Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future consideration—it is already transforming the way organizations operate, compete, and innovate.

During the first Women|Future Webinar of 2026, "Future-Proofing Your Organization: Crafting an AI Strategy to Navigate Risks and Unlock New Opportunities," industry leaders explored how organizations can develop practical AI strategies, balance innovation with risk, and prepare their workforce for a rapidly evolving future.

The Women|Future Webinars are an annual series of free webinars hosted by the Stevie® Awards, designed for women small business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in starting a business.

The first webinar took place on June 17, 2026 and featured insights from past Stevie Award-winning women from leading global organizations. Speakers included:

• Ipsita Mohanty, Applied Science Manager at Amazon and Vice Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering

• Mariesa Coughanour, Head of the Growth Office and AI Workforce Transformation for Cognizant Consulting

• Jaya Eripilla, VP, Senior Technology Manager at Bank of America

• Casey Foss, Chief Growth Officer at Penta Group

The Cost of Standing Still
One of the strongest themes throughout the discussion was that organizations face significant risks when they delay AI adoption. While concerns about security, governance, and compliance are valid, panelists emphasized that companies that fail to build AI capabilities today may quickly lose ground to competitors that are actively experimenting and learning.

As Casey Foss noted, organizations are already seeing a widening gap between employees who embrace AI tools and those who do not. Rather than focusing solely on the risks of AI, leaders should also consider the risks of inaction.

Start With Business Problems, Not Technology
The panel repeatedly stressed that successful AI strategies begin with business objectives rather than technology selection. Instead of asking, “What is our AI strategy?” organizations should ask, “How can AI help us achieve our business goals?”

Leaders were encouraged to identify high-impact business challenges, define measurable outcomes, and then determine whether AI is the best solution. Whether the goal is to improve customer experiences, increase operational efficiency, or accelerate decision-making, AI should serve as a strategic enabler rather than a standalone initiative.

Governance and Innovation Must Work Together
While organizations are eager to move quickly, panelists emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with responsible governance. Building clear policies, involving security teams early, and establishing guardrails can help organizations reduce risk while still empowering employees to experiment and innovate.

Mariesa Coughanour highlighted that employees are often already using AI tools independently. Rather than resisting this reality, organizations should create frameworks that support responsible experimentation, encourage collaboration between business and technology teams, and provide visibility into emerging use cases.

People Remain the Competitive Advantage
Although AI capabilities continue to advance rapidly, panelists agreed that uniquely human skills will become even more valuable in the future. Trust, judgment, empathy, leadership, and relationship-building remain difficult to replicate through technology. As organizations automate routine tasks, employees will increasingly focus on supervising systems, making complex decisions, and building meaningful connections with customers and colleagues.

Jaya Eripilla emphasized that organizations should view AI as a collaborator rather than a competitor. The goal is not to replace human expertise but to augment it—allowing employees to spend more time on higher-value work that requires creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.

Creating a Culture of AI Adoption
The panelists also highlighted the importance of organizational culture in successful AI adoption. Companies that foster excitement, psychological safety, and learning opportunities are more likely to uncover innovative ideas across their workforce. Examples included AI innovation challenges, hackathons, gamification programs, and AI fluency initiatives designed to help employees build confidence and practical skills.

Rather than limiting AI exploration to a small group of specialists, organizations should encourage broad participation and provide employees with opportunities to contribute ideas and solutions.

Focus on Proof of Value
When beginning an AI journey, panelists recommended focusing on projects that demonstrate clear business value rather than small experiments that fail to generate meaningful impact.

Organizations should prioritize initiatives with measurable outcomes, whether through increased revenue, improved customer experiences, reduced operational costs, or greater employee productivity. Demonstrating tangible results helps build organizational momentum and encourages broader adoption.

One Final Piece of Advice
When asked for their most important recommendation for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations, the panelists delivered a consistent message: invest in your people.

Providing AI training, fostering a culture of experimentation, and preparing employees to work alongside AI technologies will be critical for long-term success. Organizations that empower their workforce while maintaining strong governance will be best positioned to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an AI-driven future.

As the discussion concluded, one message stood out above all others: AI is not a temporary trend. It is becoming a fundamental part of how work gets done, and organizations that combine technology, strategy, and human potential will be best equipped for what comes next.

Upcoming Women|Future Webinar Sessions

Join the next two webinars to discover practical strategies to build credibility through business awards, and get firsthand perspectives from women entrepreneurs who have successfully built and scaled their businesses. Register individually for each webinar you wish to attend:

Your Competitive Edge: How Earning Business Awards Boosts Recognition

The Founder Mindset: Overcoming Fear, Failure & Doubt to Build a Business

The Stevie® Awards is excited to unveil a new era for the Women|Future Conference. Starting in 2025, the conference will transform into the Women|Future Webinars, a series of free webinars designed for women professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

Since its launch in 2018, the Women|Future Conference has been a hub for thought leaders, executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. After seven successful years as an annual event, we are evolving into a more accessible and dynamic experience.

The new webinar series will take place over three months—June, July, and August 2025—aligning with the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, which opens for nominations on May 13, and has a final entry deadline of August 20.

What to Expect
Each Women|Future Webinar will feature inspiring and practical takeaways from accomplished entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and many Stevie Award winners. Topics will include:

•   Strategies for growing, launching, and sustaining a successful business
•   Benefits of entering business awards and leveraging recognition
•   Storytelling techniques to differentiate your brand from the competition

With expert-led discussions and actionable insights, attendees will walk away with the tools they need to Cultivate Their Tomorrow—both professionally and personally.

Who Should Attend?
The Women|Future Webinars are designed for forward-thinking women across all industries and career levels. Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, director, manager, or someone navigating a career transition, these sessions provide fresh perspectives and valuable learning experiences from successful women in business.

Join Us
We invite you to be part of this exciting new journey. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical business advice, or networking opportunities, the Women|Future Webinars offer a space to learn from women who are leading the way. Have questions or want to get in touch with us?  Learn More.

