Get settled and familiar with the venue before the program kicks off at 8:45 am.

• CareerWorks* offering complimentary 1:1 Career Coaching Resume Reviews & Professional Headshots.
• The Learning Stage features mini-masterclasses with actionable takeaways on leadership, career, or personal development topics.
• The Wellbeing Stage features mini-masterclasses with guidance for achieving physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Bookstore Lounge & Author Signings

*These offerings are first-come, first-served.

Executive Insights: Early-Career Stage

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Starting out in your career can feel exciting — and uncertain — all at the same time. How do you stand out without overstepping? When should you ask for more responsibility? How do you build credibility and position yourself for advancement? Designed for professionals in the early stages of their careers, this dynamic session gives you direct access to Executive Mentors — Conference board members, senior executives, and community leaders — who offer guidance and insight to help you build momentum and move your career forward. No presentations or prepared remarks, you set the agenda in this audience-driven session. Ask about building visibility, navigating workplace dynamics, advocating for advancement, negotiating compensation, managing up — or any other early-career challenge you’re navigating.

Moderator: Gina Lizzo, Managing Editor, Main Line Today Magazine

Executive Mentors:

• Samantha Gothelf, PharmD, VP & Head, US Medical Affairs, Genmab
• Kernika Gupta, VP, Office of the CEO, Independence Blue Cross
• Cristina Hallinan, Development Portfolio Lead, Vaccines (Global Devices & Packaging), Sanofi
• Dr. Joanna Vazquez, President, Philadelphia SHRM

Executive Insights: Mid-Career Stage

Mid-career is often where the stakes rise. You’ve built experience — now what’s next? How do you expand your influence, lead with authority, and avoid plateauing? When is it time to pursue a bigger role — or make a strategic pivot? Designed for professionals in the mid-career stage of their careers, this dynamic session gives you direct access to Executive Mentors — Conference board members, senior executives, and community leaders — who offer guidance and insight to help elevate your impact and move confidently toward your next level. No presentations or prepared remarks, you set the agenda in this audience-driven session. Ask about increasing scope, managing teams, navigating organizational dynamics, building sponsorship, making strategic career moves — or any other mid-career challenge you’re navigating.

Moderator: Racquel Williams, KYW Newsradio’s Afternoon Anchor & Host, Bridging Philly, KYW Newsradio / Audacy Philadelphia

Executive Mentors:

• Beverly Brettmann, VP, Head, Omnichannel Content, QVC Group
• Ankana Carpenter, Head, Deposit Technology & Executive Lead, Women at TD, U.S., TD Bank
• Holly Slay Ferraro, Associate Professor, Management, Villanova School of Business
• Bobbi Nuss, Human Resources Executive, dsm-firmenich Biomedical

Executive Insights: Senior-Career Stage

At the senior level, the decisions carry greater weight. You’ve built influence — now how do you scale it? How do you lead through complexity, shape strategy, and navigate board relationships? How do you prepare for your next chapter, including the transition into retirement? Designed for senior leaders, this dynamic session gives you direct access to Executive Mentors — Conference board members, senior executives, and community leaders — who offer guidance and insight to help you expand your influence, sharpen your strategic perspective, and lead or transition with clarity and confidence. No presentations or prepared remarks, you set the agenda in this audience-driven session. Ask about enterprise strategy, transformation, executive presence, corporate politics, scaling teams, managing risk, retirement planning — or any other senior-level challenge you’re navigating.

Moderator: Tiffany Tavarez, VP, Community Impact & Strategic Partnerships, Jefferson

Executive Mentors:

• Regina Hairston, President & CEO, African-American Chamber of Commerce, PA, NJ & DE
• Courtney Rowan, Chief Growth Officer, Citadel Credit Union
• Monica Slater Stokes, Managing Director, Corporate & Government Affairs, United Airlines
• Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair, Clients & Markets, KPMG LLP

From Paycheck to Power: Turning Income into Lasting Wealth

With everyday costs rising and budgets stretched, long-term wealth can feel impossible to prioritize. So how do you manage what’s in front of you without losing sight of the future? Financial educator Elizabeth Husserl will offer a realistic approach to doing both. She’ll unpack why income alone doesn’t create lasting wealth and the patterns and pressures that keep women focused on the short term. You’ll learn practical ways to strengthen your financial footing, build assets, and think more strategically about the future-showing that lasting, generational wealth isn’t reserved for those born into privilege and can be built from wherever you’re starting.

