functions, entering a new industry, or returning to the workforce after a break. Executive Mentors including Conference board members, senior professionals and community leaders will respond to LIVE attendee questions offering insights into strategies to stay connected with your network and continue to build relationships in time-efficient ways, ensuring you’re ready to embrace the pivot and forge ahead with a focus on your brand and a robust skills toolkit.

Moderator: Loraine Ballard Morrill, Director of News & Community Affairs, iHeartMedia Philadelphia

Executive Mentors:

• Kortney Cruz, SVP, Government Markets, Independence Blue Cross
• Rita DiCarlo, Director, Graduate Career & Professional Development, Villanova School of Business
• Maggy Wilkinson, CEO, Athena Global Advisors

That’s a Good Question | Bright Futures in STEM Workplaces

The opportunities to work in technology are exciting and women in these “future is now” workplaces are well-positioned to thrive. Yet, gender bias and lack of representation in leadership roles remain ongoing challenges for women. In this interactive session, based on our wildly popular Women Amplified podcast segment “That’s a Good Question,” the audience drives the conversation. Executive Mentors including Conference board members, senior professionals and community leaders will respond to LIVE attendee questions offering insights and lessons learned, exploring predictions for positive environmental changes and innovative solutions that have been proven successful in creating bright futures for women in this workspace.

Moderator: Alicia Vitarelli, Action News Anchor, 6abc WPVI-TV

Executive Mentors:

• Kenya Boswell, SVP, Community Affairs, Highmark Health
• Jennifer McCafferty, SVP, MRL Quality Assurance and Regulatory CMC, Merck
• Blenda Pinto, Director, Government Affairs, United Airlines

Take Control of Your Stress Response

Science shows that effectively managing our own stress helps us resonate with those around us. This session will teach you methods to develop sustained shifts in behavior, leading to greater productivity, improved health, enhanced mental clarity, increased resilience, and more energy. Join us to learn how the ongoing integration of these strategies can transform your leadership and impact your life.

Speakers:

• Jeff Benton, Founder and CEO, Paragon Performance Evolution
• Dr. Sandra Solano, Stress Management Expert, Paragon Performance Evolution

 
Tamala Edwards, Action News Anchor, 6abc WPVI-TV

Leslie Stiles, Board President, Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Robin Arzón, VP of Fitness Programming & Head Instructor at Peloton, 2x NYT best-selling Author, GMA Correspondent, & Founder, Swagger Society

Celeste Warren, VP, Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck
Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach
in conversation with Tamala Edwards, Action News Anchor, 6abc WPVI-TV

Mariann Batista, Group Vice President, Target

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emmy© Award-Winning Actor, Producer & best-selling Author and Joyce Abbott, award-winning Educator who inspired Abbott Elementary, & Veteran, United States Army
in conversation with Alicia Vitarelli, Action News Anchor, 6abc WPVI-TV

Allyson McMillan-Youngblood, SVP U.S. Oncology, Bristol Myers Squibb & Board Member, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Diana Nyad, World Champion Athlete and Author

Martha Stewart, Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, best-selling Author and Emmy Award-winning Host
in Conversation with Ellen McGirt, Editor-in-Chief, Design Observer

*** LUNCH INTERMISSION | 11:30am – 12:00pm ***

Standard Blissful Boxed Lunch

• Blissful Chicken Bowl
• Mixed Berries
• David’s GF Chocolate Chip Brownie

Alternate Blissful Boxed Lunch (Vegan & Gluten Free)

• Blissful Tofu Bowl
• Mixed Berries
• Made Good Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

Negotiate What You Need For Career Success

Advocating for yourself, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a raise, or new opportunities, is difficult. In this session, Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD, will provide the essential strategies for negotiating career success. She will share insights to help you understand your value, prepare for negotiations, and leverage techniques to achieve your goals. Discover how to overcome common barriers, build confidence, and communicate persuasively to ensure your career growth. With real-world examples and actionable advice, this session will equip you with the tools to successfully navigate professional negotiations.