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June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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July 16, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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August 13, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities
Want to connect with a global community of ambitious women? Sponsoring the Women|Future Webinars is an opportunity to showcase your brand to a network of business leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. Sponsors receive visibility across our website, social media, email campaigns, and live webinar sessions. Request Sponsorship / Partnership Information.

The 7th annual Women|Future Conference was held virtually on July 23, bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking women from across industries and career stages to connect and discuss key issues impacting their industries, careers, and lives.

A professional development, learning, and networking event launched in 2018 to complement the highly successful Stevie® Awards for Women in Business program, the Women|Future Conference brings together a community of women small business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in starting a business.

Attendees tuned in from cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Europe. This year the agenda featured sessions that focus on small business and entrepreneurship.

If you missed the live conference, you can still watch all the session replays for just $5, available until the end of 2024 through Zoom Events. Register for access here.

Key Takeaways and Quotations
The conference kicked off with Keynote Speaker Heather Hoytink, President, South Division PepsiCo Beverages North America. In this role, Heather leads a beverage portfolio that has grown to nearly $5.5B since she started in 2022. As the company’s first woman named division president, she is responsible for end-to-end P&L ownership and manages all cross-functional activity inclusive of commercial, go-to-market, manufacturing, operations, and marketing. Heather was honored with a Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year in the 2023 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.

In her session titled "Igniting Your Influence," Heather was joined by ForbesWomen Contributor, Vickie Chachere, to engage in an intimate fireside chat delving into the profound impact of influence and relationships on one’s path to career success. 

Heather shared how her relationships have shaped her career, how she feels about being a woman in an executive role, and the concept of "returnship." She commented: "Be grounded in what sacrifices and trade-offs you're willing to make in your career and stay true to your principles. If you have great joy somewhere, stay the course. The grass isn't always greener somewhere else. Worry more about the collection of qualifications that will best help you get your dream job down the line."

She emphasized how mentors completely transformed her career: "They took a vested interest in me and helped me navigate corporate America," teaching her how to persuade and influence, how to design a career map, and sharing their professional insights. To help other women reach success, Heather created a returnship program at PepsiCo in partnership with "Path Forward." These are 16-week paid learning opportunities for women who had to take a break from work, whether due to family needs, health issues, etc. Returnships serve to help women assimilate back into corporate America with the support, mentors, and resources to be successful. At the end of the experience, if both parties are interested, "returners" may be offered a permanent position.

In her closing remarks, Heather encouraged the audience: "It's a great time to be a woman—we need to harness this moment and do great things."

The next session was a panel discussion, "Unlocking Awards Success: The Power of Stevie Awards in Building Credibility and Business Growth," which examined how organizations can utilize Stevie Awards to enhance their credibility, leverage their achievements to drive business growth, and effectively integrate award recognition into their overall strategic approach.

Nicole Schmitz, Founder & CEO of a leadership coaching consultancy, started her business during the COVID pandemic. She shared how winning an International Business Award helped her business grow rapidly. She encouraged others not to wait to nominate their business if they have found success—even if their business is newer: "My business went from zero to 100 after I won that first International Business Award. The more awards you enter, the more credibility, confidence, and experience you gain!"

She explained how "the backstage interview and the awards ceremony add another layer of leverage that provide value as well," while sharing that her red carpet interview from The 2023 International Business Awards ceremony in Rome, Italy, racked up over 20k views online!

CEO of Branch & Bramble Emily Lyman commented: "Applying for an award is a testament to your confidence in your company or your campaign to even submit. You can build out your campaigns with the Stevie Awards in mind: How can I craft a campaign that is award worthy? What is cutting edge and innovative and will help us win?"

Managing Partner and Founder of Purpol Marketing and 36-time Stevie Award winner Denise O'Leary, MBE, said that she collects press mentions, screenshots, and other articles that will support her Stevie Award nominations throughout the year. She recommends that all prospective entrants make a practice of this, so that it's easier to find and craft the story of your business accomplishments when it's time to collect evidence and make a case for any award submission.

In the third session of the conference, "Building a Trusted Brand: Authenticity in a Time of Public Scrutiny and Hot News Cycles" panelists hosted by Trust Relations CEO & Founder April White shared advice for brand leaders to decide when to take a public stance on issues in the press and how to prepare for and manage crisis situations.

Panelists included Rachel Griffin, Co-Founder of PlayWise Partners; Ronjini Joshua, Owner & President of The Silver Telegram; Catharine Montgomery, Founder & CEO of Better Together; and Marissa Nance, CEO & Founder of Native Tongue Communications.

All panelists agreed how important honesty and consistency are in developing trust with an audience. Catherine noted that it is just as essential to know your audience: "If leaders and companies don't know their audience, they can't connect authentically." Understanding your audience will help you create messaging that will truly resonate.

Ronjini added that consistency of messaging across channels should involve clear communication between internal teams so that all departments of an organization can be on the same page regarding messaging and tactics.

These strategies contribute to building authentic connections and trust with your audience and customers. In addition, if an organization makes a misstep in messaging or has compromised its reputation in another way, having that foundation of trust will help to repair and heal brand loyalty. Panelists highly recommend that leaders have a ready-to-go crisis management plan in place (before it's ever needed) that is up-to-date and consistently reviewed.

Marissa offered four practical tips for organizations who find themselves in a crisis situation: 1) make sure you clearly understand what the issue is—don't react to a misunderstanding or something that doesn't even exist; 2) determine if the issue is based in fact or fiction; 3) address it with sincerity in a way people feel seen and heard; and 4) take a step back during the situation and reflect on if what you're doing is actually working—if not, optimize and relaunch where and when needed.

If resources allow, there may be instances when you need to ask for help. "Don’t spend hours trying to be an expert when you can outsource to someone who is an expert," said Rachel. Even though social and cultural pressure sometimes makes women feel they should manage alone, part of being a leader is honestly evaluating your strengths and determining when to ask for assistance and support.

In the next session, "Breaking Barriers, Building Empires and Elevating Women: Driving Change in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business" speakers shared their personal journeys and experiences through the world of leadership and entrepreneurship.