Speaker: Elizabeth Husserl, Founder, Financial Advisor, Wealth Planner, and Investment Manager

Host: Sheri Perkins, Chief Wealth Officer, Citadel Wealth Management

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, actionable conversations on the topics shaping how women work, lead, and grow now. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• The Confidence Myth: Why Capable Women Still Hold Back
• Success Rewritten: A Career That Fits Your Life
• The Network Effect: Relationships That Change Everything
• Money, Confidence, and Control: Owning Your Financial Future
• Modern Leadership: Authority Without Armor
• Redefining Success: What Matters Now
• Wealth Creation: From Earning Power to Ownership Power

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Nicole Cohen, Managing Director, Americas Private Equity Lead, Accenture

Redefining Success: What Matters Now

At some point, many high-achieving women pause and question whether traditional success still fits. This reflective conversation explores how definitions of achievement evolve across careers and life stages. We will share insights on how to reassess achievement, recalibrate ambition, and redefine success in ways that reflect who you are, and who you are becoming. Attendees will leave with a powerful lens for building a career—and life—that feels deeply aligned and truly successful.

Speaker: Ruth Gilbert, Publisher, Today Media- Delaware Today and The Hunt Magazine

The Confidence Myth: Why Capable Women Still Hold Back

Confidence isn’t just personal—it’s shaped by systems, feedback, and opportunity. This fireside chat will unpack why even accomplished women hesitate to claim what they’ve earned. We will explore how confidence is built through visibility, sponsorship, and strategic risk-taking. Walk away with practical ways to strengthen self-trust and show up with authority at every stage.

Speaker: Brenda McCall, Executive Director, Respiratory Marketing, AstraZeneca

From Quiet Work to Visible Impact

Doing excellent work isn’t enough if no one sees your impact. Too often, high performers stay focused on execution and assume results will speak for themselves—only to find that quiet work rarely leads to advancement. This fireside chat will explore how visibility actually drives opportunity inside organizations and how to communicate your value without feeling self-promotional. Learn practical strategies to turn great work into recognized impact.

Speaker: Cathleen Ahearn, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Strategy, Bristol Myers Squibb & Board Member, PA CFW

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, practical conversations designed to help you protect your energy, support your health, and thrive with more clarity and intention. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• Beyond Resilience: How High Performers Stay Sharp Under Pressure
• Wealth, Wellness, and the Cost of Avoidance
• The Silent Risk: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different
• Beyond the Pink Ribbon: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer
• Unplugged & Recharged: Rediscovering Joy Through Analog Living

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Denise Nakano, Midday Anchor, KYW Newsradio

Wealth, Wellness, and the Cost of Avoidance

Financial stress remains one of the most persistent and least-discussed sources of anxiety for professional women. This fireside chat will explore why so many women avoid conversations about money—especially during periods of uncertainty—and what that silence costs in clarity, confidence, and control. Together, we will unpack how avoidance shows up, why it persists even among high achievers, and what it takes to face finances directly. Attendees will leave with a practical first step toward greater financial clarity.

Speaker: Danielle Massi, LMFT, Bestselling Author

Your Health, Your Voice: Becoming Your Own Best Advocate

Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, whether you’re managing your own health or helping care for someone you love. This fireside chat will explore how to become a more informed, empowered advocate, from asking better questions and understanding your options to finding trusted information, resources, and support. Together, we’ll discuss how to prepare for medical conversations, speak up when something doesn’t feel right, and take a more active role in healthcare decisions. Walk away with practical tools to navigate care with greater knowledge, confidence, and agency.

