8:30–9:00 am, Registration and Networking
9:00–9:10 am, Opening Remarks
- Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President, AS/COA Miami
9:10–9:45 am, Keynote Conversation
9:45–10:30 am, Panel Discussion: Perspectives from the C-Suite—Promoting Female Leadership
Advancing female representation in leadership positions is essential for progress and diversity. In this session, a group of CEOs will discuss where women stand in the corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda. With the S&P projecting women to make up 50 percent of leadership by 2030, corporate leaders will discuss how this shift towards gender parity is shaping corporate strategies and cultures. Executives will share their personal experiences and priorities for increasing female representation in the workplace.
10:30–11:00 am, Coffee and Networking Break
11:00–11:45 am, Panel Discussion: Women as Pioneers and Pathmakers in Competitive Fields
A group of female leaders from traditionally male-dominated fields will discuss their career paths, namely the obstacles and barriers they overcame to reach leadership roles. Research indicates that women in these sectors encounter more challenges than their male peers, including unequal access to high-level opportunities, the need for more supportive professional networks, and self-doubt. Trailblazers from various industries will share how they are setting the stage for other women to succeed.
11:45 am–12:30 pm, Workshop: How Executive Presence Drives Career Success
Building executive presence has become a crucial skill for navigating today’s corporate environment and rising to managerial positions. Participants will engage in a workshop to learn practical ways to enhance their professional presence and make a significant impact on their career path.
12:30–1:30 pm, Lunch Conversation with Table Leaders
Leaders from a variety of sectors will facilitate an informal conversation with conference participants.
1:30-2:00 pm, Desert Networking Reception