It all begins with self-confidence, noted business strategist Kerry-Ann Powell, Founder of Trafalgar Strategies LLC: "It is important for you to always go back to how you see yourself....Do the work within....That internal belief about who you are and your vision is what enables you to step into yourself in a more positive way." 

Bosky Mukerjee, Founder of PMDojo, echoed Kerry-Ann's sentiments and added that you need to decide on your non-negotiable priorities that support your core values. She related her own experiences of hitting rock bottom in her mental and physical health while serving as President of a tech company. She said it was months of inner work reflecting on what she really cared about and what she wanted the next few years to look like: "You only grow when you are in the deep end of the pool," she said. Despite the intense pressure to shatter the glass ceiling, sometimes you have to walk away from roles or activities that are not serving your vision-- even if they might be million-dollar offers.

The panelists examined the role “hustle culture” has played in motivating and driving change, however, Angelique Hamilton, CEO & Chief Coaching Officer at HRCG, noted that there should be boundaries and parameters that you determine for yourself. Business Growth Strategist and Consultant Danielle Levy of The Boardroom League agreed, noting that this involves being in alignment with who you are to create your own journey of what work-life balance and professional development look like in practice.

Bosky highlighted the value of “finding your tribe”—the people who understand and support you—or if you can’t find a tribe you fit into, create your own and invite others with like priorities and goals. This also gives women leaders an opportunity to make space for other women in challenging sectors, she noted.

When it comes to battling against stereotypes and snap judgments in the workplace, panelists remarked that there are times for productive corrections and times to let it go. You can’t teach everyone good manners, said Bosky, relating how she used to get quite angry at the stereotyping that occurred in her workplace: “It’s all about picking your fights….be at peace in the things you can control.” 

In the final session of the conference, speakers explored "Leveraging AI Technology and Navigating the Social Media Landscape" panelists discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for businesses, featuring insights from industry leaders including an AI tech startup Founder, a Product Leader, an AI Strategist, and the SVP of Growth for Fortune 500 client brands.

AMP Solutions CEO Lisa Thee emphasized the importance of automation in reducing the mental load for leaders and employees and establishing a brand presence. She highlighted how AI and social media can help startups and businesses create engaging content, turning complex information into digestible sound bites. "AI is like hiring an amazing assistant that allows you to focus more on your super special powers," Lisa commented, which allows professionals to do less of the minor organizing and planning tasks that get in the way of executing their vision.

Kristen Dolan, SVP of Growth at Influential, discussed the integration of AI into social platforms, including tools like ChatGPT, and how companies are leveraging AI to enhance productivity. She cited examples like Meta AI, TikTok Symphony, and Snapchat’s MY AI, which provide small and medium-sized businesses with powerful, accessible tools for content creation and trend detection.

Deboshree Dutta, Founder & CEO of Criya, elaborated on AI’s impact on marketing, explaining how AI can create multi-mode content, streamline drip campaigns, and boost sales productivity by providing executive summaries and outlines.

The panel conversation also touched on the evolution of creator content. Kristen underscored the enduring need for genuine human connections, while Deboshree spoke about the burgeoning creator and influencer economy. She noted that content creation involves not just creativity but also business acumen, and AI can assist with the demanding business aspects. The panelists agreed that AI tools can help creators maintain authenticity and scale their efforts, suggesting that businesses and individuals experiment with AI to understand its capabilities.

Stay Connected: Replay Sessions and Nominate for Women in Business Stevies
If you didn’t get a chance to register for the live event, you can watch all the session replays for just $5, available until the end of 2024 through Zoom Events. Whether you attended the conference or are catching up now, these sessions are a treasure trove of knowledge.

Individuals and organizations can also still submit nominations for the 2024 (21st annual) Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Entries will be accepted through August 21. Request the Entry Kit Now.

Finalists will be announced in September, and the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winner placements of the Finalists revealed during a gala awards dinner in New York City on Friday, November 8.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS​

Gold Sponsor:
The Boardroom League

Silver Sponsors: 
nFOLD
Dominique Young Law, P.C. 

Bronze Sponsors:
Enterprising Women Magazine
Divine Wealth Solutions
Lead Twist
PMDojo

Noch ist etwas Zeit, sich für die 7. jährliche Women|Future Conference anzumelden, die von den Stevie® Awards for Women in Business veranstaltet wird!

Die diesjährige Konferenz wird am 23. Juli 2024 in virtueller Form stattfinden. Melden Sie sich an, indem Sie unsere Registrierungsseite besuchen.

Ziel der 7. jährlichen Women|Future Conference, die von den Stevie® Awards veranstaltet wird, ist es, durch aufschlussreiche Vorträge, Workshops und Networking Kontakte zu knüpfen und die berufliche und persönliche Entwicklung zu fördern. Wenn Sie Inhaberin eines Kleinunternehmens, Führungskraft oder Unternehmerin sind oder die Gründung eines Unternehmens in Erwägung ziehen, sollten Sie die Veranstaltung #WomenFuture24 nicht verpassen.

#WomenFuture24 Hauptrednerin und Details zur Tagesordnung
Wir freuen uns, dass wir Heather Hoytink, President, South Division PepsiCo Beverages North America, als Hauptrednerin für die 2024 Women|Future Conference gewinnen konnten.

Heather ist Präsidentin der PBNA South Division und leitet ein Getränkeportfolio, das seit ihrem Amtsantritt im Jahr 2022 auf fast 5,5 Milliarden US-Dollar angewachsen ist. Als erste Frau im Unternehmen, die zur Präsidentin des Geschäftsbereichs ernannt wurde, ist Heather für die gesamte Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung verantwortlich und leitet alle funktionsübergreifenden Aktivitäten in den Bereichen Handel, Markteinführung, Produktion, Betrieb und Marketing. Heather wurde bei den Stevie® Awards for Women in Business 2023 mit einem Gold Stevie Award für "weibliche Führungskraft des Jahres" ausgezeichnet.

Heather wird zusammen mit der ForbesWomen-Mitarbeiterin Vickie Chachere ein intimes Kamingespräch führen, in dem es um die tiefgreifenden Auswirkungen von Einfluss und Beziehungen auf den Karriereerfolg geht.