Speaker: Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD, James L. Vincent Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

Host: Jessica Moore, VP, Investor Relations, Johnson & Johnson

Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work

Change holds an undeniable presence in our lives, often arriving unannounced, shaking up our routines, and pushing us beyond our comfort zones. This session will explore our dynamic relationship with change across individual, community, and systemic levels. Drawing from real-life stories and observations, Sheela Subramanian, a trailblazer in the Future of Work movement, will illustrate how embracing change can catalyze both individual and organizational growth and foster innovation for yourself and others. This session promises to inspire and empower you to embrace change not merely as a challenge, but as a pathway to new possibilities for how we work, collaborate and lead.

Speaker: Sheela Subramanian, Co-Founder, Future Forum, and best-selling Author

Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be

Many of us can feel stuck in our professional journeys as unplanned obstacles get in our way. In this session, behavioral scientist and professor Katy Milkman will provide research-based insights to help you transform challenges into enjoyable activities. Learn how to jumpstart progress, overcome barriers like impulsivity, turn temptation into an asset, and discover why offering advice can actually boost your own success. No matter your career stage, this science-based blueprint will help you unlock effective change, discover your potential and transform your career!

Speaker: Katy Milkman, Wharton Professor, Choiceology Podcast Host, best-selling Author, and one of the Thinkers50

How to be Engaged, Productive and Happier at Work

One of the most crucial factors influencing whether people stay or leave a job is the company’s culture. As individuals become more socially conscious, a focus on wellness, work-life balance, and meaningful connections become vital elements to consider beyond the work itself. We will explore aspects that contribute to employee productivity and success beyond job scope and tangible shifts to achieve a fulfilling work experience. After initial remarks from the thought-leader Robyn L Garrett, a panel of professionals will offer insights to help leaders create supportive and flexible environments for teams to thrive, and strategies to help individuals navigate complicated dynamics that can negatively impact performance and satisfaction. Attendees will leave empowered, inspired and armed with practical tips to be engaged, productive and happier at work.

Thought Leader: Robyn L. Garrett, Author, Leadership Expert, & CEO, Beamably

Panelists:

• Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky, President, West Chester University
• Dixie James, Regional President, Jefferson Health
• Nicole Levine, SVP & COO, PECO

Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself

We congratulate ourselves when we resist the office breakroom donut, celebrate our restraint when we avoid sending an angry email, and feel virtuous when we wake up at dawn to get a jump on the day. We often put others’ needs ahead of our own, believing it makes us exemplary. Like many women, journalist Elise Loehnen spent most of her life trying to be “good” by adhering to the cultural norms imposed on women. This session will explore how women have internalized and reinforced these ancient rules. By sharing her own story, Loehnen will reveal ways to break free, rediscover integrity, prioritize yourself, and achieve balance and wholeness.

Speaker: Elise Loehnen, New York Times best-selling Author & Host, Pulling the Thread

Host: Mariann Batista, Group Vice President, Target

From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life

When Vivian Tu left Wall Street, she started sharing her financial savvy on social media to help friends build wealth and save for retirement with easy and digestible “healthy money habits”. In this session, NYT bestseller and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Vivian Tu shares tips and tools to help you build a successful financial strategy, from your first paycheck to Piña Coladas in retirement. Discover how to maximize your earnings, understand where to keep your money, identify tax strategies for retirement, and overcome investing fears to secure generational wealth. Attend this session to develop a Winning Money Mindset and create smart money habits that will grow your wealth for future generations to come.

Speaker: Vivian Tu, Founder & CEO, Your Rich BFF, and NYT best-selling Author

Host: Diana Khan, Attorney & Founder, DK Law Group

Negotiate What You Need For Career Success

Advocating for yourself, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a raise, or new opportunities, is difficult. In this session, Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD, will provide the essential strategies for negotiating career success. She will share insights to help you understand your value, prepare for negotiations, and leverage techniques to achieve your goals. Discover how to overcome common barriers, build confidence, and communicate persuasively to ensure your career growth. With real-world examples and actionable advice, this session will equip you with the tools to successfully navigate professional negotiations.