Speaker: Caroline De Marco, Community Impact Ambassador, Genentech

Unplugged & Recharged: Rediscovering Joy Through Analog Living

There’s something powerful about doing things with your hands, your body, and your full attention. This session celebrates the return to analog joy with creative hobbies, tactile rituals, and offline pursuits that spark curiosity and bring genuine satisfaction. From cooking and painting to music, gardening, crafting, and playful experimentation, we’ll explore how hands-on experiences fuel creativity, sharpen focus, and elevate overall wellbeing. Walk away with inspiring, practical ideas for weaving intentional offline moments into your week with rituals that energize you, expand your imagination, and reconnect you to joy that feels grounded and deeply personal.

Speaker: Anna Magnani, Recreational Therapist & Child Life Specialist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia & Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Take It to Heart: Advocating for Yourself and the People You Love

Getting good care isn’t only about finding the right doctor, it’s about knowing how to be heard. Whether you’re managing your own health or coordinating it for a child, a partner, or an aging parent, this session offers practical strategies for communicating clearly with providers, asking sharper questions, and making confident, informed decisions. Together we’ll explore how to trust your instincts, speak up when something feels off, and prepare before a crisis so your voice carries when it counts. Walk away seeing advocacy not as confrontation but as care: a skill that makes sure the people you love, yourself included, are truly heard.

Speaker: Dr. Linda Kollmar, VP, GMVC, Merck

Purpose, Planning & Philanthropy: Making the Most of Your Charitable Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund

Charitable giving is personal, but it can also be an important part of your overall financial plan. This conversation explores how donor-advised funds can help you give more thoughtfully, from choosing the right assets and timing your contributions to making philanthropy part of your broader financial goals.

Speaker: Cale Turner (KALE TURN-er), Endowment & Foundation Specialist, Bank of America

Meet the voices behind some of the day’s biggest ideas. Visit the Bookstore Lounge in the Interactive Hall for author signings, book conversations, and more opportunities to connect. Signing times and titles will be announced soon.

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Emcee: Tamala Edwards, Action News Anchor, 6abc – Philadelphia

Board Member Welcome: Leslie Stiles, Founding Board President, Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Caroline De Marco, Community Impact Ambassador, Genentech

Bozoma Saint John, Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur, Author, and Cultural Strategist

Tayari Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author and TIME100 Honoree

Mindy Kaling, Tony-Award Winning & Emmy-Nominated Writer, Producer, and Actor
In Conversation With Elaine Welteroth, Award-Winning Journalist, NYT Bestselling Author, TV Host and Founder of birthFUND

Kylie Kelce, Host of Not Gonna Lie Podcast and Eagles Autism Foundation Advocate

Wendy Short-Bartie, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb

Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Ski Champion, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
In Conversation With Ellen McGirt, Editor-in-Chief of Design Observer

Speakers are not listed in order of appearance and are subject to change.

*** LUNCH INTERMISSION 11:45 am – 12:00 pm ***

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Escaping the Type A Trap: Fostering Teams That Burn Bright, Not Out

Your team isn’t struggling because they’re not working hard enough. They’re struggling because they’re running on empty and it’s costing you in focus, productivity, and results. And for Type A leaders, that pattern often starts at the top. In this dynamic session, peak performance expert and author of The Type A Trap, Erin Stafford will explore the high-achieving habits and mindsets of leaders and managers that inadvertently drain teams. She will then arm you with a framework for energy management — the new secret weapon for sustaining peak performance without burning out the people who drive your results. Learn practical strategies to help your team sharpen focus, manage energy more intentionally, and build the habits that drive consistent, ambitious results without the burnout that so often derails them.

Speaker: Erin Stafford, Peak Performance Expert and Bestselling Author

Host: Kenya Boswell, Sr VP, Community Affairs, Highmark Health & President, Highmark Foundation

The Uncertainty Advantage: Finding Clarity When It Matters Most

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

The path forward isn’t always clear and yet decisions still have to be made, and the stakes have never felt higher. Competing priorities, evolving expectations, and constant change can make it difficult to know when to move forward and how. In this session, decision strategist Parul Somani introduces her Path of Least Regret® framework, a practical approach for making thoughtful decisions when the future is uncertain. Through stories, insights, and actionable tools, she will show how you can evaluate tradeoffs, reconnect with your core priorities, and move forward with confidence. You will leave with a practical framework to cut through the noise, make decisions with conviction, and never look back.