Die virtuellen Sitzungen sind auf ehrgeizige Fachleute zugeschnitten, die lernen und sich darüber austauschen möchten, was in ihren Organisationen funktioniert, die Herausforderungen, denen sie gemeinsam gegenüberstehen, lösen und wertvolle Kontakte knüpfen möchten.

Sie können Diskussionen über alles erwarten, von der Nutzung von Mentorship als Weg zur beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung, über das Gewinnen von Aufmerksamkeit durch Öffentlichkeitsarbeit bis hin zu den Auswirkungen von Technologie auf das menschliche Verhalten. In Sitzungen zu Marketingstrategien, Unternehmensführung und vielem mehr werden Sie praktische Erkenntnisse gewinnen. Zu den Sitzungen gehören:

Aufbau einer vertrauenswürdigen Marke: Authentizität in einer Zeit öffentlicher Kontrolle und angesagter Nachrichtenzyklen

In dieser von April White, CEO und Gründerin von Trust Relations, moderierten Sitzung werden die Podiumsteilnehmer Rachel Griffin (Mitbegründerin von PlayWise Partners), Ronjini Joshua (Eigentümerin und Präsidentin von The Silver Telegram) und Marissa Nance (CEO und Gründerin von Native Tongue Communications) Ratschläge für Markenführer geben, um zu entscheiden, wann sie in der Presse öffentlich Stellung beziehen sollten und wie sie sicherstellen können, dass sie ihre Behauptungen auch belegen können, wenn sie sich dazu entscheiden.

Den Erfolg von Auszeichnungen nutzbar machen: Die Macht der Stevie Awards beim Aufbau von Glaubwürdigkeit und Unternehmenswachstum

This panel discussion will delve into how organizations can utilize Stevie Awards to enhance their credibility, leverage their achievements to drive business growth, and effectively integrate award recognition into their overall strategic approach.Diese Podiumsdiskussion wird sich damit befassen, wie Organisationen die Stevie Awards nutzen können, um ihre Glaubwürdigkeit zu steigern, ihre Erfolge zu nutzen, um das Geschäftswachstum voranzutreiben, und die Auszeichnung wirksam in ihre gesamte Strategie zu integrieren.

Barrieren brechen, Imperien aufbauen und Frauen fördern: Den Wandel in Führung, Unternehmertum und Wirtschaft vorantreiben

Diese Sitzung beleuchtet die Wege und Erfahrungen von Frauen in der Welt der Führung und des Unternehmertums und zeigt, wie leidenschaftsgetriebene Initiativen unsichtbare Barrieren durchbrechen und Geschäftsbranchen revolutionieren. 

Nutzung von KI-Technologie und Navigation in der Social-Media-Landschaft: Strategien für Unternehmenswachstum und -erfolg

In dieser dynamischen Podiumsdiskussion bringen wir eine Gruppe von Frauen zusammen, die an der Spitze von Innovation und Technologie stehen. Nehmen Sie an dieser Sitzung teil, um in das Reich der künstlichen Intelligenz und ihr transformatives Potenzial für Unternehmen einzutauchen. Die Diskussion wird von einem vielfältigen Panel geleitet, das aus einer Gründerin eines AI-Tech-Startups, einer Produktleiterin, einer AI-Strategin und einer Senior Vice Präsidentin für Wachstum von Fortune-500-Kundenmarken besteht. 

Die 21. Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Im Jahr 2018 wurde die erste jährliche Women|Future Conference von den Stevie Awards präsentiert, um das äußerst erfolgreiche Stevie® Awards for Women in Business-Programm, die weltweit höchste Auszeichnung für Unternehmerinnen, weibliche Führungskräfte, Mitarbeiterinnen und die von ihnen geführten Organisationen, zu ergänzen. Viele der Rednerinnen von 2024 sind ehemalige und aktuelle Stevie-Award-Gewinnerinnen, die in einem (oder mehreren) unserer neun Stevie-Awards-Programme ausgezeichnet worden sind.

Einzelpersonen und Organisationen können noch Nominierungen für die 21. jährlichen  Stevie® Awards for Women in Business 2024 einreichen. Der letzte Einsendeschluss ist der 24. Juli, aber verspätete Einsendungen werden bis zum 21. August gegen Zahlung einer Verspätungsgebühr angenommen. Fordern Sie jetzt die Teilnahmeunterlagen an.

Die Finalistinnen werden im September bekannt gegeben und die Platzierungen der Gold-, Silber- und Bronze-Stevie-Gewinnerinnen während eines Gala-Dinners in New York City am Freitag, 8. November, bekannt gegeben.

There's still time to register for the 7th annual Women|Future Conference, hosted by the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business!

This year’s conference will take place virtually on July 23, 2024. Sign up by visiting our registration page.

The mission of the 7th annual Women|Future Conference, hosted by the Stevie® Awards, is to foster connections and professional and personal development through insightful sessions, workshops, and networking. If you’re a small business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or considering starting a business, #WomenFuture24 is an event you won’t want to miss.

#WomenFuture24 Keynote Speaker and Agenda Details
We are excited to have Heather Hoytink, President, South Division PepsiCo Beverages North America, as our Keynote speaker for the 2024 Women|Future Conference.

Heather is the President of PBNA South Division, leading a beverage portfolio that has grown to nearly $5.5B since she stepped into the role in 2022. As the company’s first woman named division president, Heather is responsible for end-to-end P&L ownership and manages all cross-functional activity inclusive of commercial, go-to-market, manufacturing, operations, and marketing. Heather was honored with a Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year in the 2023 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.

Heather will be joined by ForbesWomen Contributor Vickie Chachere, to engage in an intimate fireside chat, delving into the profound impact of influence and relationships on one’s path to career success.

Virtual sessions are tailored to ambitious professionals looking to learn and share what’s working in their organizations, troubleshoot the challenges they collectively face, and make meaningful connections.

