2024 WLC LIVE PROGRAM

MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS & EDUCATION SESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 5, 2024

DAY 1: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Main Stage Opening Remarks / Phyllis A. James 

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Main Stage Opening Keynote Address / Selena Rezvani: “Mastering Confidence That Elevates Success”

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Main Stage Roundtable Discussion /  “WBEs on the Rise: Women Entrepreneurs Roundtable”

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Empowerment Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. EDUCATION SESSION 1

Education Session 1

Emerging Leader Track

  • Building Your “Career Go-Bag" 

Emerging Executive Track

  • Accelerating Your Progress on the Leadership Path: 9 Critical Differentiators for Higher Level Leaders

Executive/Officer Track

  • Option 1: The C-Suite Skills that Matter Most Today

  • Option 2: Learning Lab: Psychological Safety: Building a Culture of Trust 

1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Networking Break

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDUCATION SESSION 2

Education Session 2

Emerging Leader Track

  • Creating Your Leadership Brand and Power Statement

Emerging Executive Track

  • Option 1: Think Like a CEO

  • Option 2: Executive Presence

  • Option 3: Dynamics of Leading Teams

Executive/Officer Track

  • Option 1: How to Succeed Under Pressure While Navigating Constant Change

  • Option 2: Think Tank: Risk & Crisis Management

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Networking Break

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Main Stage Keynote Address /  Dr. Luana Marques: “The Bold Move: Three Simple Science-Based Steps to Move Boldly Through Change”

5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. Emcee’s Closing Remarks for the Day

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. VIP Networking Cocktail Reception (Open to All Attendees) 

DAY 2: Thursday, September 5, 2024

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Main Stage Women Presidents & CEOs Roundtable

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDUCATION SESSION 3  

EDUCATION SESSION 3  

Emerging Leader Track

  • Option 1: Introduction to Business Acumen

  • Option 2: Building Resilience

  • Option 3: Developing Strong Workplace Relationships

Emerging Executive Track

  • Option 1: Pulling Back the Financial Curtain

  • Option 2: Learning the Business of Your Business

  • Option 3: Creating External Strategic Relationships

Executive/Officer Track

  • Option 1: Challenges for Today’s CEOs

  • Option 2: Learning Lab: Intergenerational Leadership

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Empowerment Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fireside Chat / Susan Sly: A.I. CEO, Entrepreneur, Investor, & Board Member

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking Break

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EDUCATION SESSION 4

EDUCATION SESSION 4

Emerging Leader Track

  • Option 1: Winning Everyday Negotiations

  • Option 2: Career Enablers and Derailers

  • Option 3: Networking 101

Emerging Executive Track

  • Option 1: Strategy Execution: Connecting Teams to Organizations

  • Option 2: PIE Strategic Mentoring

  • Option 3: Executive Communication Skills

Executive/Officer Track

  • Option 1: Creating a Culture of Accountability

  • Option 2: Think Tank: Improving the Workplace Environment for Talent Retention

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Main Stage Closing Keynote Address / Justin Patton: “Make the First Move: Building Trust & Igniting a Culture People Love”

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks / Phyllis A. James