Speaker: Parul Somani, Decision Strategist & Bestselling Author of The Path of Least Regret

Host: Rachel Jaffe Mauceri, partner, Bankruptcy & Reorganizations; resident, Philadelphia Office, Robinson & Cole

The Career Cost of Doing It All Yourself

Many women have built successful careers by being dependable, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. But over time, constantly saying yes, taking on more, and carrying responsibilities that belong to others can lead to burnout, resentment, and stalled growth. Drawing on insights from her bestselling books Set Boundaries, and The Balancing Act, licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab explores how healthy boundaries can help women work more effectively, lead more confidently, and create sustainable success. She’ll share practical strategies for setting expectations, communicating limits, asking for support, and letting go of the pressure to do it all alone. You’ll learn how the boundaries you set today can help you protect your time, focus your energy, and create space for the work—and life—that matters most.

Speaker: Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist, NYT Bestselling Author, and Relationship Expert

Host: Kelly Firment, President, Bank of America Delaware & Small Business & Vehicle Client Services

High Performance, Recharged: Thriving in the Energy Economy

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Energy is the new currency in today’s workplace. Managers are navigating engagement and retention in new ways, while individual contributors balance shifting priorities and expanding responsibilities. Drawing on insights from the annual CFW Wellbeing Report, this session will explore how to rethink performance without running on empty in a workplace where capacity—not just time—is the constraint. A thought leader will give initial remarks to frame the data behind this shift, and will then be joined by a panel of professionals offering candid, actionable advice to recalibrate workloads, set clearer performance boundaries, and align expectations to prevent burnout while driving results. You will walk away empowered and ready to sustain performance and wellbeing in parallel—whether that means leading teams more effectively or advocating for the conditions they need to thrive.

Thought Leader: Corinne Low, Associate Professor, Wharton School, “Top 40 Under 40” Business Professor and Author

Panelists:

• Lynelle Hoch, President, BMS Cell Therapy Organization, Bristol Myers Squibb
• Carol Lee Mitchell, VP & General Manager, Assisted Business | Scaling Intuit’s Omni-Channel Growth & AI-enabled Solutions
• Jennifer Moore, SVP, Global Security & Aviation, Merck & Co. Inc.

Host: Terri Gillespie, Chief Counsel, Stateside Brands

Hormones, Explained: The Truth Your Body Deserves

For too long, women have been told to just “deal with it” — the mood shifts, the brain fog, the sleep disruptions, the energy crashes, and the feeling that your body has stopped cooperating. Dr. Amy Shah is here to tell you: you’ve deserved better information all along. In this presentation, Dr. Shah — double board-certified physician, nutritionist, bestselling author, gut health expert, global educator, and author of Hormone Havoc — breaks down what’s actually happening to your hormones, from your mid-30s through menopause and beyond. No shame, no confusion, just clear, science-backed answers that finally make sense of what you’ve been experiencing. You’ll leave knowing what to expect at every stage, how to advocate for yourself with your doctor, and how to feel like yourself again with the facts to back it up. Your body isn’t failing you. It’s asking to be understood.

Speaker: Dr. Amy Shah, Double Board-Certified Physician and Bestselling Author

Host: Lorina Marshall Blake, Former President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Former VP, Community Affairs, Independence Blue Cross, & Board Member, PA CFW

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, actionable conversations on the topics shaping how women work, lead, and grow now. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• The Confidence Myth: Why Capable Women Still Hold Back
• Success Rewritten: A Career That Fits Your Life
• The Network Effect: Relationships That Change Everything
• Money, Confidence, and Control: Owning Your Financial Future
• Modern Leadership: Authority Without Armor
• Redefining Success: What Matters Now
• Wealth Creation: From Earning Power to Ownership Power

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Nydia Han, 6abc Anchor, 6abc, WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Future-Proof Your Career: Stay Relevant, Valuable, and Ready

AI and rapid change are rewriting the rules of career security. In this forward-looking conversation, we will explore how top organizations are redefining talent, skills, and leadership potential. Learn how you can stay agile, visible, and ahead of disruption without constant reinvention. Learn how to start a roadmap for building a career that stays resilient no matter what’s next.