You can expect discussions about everything from how to utilize mentorship as a path to professional and personal development, gain traction through public relations, and how technology affects human behavior. You’ll learn practical takeaways from sessions on marketing strategies, business ownership, and more. Sessions include:

Building a Trusted Brand: Authenticity in a Time of Public Scrutiny and Hot News Cycles

In this session hosted by Trust Relations CEO & Founder April White, panelists Rachel Griffin (Co-Founder of PlayWise Partners), Ronjini Joshua (Owner & President of The Silver Telegram) and Marissa Nance (CEO & Founder of Native Tongue Communications) will share advice for brand leaders to decide when to take a public stance on issues in the press, and how to ensure that when they decide to do so, they can back up their claims.

Unlocking Awards Success: The Power of Stevie Awards in Building Credibility and Business Growth

This panel discussion will delve into how organizations can utilize Stevie Awards to enhance their credibility, leverage their achievements to drive business growth, and effectively integrate award recognition into their overall strategic approach.

Breaking Barriers, Building Empires and Elevating Women: Driving Change in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business

This session explores women’s journeys and experiences through the world of leadership and entrepreneurship, highlighting how passion-driven initiatives are breaking glass ceilings and revolutionizing business industries.

Leveraging AI Technology and Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Strategies for Business Growth & Success

In this dynamic panel discussion, we bring together a powerhouse of women who are at the forefront of innovation and technology. Join this session to delve into the realm of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential for businesses, led by a diverse panel comprising an AI tech startup Founder, Product Leader, AI Strategist, and SVP of Growth for Fortune 500 client brands. 

The 21st Stevie Awards for Women in Business
In 2018, the first annual Women|Future Conference was presented by the Stevie Awards to complement the highly successful Stevie® Awards for Women in Business program, the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run. Many 2024 speakers are past and current Stevie Award winners who have earned recognition in one (or many) of our nine Stevie Awards programs.

Individuals and organizations can still submit nominations for the 2024 (21st annual) Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. The final entry deadline is July 24, but late entries will be accepted through August 21 with payment of a late fee. Request the Entry Kit Now.

Finalists will be announced in September, and the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winner placements of the Finalists revealed during a gala awards dinner in New York City on Friday, November 8.

Jetzt als freiberufliche Journalistin und Kommunikationsberaterin nutzt sie ihr umfassendes Wissen über globale Herausforderungen, wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und öffentliche Politik, um ansprechende und wirkungsvolle Inhalte für verschiedene Zielgruppen zu erstellen. Mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung zeichnet sie sich im Schreiben und Redenschreiben aus und liefert klare und überzeugende Botschaften, die informieren und inspirieren. Wir freuen uns, die Hauptrednerin der Women|Future Conference 2024, Heather Hoytink, Präsidentin, South Division PepsiCo Beverages North America, ankündigen zu können.

Als Gewinnerin eines Gold Stevie Award als Female Executive of the Year bei den Stevie® Awards for Women in Business 2023, ist Heather, anknüpfend an unsere Tradition, prädestiniert dafür, die Konferenz als Hauptrednerin zu gestalten.


Heather ist Präsidentin der PBNA South Division und leitet ein Getränkeportfolio, das seit ihrem Amtsantritt im Jahr 2022 auf fast 5,5 Milliarden US-Dollar angewachsen ist. Als erste Frau im Unternehmen, die zur Präsidentin des Geschäftsbereichs ernannt wurde, ist Heather für die gesamte Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung verantwortlich und leitet alle funktionsübergreifenden Aktivitäten in den Bereichen Handel, Markteinführung, Produktion, Betrieb und Marketing. 

Heathers Keynote, "Igniting Your Influence", wird die Eröffnungssitzung der #WomenFuture24 am 23. Juli um 10:00 Uhr ET (16:00 Uhr CEST) sein.

Im Jahr 2024 wurde sie vom Orlando Business Journal als "Woman Who Means Business" geehrt, und im vergangenen Jahr wurde sie vom Florida Trend Magazine zu einer der 500 einflussreichsten Wirtschaftsführer:innen Floridas gewählt. Zu ihren weiteren jüngsten Errungenschaften gehören unter Anderem die Auszeichnung "Orlando Magazine's 2023 Woman of the Year" und die Auszeichnung "Profiles in Diversity Journal's 2023 Woman Worth Watching in Leadership". Während ihrer fast 20-jährigen Karriere bei PepsiCo hatte Heather in allen vier Getränkedivisionen Führungspositionen im Vertrieb und im operativen Geschäft mit zunehmender Verantwortung inne.

Von 2017 bis 2019 war Heather als Senior Vice President of Foodservice Sales tätig. In dieser Zeit erzielte sie ein Rekordwachstum der Einnahmen über zehn Jahre und baute die erste E-Commerce-Bestellplattform, PepsiCo Partners, auf, die 30.000 Kunden erreichte. Als Verfechterin von Diversitäts-, Inklusions- und Mitarbeiterengagement-Initiativen setzt Heather weiterhin auf ihre persönlichen Werte. Mit dem "Returnship"-Programm ihres Teams in Zusammenarbeit mit der gemeinnützigen Organisation Path Forward hilft sie Frauen, die nach einer Auszeit für die Pflege von Angehörigen wieder ins Berufsleben zurückkehren möchten. Sie leitete die Einführung des internen Programms von PepsiCo, "One Smile at a Time", das Mitarbeiter:innen zu ehrenamtliche Veranstaltungen in ihren Gemeinden ermutigt und für diese rekrutiert.

Heather wird zusammen mit der ForbesWomen-Mitarbeiterin Vickie Chachere ein intimes Kamingespräch führen, in dem es um die tiefgreifenden Auswirkungen von Einfluss und Beziehungen auf den Karriereerfolg geht.

Zuvor war Vickie als leitende Redakteurin von Florida Trend tätig, einem preisgekrönten Magazin für Wirtschaft und öffentliche Angelegenheiten. Davor leitete sie die Kommunikationsabteilung der University of South Florida Research & Innovation und hob deren Leistungen als führende öffentliche Forschungsuniversität hervor. Als Journalistin arbeitete sie unter anderem als Aufsichtskorrespondentin für Associated Press sowie als Reporterin und Redakteurin für die Tampa Tribune. Sie widmet sich der Erforschung und Erläuterung der komplexen Themen, die unsere Welt prägen.

