Conference Schedule
October 5, 2023
7:30-8:30 AM
Registration Open & Coffee with Exhibitors
Location: The InterContinental
8:30-8:45 AM
Special Music by Nimi, Charli's welcomes Mary Hynes as Emcee
8:45-9:15 AM
Imposter Syndrome Panel
Presenters: Lauren Dreher, Ashley Wheeler, Demi Knight Clark, Caeley Looney
Presentation by ABB, Holly Montrose
9:15-9:45 AM
9:45-10:00 AM
Break
10:00-10:30 AM
Bloom Where You Are Planted
10:30-11:00 AM
Gender Equality Panel
Presenters: Daryl Anne Estill, Jill Miller, Shannon Bumgarner (moderator)
11:00-11:30 AM
Leading from the Inside Out: Explore, Embody and Express Your Unique Leadership Brand
Presenter: Camille McKinney
11:30-11:45 AM
High-Frequency Flow State Mastery, Jennifer Watson
11:45-1:30 PM
Lunch & Open Exhibits
1:30-2:00 PM
Why High Functioning Teams Matter
Presenters: Cheryl Merchant and Leslie Taito
2:00-2:30 PM
Rising Together: The Importance of Female Mentorship and Support in Skilled Trades
Presenter: Meaghan Ziemba
2:30-3:00 PM
Break
3:00-4:30 PM
Breakout Rooms 1-3
Sessions include:
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Making Impact from your purpose’s heart
Presenter: Denise Pouleurs
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Purpose, Confidence and Decision Making
Presenters: Gina Simpson & Dana Peever
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Transforming Leadership in Construction: Meeting the Demands of a Changing Industry
Presenter: Coralee Beatty
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BYOB! Be Your Own Brand
Presenter: Tiffany Vandemark
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Women are Smarter
Presenter: Rob Montenegro
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High-Frequency Flow State Mastery: Sustaining Peak-Performance when the wrench is thrown at you
Presenter: Jennifer Watson
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Empowering Women to Lead and Succeed in the Digital Age
Presenters: Barbara Trautlein & Blanka Gyorgy
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Secrets of Working Moms in Construction
Presenter: Amanda Kurt
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Panel: Personal Stories of Overcoming Challenges
Presenter: Amy Crosby, Rebecca Heustess, Emily Wilkins, Ally Jencson, Dianne McMaster (moderator)
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Even more... Virtual Only Sessions will be available within the Whova App at this time as well.
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4:30-5:00 PM
Ally Panel: Mentorship and Sponsorship
Presenter: HJ Dewes, David McMillan, John Hartline, and Ralph Anthony
5:00-6:00 PM
Break - Time to unwind from a busy day of learning and connecting as we get ready for a night of celebrating women in industry
6:00-7:00 PM
Networking & Open Exhibits and Photography stations
Dinner & Awards Gala
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7:00-8:00 PM
8:00-11:00 PM
Women in Industry Fashion Show
Cocktail to Formal Dress with a side of PPE
Dance Party