Speaker: Shelley Sylva, Head, US Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank

Success Rewritten: A Career That Fits Your Life

Success looks different at every life and career stage, yet many women still follow outdated templates. This fireside chat will explore how to redefine success so your career fits your life, your values, and your ambitions—not just your next job title. Together, we will examine how to navigate trade-offs, pivots, and growth on your own terms, and offer a fresh framework for building a career that feels both ambitious and sustainable.

Speaker: Virginia Nguyen, VP, Chief Diversity & Impact Officer, QVC Group

The Network Effect: Relationships That Change Everything

Behind every breakthrough opportunity is a meaningful relationship. This fireside chat will explore how trust, advocacy, and connection create a powerful network effect where the right relationships accelerate growth, expand access, and open doors. We will examine the difference between mentors, sponsors, and strategic allies—and how to cultivate each. Walk away with a smarter, more intentional approach to building a network that moves your career forward.

Speaker: Jacquin Merricks, Director, Global Supply Chain & Procurement, dsm-firmenich Biomedical

AI and You: Leading in the Age of Intelligent Work

AI is no longer a future trend—it’s reshaping how work gets done right now. This fireside chat will focus on how to stay strategically relevant in an AI-powered workplace. We will explore what distinguishes professionals who are amplified by AI from those who are displaced by it—and what it takes to integrate AI intentionally rather than reactively. Attendees will gain practical insight into where to lean in, which skills to strengthen, and how to position themselves as strategic partners in an AI-enabled organization.

Speaker: Sushma Akunuru, SVP & Chief Information Officer,  Independence Blue Cross

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, practical conversations designed to help you protect your energy, support your health, and thrive with more clarity and intention. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• Beyond Resilience: How High Performers Stay Sharp Under Pressure
• Wealth, Wellness, and the Cost of Avoidance
• The Silent Risk: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different
• Beyond the Pink Ribbon: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer
• Unplugged & Recharged: Rediscovering Joy Through Analog Living

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Kathy Romano, Morning Show Host, The Kathy Romano Show, B101

Beyond Resilience: How High Performers Stay Sharp Under Pressure

Peak performance today isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about regulating smarter. This fireside chat will explore how managing your energy and mindset sharpens clarity, fuels creativity, and strengthens executive presence when the stakes are high. Together we’ll unpack practical strategies for staying composed, thinking strategically, and sustaining high performance without burning yourself out. Walk away with a reframed understanding of regulation as a competitive advantage: the quiet power move that separates reactive leaders from truly resilient ones.

Speaker: Sally Schufreider, Market Growth Leader, Cigna Healthcare

Balancing Care and Career: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation

More women than ever are simultaneously supporting children, aging parents, and demanding careers—often without much space to process it all. This fireside chat focuses on the individual navigating the daily logistics, emotional complexity, and career decisions of modern caregiving. Together we will explore practical ways to manage guilt, communicate boundaries, and protect ambition while balancing competing demands. Walk away with tools to protect your energy, make intentional career decisions, and navigate one of the most complex seasons of life with greater clarity.

Speaker: Candace Dellacona, Care Out Loud Advisor, Care Out Loud

Ambition Without Burnout: The New Success Formula

For many high achievers, burnout has felt like part of the deal—but it doesn’t have to be. This fireside chat will explore how sustainable ambition is replacing constant overextension. Learn how top performers protect energy, set boundaries, and still rise. Attendees will gain practical strategies to pursue big goals without sacrificing wellbeing or longevity.

Speaker: Katrina Campanale, SVP of Sales and Brand Partnerships, Her Campus Media and Rebel Girls

The Silent Risk: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women—yet symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies are often misunderstood or overlooked. This fireside chat will  examine how stress, hormones, and the pressures of modern work  uniquely affect women’s cardiovascular health. We will debunk common myths, highlight early warning signs many women miss, and share what proactive heart health actually looks like at every age. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to protect your longevity without adding more to your to-do list.

Speaker: Dr. Kate FitzPatrick, EVP/System Chief Nurse Executive Officer, Jefferson Health System

Meet the voices behind some of the day’s biggest ideas. Visit the Bookstore Lounge in the Interactive Hall for author signings, book conversations, and more opportunities to connect. Signing times and titles will be announced soon.