Jetzt, als freiberufliche Journalistin und Kommunikationsberaterin, nutzt sie ihr umfassendes Wissen über globale Herausforderungen, wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und öffentliche Politik, um ansprechende und wirkungsvolle Inhalte für verschiedene Zielgruppen zu erstellen. Mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung zeichnet sie sich im Schreiben und Redenschreiben aus und liefert klare und überzeugende Botschaften, die informieren und inspirieren.

Die diesjährige Konferenz wird virtuell am 23. Juli 2024 stattfinden. Melden Sie sich an, indem Sie unsere Registrierungsseite besuchen.

Ziel der 7. jährlichen Women|Future Conference, die von den Stevie® Awards veranstaltet wird, ist es, durch aufschlussreiche Vorträge, Workshops und Networking Kontakte zu knüpfen und die berufliche und persönliche Entwicklung zu fördern.

Wenn Sie Inhaberin eines Kleinunternehmens, Führungskraft oder Unternehmerin sind oder die Gründung eines Unternehmens in Erwägung ziehen, sollten Sie die Veranstaltung #WomenFuture24 nicht verpassen.

WAS SIE ERWARTET
Die Sitzungen sind auf ehrgeizige Fachleute zugeschnitten, die lernen und sich darüber austauschen möchten, was in ihren Organisationen funktioniert, die Herausforderungen, denen sie gemeinsam gegenüberstehen, lösen und wertvolle Kontakte knüpfen möchten.

Sie können Diskussionen über alles erwarten, von der Nutzung von Mentorship als Weg zur beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung, über das Gewinnen von Aufmerksamkeit durch Öffentlichkeitsarbeit bis hin zu den Auswirkungen von Technologie auf das menschliche Verhalten.

Sie werden aus den Sitzungen praktische Erkenntnisse über Marketingstrategien, Unternehmensführung und vieles mehr mitnehmen können. Die Themen der Sitzungen umfassen:

• Aufbau einer vertrauenswürdigen Marke: Authentizität in einer Zeit öffentlicher Kontrolle und angesagter Nachrichtenzyklen
• Den Erfolg von Auszeichnungen nutzbar machen: Die Macht der Stevie Awards beim Aufbau von Glaubwürdigkeit und Unternehmenswachstum
• Barrieren brechen, Imperien aufbauen und Frauen fördern: Den Wandel in Führung, Unternehmertum und Wirtschaft vorantreiben
• Nutzung von KI-Technologie und Navigation in der Social-Media-Landschaft: Strategien für Unternehmenswachstum und -erfolg

KNÜPFEN SIE KONTAKTE ZU GLEICHGESINNTEN FACHLEUTEN 
Frauen aus den Vereinigten Staaten, Kanada, Australien, Asien und Europa nehmen Jahr für Jahr an der Konferenz teil, um sich inspirieren zu lassen, ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit zu stärken und sich über Veränderungen auszutauschen, die sich auf ihre Branche, ihre Karriere und ihr Leben auswirken. 

Die Women|Future Conference ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, Kontakte in der Branche zu knüpfen, sich über Herausforderungen auszutauschen und gemeinsam mit Frauen wie Ihnen nach Lösungen zu suchen. In jeder Sitzung können Sie sich in der Gesellschaft der Gründerin einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, einer Unternehmerin, einer Publizistin und eines weiblichen CEOs wiederfinden.

Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Agenda und die Redner jetzt online an.

Registrieren Sie sich, um von den Besten zu lernen und sich unserer wachsenden Gemeinschaft ehrgeiziger Frauen in der Wirtschaft anzuschließen!

Um mehr über die Rednerinnen der Women|Future Conference zu erfahren und das vollständige Programm einzusehen, besuchen Sie www.womenfutureconference.com.

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We are excited to announce the keynote speaker for the 2024 Women|Future Conference, Heather Hoytink, President, South Division PepsiCo Beverages North America.

Keeping with our tradition of past Stevie® Award winners keynoting the conference, Heather was honored with a Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year in the 2023 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.


Heather is the President of PBNA South Division, leading a beverage portfolio that has grown to nearly $5.5B since she stepped into the role in 2022. As the company’s first woman named division president, Heather is responsible for end-to-end P&L ownership and manages all cross-functional activity inclusive of commercial, go-to-market, manufacturing, operations, and marketing. 

Heather's Keynote, "Igniting Your Influence," will be the opening session of #WomenFuture24, at 10:00 am ET on July 23.

In 2024, she was honored as a 2024 “Woman Who Means Business” by the Orlando Business Journal, and last year she was selected as one of Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders by Florida Trend Magazine. Her other recent accolades include Orlando Magazine’s 2023 Woman of the Year, Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2023 Woman Worth Watching in Leadership, and during her nearly 20-year career at PepsiCo, Heather has served in sales and operating leadership roles of increasing responsibility across all four beverage divisions.

From 2017 to 2019, Heather served as Senior Vice President of Foodservice Sales, during which she delivered record 10-year revenue growth and scaled the first e-commerce online ordering platform, PepsiCo Partners, to 30,000 customers. As a champion of diversity, inclusion and employee engagement initiatives, Heather has continued to tap into her personal values through her team’s “Returnship” program with non-profit Path Forward, aiming to help women professionals return to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. She led the rollout of PepsiCo’s internal program, “One Smile at a Time,” which encourages and recruits employees for volunteer events in their communities.

Heather will be joined by ForbesWomen Contributor, Vickie Chachere, to engage in an intimate fireside chat, delving into the profound impact of influence and relationships on one's path to career success.

Vickie previously served as the executive editor of Florida Trend, an award-winning business and public affairs magazine. Before that, she led communications for the University of South Florida Research & Innovation, highlighting its achievements as a leading public research university. Her journalism background includes roles as a supervisory correspondent for the Associated Press and a reporter and editorial writer for the Tampa Tribune. She is dedicated to exploring and explaining the complex issues that shape our world. 