Speaker: Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, PhD, James L. Vincent Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

Host: Colleen Lubic, VP, Investor Relations, Axalta Coating Systems

Beyond Comfort Zones: Evolving Leadership for Tomorrow’s Work

Change holds an undeniable presence in our lives, often arriving unannounced, shaking up our routines, and pushing us beyond our comfort zones. This session will explore our dynamic relationship with change across individual, community, and systemic levels. Drawing from real-life stories and observations, Sheela Subramanian, a trailblazer in the Future of Work movement, will illustrate how embracing change can catalyze both individual and organizational growth and foster innovation for yourself and others. This session promises to inspire and empower you to embrace change not merely as a challenge, but as a pathway to new possibilities for how we work, collaborate and lead.

Speaker: Sheela Subramanian, Co-Founder, Future Forum, and best-selling Author

Becoming Unstuck: How to Get Where You Want to Be

Many of us can feel stuck in our professional journeys as unplanned obstacles get in our way. In this session, behavioral scientist and professor Katy Milkman will provide research-based insights to help you transform challenges into enjoyable activities. Learn how to jumpstart progress, overcome barriers like impulsivity, turn temptation into an asset, and discover why offering advice can actually boost your own success. No matter your career stage, this science-based blueprint will help you unlock effective change, discover your potential and transform your career!

Speaker: Katy Milkman, Wharton Professor, Choiceology Podcast Host, best-selling Author, and one of the Thinkers50

Host: Jenny Kim Park, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Bank of America

Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Insights for Everyday Use

AI often feels like an overwhelming and intimidating force, perceived as a threat to jobs and irrelevant to your role in the workplace. However, these are common misconceptions and when utilized correctly, AI can actually help take your career to the next level and free up valuable time at work and in life. Thought-leader Traci Gusher will give initial remarks to help demystify AI and will then be joined by a panel of professionals to share real-world examples and practical tips to explore how AI can be a valuable tool that boosts your productivity and efficiency, enhances brainstorming and elevates innovation. Attendees will leave empowered and with actionable insights to immediately implement in your day-to-day, transforming AI from a daunting concept into a practical ally.

Thought Leader: Traci Gusher, Americas AI & Data Leader, EY

Panelists:

• Maria Grasso, Chief Sales Officer, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Jennifer Manry, Principal, Corporate Systems & Technology, Vanguard

Beyond Expectations: Break Free and Rediscover Yourself

We congratulate ourselves when we resist the office breakroom donut, celebrate our restraint when we avoid sending an angry email, and feel virtuous when we wake up at dawn to get a jump on the day. We often put others’ needs ahead of our own, believing it makes us exemplary. Like many women, journalist Elise Loehnen spent most of her life trying to be “good” by adhering to the cultural norms imposed on women. This session will explore how women have internalized and reinforced these ancient rules. By sharing her own story, Loehnen will reveal ways to break free, rediscover integrity, prioritize yourself, and achieve balance and wholeness.

Speaker: Elise Loehnen, New York Times best-selling Author & Host, Pulling the Thread

Host: Suzanne Quigley, Corporate Responsibility Director, Qurate Retail Group

From Paychecks to Piña Coladas: Mastering Money Throughout Your Life

When Vivian Tu left Wall Street, she started sharing her financial savvy on social media to help friends build wealth and save for retirement with easy and digestible “healthy money habits”. In this session, NYT bestseller and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Vivian Tu shares tips and tools to help you build a successful financial strategy, from your first paycheck to Piña Coladas in retirement. Discover how to maximize your earnings, understand where to keep your money, identify tax strategies for retirement, and overcome investing fears to secure generational wealth. Attend this session to develop a Winning Money Mindset and create smart money habits that will grow your wealth for future generations to come.

Speaker: Vivian Tu, Founder & CEO, Your Rich BFF, and NYT best-selling Author

Host: Kristin Kanders, Head, Marketing & Engagement, Plynk

 
Details to be announced!