The Uncertainty Advantage: Finding Clarity When It Matters Most

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

The path forward isn’t always clear and yet decisions still have to be made, and the stakes have never felt higher. Competing priorities, evolving expectations, and constant change can make it difficult to know when to move forward and how. In this session, decision strategist Parul Somani introduces her Path of Least Regret® framework, a practical approach for making thoughtful decisions when the future is uncertain. Through stories, insights, and actionable tools, she will show how you can evaluate tradeoffs, reconnect with your core priorities, and move forward with confidence. You will leave with a practical framework to cut through the noise, make decisions with conviction, and never look back.

Speaker: Parul Somani, Decision Strategist & Bestselling Author of The Path of Least Regret

Host: Cat Bird, Chief Administrative Officer, Jefferson Health Plans

Managing Up, Down, and Across: Succeeding in a Complex Workplace

⭐ This session is eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Rapid technological change, evolving workforce expectations, and shifting economic conditions are reshaping how we work. Professionals at every level are navigating new dynamics of influence, communicating across generational differences, and balancing competing priorities. This session will explore how to lead and collaborate effectively in an increasingly interconnected environment. A thought leader will give initial remarks to discuss how influence and decision-making are evolving inside organizations. She will then be joined by a panel of experienced professionals who share practical strategies for managing up with clarity, managing down with empathy, and managing across with collaboration to drive alignment and results. Attendees will leave with actionable approaches to strengthen relationships, build credibility, and sustain momentum in a changing workplace.

Thought Leader: Henna Pryor, Workplace Performance Expert, Author and Inc. Columnist

Panelists:

• Carolina Boutaugh, National Federal Oncology Account Director, AstraZeneca
• Meagan Buus, VP, Branch Leader, Fidelity Investments
• Shabana Walker, VP, Engineering & Construction, Comcast

Host: Celia Gianetti, Director, Talent Management, Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.

Hormones, Explained: The Truth Your Body Deserves

For too long, women have been told to just “deal with it” — the mood shifts, the brain fog, the sleep disruptions, the energy crashes, and the feeling that your body has stopped cooperating. Dr. Amy Shah is here to tell you: you’ve deserved better information all along. In this presentation, Dr. Shah — double board-certified physician, nutritionist, bestselling author, gut health expert, global educator, and author of Hormone Havoc — breaks down what’s actually happening to your hormones, from your mid-30s through menopause and beyond. No shame, no confusion, just clear, science-backed answers that finally make sense of what you’ve been experiencing. You’ll leave knowing what to expect at every stage, how to advocate for yourself with your doctor, and how to feel like yourself again with the facts to back it up. Your body isn’t failing you. It’s asking to be understood.

Speaker: Dr. Amy Shah, Double Board-Certified Physician and Bestselling Author

Host: Alexandra Gilroy, Healthcare Director, Genentech, Inc.

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, actionable conversations on the topics shaping how women work, lead, and grow now. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• The Confidence Myth: Why Capable Women Still Hold Back
• Success Rewritten: A Career That Fits Your Life
• The Network Effect: Relationships That Change Everything
• Money, Confidence, and Control: Owning Your Financial Future
• Modern Leadership: Authority Without Armor
• Redefining Success: What Matters Now
• Wealth Creation: From Earning Power to Ownership Power

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Nicole Cohen, Managing Director, Americas Private Equity Lead, Accenture

How to Pivot with Purpose

Career pivots are no longer rare—they’re essential. This fireside chat will explore how to shift roles, industries, or goals without losing momentum, credibility, or resetting all together. Learn how to reposition your story, leverage transferable skills, and move forward with confidence and take a strategic approach to reinvention at any stage.

Speaker: Lindsey MacGruer, Managing Director, State Street

Modern Leadership: Authority Without Armor

Today’s most effective leaders balance strength with authenticity. This fireside chat will explore how leadership expectations are evolving—and what that means for women. From executive presence to decision-making and trust-building, learn  how to lead with clarity, build credibility, influence, and lasting impact, and avoid the perfectionism mindset.