Now a freelance journalist and communications consultant, she uses her extensive knowledge of global challenges, economic development, and public policy to create engaging and impactful content for various audiences. With over 30 years of experience, she excels in writing and speechwriting, delivering clear and compelling messages that inform and inspire.

This year’s conference will take place virtually on July 23, 2024. Sign up by visiting our registration page.

The mission of the 7th annual Women|Future Conference, hosted by the Stevie® Awards, is to foster connections and professional and personal development through insightful sessions, workshops, and networking.

If you’re a small business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or considering starting a business, #WomenFuture24 is an event you won’t want to miss.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Sessions are tailored to ambitious professionals looking to learn and share what’s working in their organizations, troubleshoot the challenges they collectively face, and make meaningful connections.

You can expect discussions about everything from how to utilize mentorship as a path to professional and personal development, gain traction through public relations, and how technology affects human behavior.

You will learn practical takeaways from sessions on marketing strategies, business ownership, and more. Session Topics include:

• Building a Trusted Brand: Authenticity in a Time of Public Scrutiny and Hot News Cycles
• Unlocking Awards Success: The Power of Stevie Awards in Building Credibility and Business Growth
• Breaking Barriers, Building Empires and Elevating Women: Driving Change in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business
• Leveraging AI Technology and Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Strategies for Business Growth & Success

CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS 
Women from cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Europe attend the conference year after year to be inspired, build resilience, and share insights into changes that impact their industries, their careers, and their lives. 

The Women|Future Conference is a great opportunity to build industry connections, share challenges, and brainstorm solutions alongside women like you. In any given session, you may find yourself in the company of the Founder of a non-profit, an Entrepreneur, a Publicist, and a CEO.

View the Full Agenda and Speakers online now.

Register to Learn from the Best and Join Our Growing Community of Ambitious Women in Business!

To learn more about the Women|Future Conference speakers and view the full agenda, visit www.womenfutureconference.com.

For partnership, press, and media inquiries, contact Nina@stevieawards.com.

We are excited to announce that the speakers and agenda for the 2024 Women|Future Conference are now available!

This year’s conference will take place virtually on July 23, 2024. 

The mission of the 7th annual Women|Future Conference, hosted by the Stevie® Awards, is to foster connections and professional and personal development through insightful sessions, workshops, and networking. 

Hear From Leading Women in Business
If you're a small business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or considering starting a business, #WomenFuture24 is an event you won't want to miss.

Our speakers will delve into the challenges, successes, firsts, and setbacks of their journeys. Many 2024 speakers are actually past and current Stevie Award winners who have earned recognition in one (or many) of our nine Stevie Awards programs. Speakers this year include:

• Angelique Hamilton, CEO, Chief Coaching Officer, HR Chique Group
• April White, Founder & CEO, Trust Relations
• Bosky Mukherjee, Founder, PMDojo
• Danielle Levy, Business Growth Strategist & Consultant, The Boardroom League
• Deboshree Dutta, Founder & CEO, Criya
• Denise O’Leary MBE, Managing Director & Founder, Purpol Marketing Ltd
• Emoly Lyman, CEO, Branch & Bramble
• Kerry-Ann Powell, Founder & Business Strategist, Trafalgar Strategies, LLC
• Kristen Dolan, SVP, Growth, Influential
• Lisa Thee, CEO, AMP Solutions LLC
• Marissa Nance, Founder & CEO, Native Tongue Communications
• Nicole Schmitz, Founder & CEO, Nicole Schmitz Leadership Coaching
• Rachel Griffin, Co-Founder, PlayWise Partner
• Risa Arin, Founder & CEO, XpertPatient LLC
• Ronjini Joshua, Founder & CEO, The Silver Telegram
• Surbhi Gupta, Product Leader, Zoox

Sessions are tailored to ambitious professionals looking to learn and share what’s working in their organizations, troubleshoot the challenges they collectively face, and make meaningful connections. 

You can expect discussions about everything from how to utilize mentorship as a path to professional and personal development, gain traction through public relations, and how technology affects human behavior.

You will learn practical takeaways from sessions on marketing strategies, business ownership, and more. Session Topics include:

• Building a Trusted Brand: Authenticity in a Time of Public Scrutiny and Hot News Cycles
• Unlocking Awards Success: The Power of Stevie Awards in Building Credibility and Business Growth
• Breaking Barriers, Building Empires and Elevating Women: Driving Change in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business
• Leveraging AI Technology and Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Strategies for Business Growth & Success

Connect With Like-Minded Professionals 
Women from cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Europe attend the conference year after year to be inspired, build resilience, and share insights into changes that impact their industries, their careers, and their lives.

The Women|Future Conference is a great opportunity to build industry connections, share challenges, and brainstorm solutions alongside women like you. In any given session, you may find yourself in the company of a non-profit founder, an Entrepreneur, a Publicist, and a CEO.

View the Full Agenda and Speakers online now.

Register to Learn from the Best and Join Our Growing Community of Ambitious Women in Business! 

To learn more about the Women|Future Conference speakers and view the full agenda, visit www.womenfutureconference.com.

For partnership, press, and media inquiries, contact Nina@stevieawards.com.

Wenn es zu Ihren Zielen für 2024 gehört, Ihr persönliches und berufliches Netzwerk zu erweitern, bessere Geschäftsergebnisse zu erzielen und sich für unerwartete geschäftliche Veränderungen zu rüsten, dann sollten Sie die Women|Future Conference 2024 nicht verpassen!

Die Mission der 7. jährlichen Women|Future Conference, die von den Stevie Awards veranstaltet wird, ist es, durch aufschlussreiche Vorträge, Workshops und Networking Kontakte zu knüpfen und die berufliche und persönliche Entwicklung zu fördern. 

Die diesjährige Konferenz findet virtuell am 23. Juli 2024 statt. Frühbucher sparen über 50 % bei nur 10 $ pro Ticket. Besuchen Sie unsere Anmeldeseite, um bis zum 26. März zum günstigsten Preis teilzunehmen.

Die Sitzungen und Aktivitäten sind auf ehrgeizige Fachleute zugeschnitten, die lernen und sich darüber austauschen möchten, was in ihren Unternehmen funktioniert, die Herausforderungen lösen, denen sie gemeinsam gegenüberstehen, und sinnvolle Kontakte knüpfen möchten.

Egal, ob Sie Unternehmerin, Inhaberin eines Kleinunternehmens, Führungskraft oder Angestellte sind, diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an Frauen in jedem Karrierestadium und bietet Einblicke und Anregungen, die Sie auf Ihrem Weg voranbringen.

Lernen Sie von und vernetzen Sie sich mit führenden weiblichen Geschäfts- und Fachleuten
Im Jahr 2018 wurde die erste jährliche Women|Future-Konferenz von den Stevie Awards präsentiert, um das äußerst erfolgreiche  Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Programm zu ergänzen. Die Konferenz wurde ins Leben gerufen, um leistungsstarken weiblichen Fachkräften, Führungskräften, Unternehmerinnen und Kleinunternehmerinnen einen Ort zu bieten, an dem sie zusammenkommen, Ideen austauschen und sich vernetzen können.

Zu den Rednerinnen gehören in der Regel Changemaker in Fortune-500-Unternehmen sowie (Klein-)Unternehmerinnen. Zu den vorherigen Rednerinnen gehören weibliche Führungskräfte und Manager von Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, John Hancock, Pinterest, Macy's Inc., SAP North America, Talkspace und anderen.

Warum Sie teilnehmen sollten
Sie können sich auf Diskussionen zu zahlreichen Themen freuen, z. B. darüber, wie man Mentorenschaft als Weg zur beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung nutzen kann, wie man durch Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Aufmerksamkeit erregt und wie Technologie das menschliche Verhalten beeinflusst.

Das Programm für 2024 wird zwar erst im nächsten Monat veröffentlicht, aber im Folgenden finden Sie einen Überblick über das, was die Teilnehmer erwarten können. Sie können auch die Agenda 2023 erkunden und die wichtigsten Highlights des Programms lesen, um zu sehen, welche Themen und Rednerinnen im letzten Jahr im Mittelpunkt standen.

➡️ Interaktive Sitzungen — Zu den Themen vergangener Sitzungen gehören:

• Markenbildung, PR und Marketing für kleine, von Frauen geführte Unternehmen
• Wie Sie Stevie®-Auszeichnungen nutzen können, um Glaubwürdigkeit zu schaffen und den Ruf Ihres Unternehmens zu verbessern
• Wie man Networking und Mentorenschaft als Weg zu beruflichem Wachstum nutzen kann
• Verwandeln Sie Ihre Leidenschaft oder Ihren Nebenerwerb in Profit
• Tipps zur Gründung und Führung eines Unternehmens
• Frauen in Führungspositionen und berufliche Entwicklung
• Frauen in der Technik - Wie die Technik das menschliche Verhalten beeinflusst

➡️ Bedeutungsvolle Beziehungen — Frauen aus der ganzen Welt nehmen Jahr für Jahr an der Konferenz teil, um zusammenzuarbeiten, Beziehungen zu knüpfen und neue Perspektiven zu gewinnen, wie sie ihr Unternehmen voranbringen können. Rednerinnen und Teilnehmerinnen knüpfen dauerhafte Verbindungen in Form von Geschäftspartnerinnen, Mentorinnen und sogar Freundinnen.

➡️ Vielfältige Perspektiven —  In jeder Sitzung können Sie sich in der Gesellschaft einer Online-Unternehmerin, der Gründerin einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, einer Anwältin, einer Ingenieurin, einer Publizistin und einer CEO wiederfinden.

If your 2024 goals include expanding your personal and professional network, achieving better business outcomes, and getting equipped for unexpected business changes ahead, you don’t want to miss the 2024 Women|Future Conference!

The mission of the 7th annual Women|Future Conference, hosted by the Stevie Awards, is to foster connections and professional and personal development through insightful sessions, workshops, and networking. 

This year’s conference will take place virtually on July 23, 2024. Early birds save over 50% at just $10 per ticket. Attend for our lowest price now through March 26 by visiting our registration page.

Sessions and activities are tailored to ambitious professionals looking to learn and share what’s working in their organizations, troubleshoot the challenges they collectively face, and make meaningful connections. 

Whether you're a female entrepreneur, small business owner, executive, or employee, this event caters to women at every career stage, offering insights and inspiration to fuel your journey forward.

Learn From and Network With Top Women Business Leaders and Professionals
In 2018, the first annual Women|Future Conference was presented by the Stevie Awards to complement the highly successful Stevie® Awards for Women in Business program. The conference was created to give high-achieving women professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners a place to come together, share ideas, and network.

Speakers typically range from changemakers at Fortune 500 companies to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Previous speakers include female executives and leaders from Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, John Hancock, Pinterest, Macy’s Inc., SAP North America, Talkspace, and others.

Why You Should Attend
You can expect discussions about everything from how to utilize mentorship as a path to professional and personal development, gain traction through public relations, and how technology affects human behavior.

While the 2024 agenda will not be released until next month, below is a glance at what attendees can expect to see. You can also explore the 2023 agenda and read top highlights from the program to see what topics and speakers were featured last year.

➡️ Interactive Sessions — Past session topics include:

• Branding, PR, and Marketing for Small Woman-Owned Businesses
• How to Leverage Stevie® Awards to Establish Credibility and Boost Your Company's Reputation
• How to Utilize Networking and Mentorship as a Path to Professional Growth
• Turning Your Passion or Side Hustle into Profit
• Tips on Starting and Running a Business
• Women in Leadership and Professional Development
• Women in Tech - How Technology Affects Human Behavior

➡️ Meaningful Connections — Women around the world attend the conference year after year to collaborate, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives on how to drive their businesses forward. Speakers and attendees make lasting connections in the form of business partners, mentors, and even friends. 

➡️ Diverse Perspectives —  In any given session, you may find yourself in the company of an online business owner, the founder of a non-profit, a lawyer, an engineer, a publicist, and a CEO.