Speaker: Sara Ponessa, General Counsel, FMC

Wealth Creation: From Earning Power to Ownership Power

High income and real wealth are not the same. Many women excel at earning—but far fewer are positioned to build lasting assets. This fireside chat will  unpack how women can move beyond earning well to building lasting ownership—through equity, investing, negotiation, and long-term positioning. Together we will examine the mindset shifts and strategic decisions that move you from compensation to asset-building and long-range wealth creation.

Speaker: Nicole Cannone Wegman, CFP®, Wealth Manager, Principal, Modera Wealth Management

⭐ These sessions are eligible for HRCI and SHRM credit in partnership with Workology.

Join us in the Interactive Hall for short, practical conversations designed to help you protect your energy, support your health, and thrive with more clarity and intention. Here’s a first look at some of what’s planned:

• Beyond Resilience: How High Performers Stay Sharp Under Pressure
• Wealth, Wellness, and the Cost of Avoidance
• The Silent Risk: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different
• Beyond the Pink Ribbon: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer
• Unplugged & Recharged: Rediscovering Joy Through Analog Living

And that’s just the start. Additional sessions, speakers, and topics will be announced soon.

Moderator: Kathy Romano, Morning Show Host, The Kathy Romano Show, B101

Debt-Free & Fearless: Reclaiming Financial Power at Every Stage

>Debt doesn’t just impact your bank account—it can influence your stress levels, career decisions, and sense of personal freedom. This fireside chat will break down clear, practical approaches to paying down debt and regaining financial control at any stage of life. Together we will explore how to understand what you owe, choose a repayment strategy that fits your reality, and build momentum without relying on extreme restriction. Walk away with straightforward tools to reduce debt, make smarter financial decisions, and create more breathing room.

Speaker: Madeline DeWoody, Assistant Professor, Practice, Finance, Villanova School of Business

How to Win Without Running on Empty

Plenty of professionals deliver at a high level but the smartest ones know performance isn’t about draining the tank, it’s about managing it. This fireside chat explores how to close the gap between outward achievement and internal energy so you can operate at full strength, not fumes. Together we’ll unpack how to spot early signs of overload, treat energy as a strategic asset, and navigate pressure with clarity and control. Walk away with practical ways to reset expectations, communicate capacity with confidence, and sustain standout performance without sacrificing your wellbeing.

Speaker: Meredith Odell, Executive Director, Marketing, AstraZeneca

The Friendship Deficit: Why Connection is the New Health Metric

Loneliness is emerging as one of the most significant health risks of modern professional life. This fireside chat will explore the link between connection, performance, and long-term wellbeing. We will discuss why many successful women struggle to maintain deep friendships—and how that affects resilience and happiness. Walk away with a fresh perspective on relationships as a strategic wellbeing priority.

Speaker: Christine Miles, CEO and Creator of the Listening Path, EQuipt, courtesy of American Community Journals

Meet the voices behind some of the day’s biggest ideas. Visit the Bookstore Lounge in the Interactive Hall for author signings, book conversations, and more opportunities to connect. Signing times and titles will be announced soon.

Networking Meet Up: Life Science & Healthcare

At a Conference of this scale, meaningful connection doesn’t always happen organically. This session creates intentional space to connect with peers who share a common industry focus. We will begin with guided prompts designed to spark thoughtful conversation around leadership, career growth, and the evolving workplace with an industry focus (to be confirmed soon). It then transitions into an open mix & mingle, giving you time to deepen conversations, exchange contacts, and build relationships in a more informal setting.

Facilitator: Sandra Ajisafe, Healthcare Executive Director, Genentech, Inc.

Networking Meet Up: Conference Reflections

At a Conference of this scale, meaningful connection doesn’t always happen organically — and after a full day of keynotes and sessions, it can be difficult to process everything you’ve heard. This session creates intentional space to connect across industries while reflecting on the ideas, speakers, and moments that resonated most. We will begin with guided prompts designed to unpack what stood out — from powerful keynote insights to bold perspectives and practical advice you’re ready to apply. It then transitions into an open mix & mingle, giving you time to continue conversations, exchange perspectives and contact information, and leave with both clarity and connection.

Facilitator: Sarah Goldfarb, Associate Vice President, Communications & Marketing, West Chester University

Featuring a DJ, dancing, and some sweet treats.

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