Women's conference
CONNECT WITH SUCCESSFUL WOMEN AND #ACCELERATEACTION TOWARD GENDER PARITY
Advance your career, gain insights from industry experts, and empower each other to pursue gender equality and professional success.
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Under the theme #AccelerateAction, we’re rallying to challenge biases, disrupt the status quo, and build a future where gender equality isn’t just a goal—it’s reality.
Imagine a world where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and your potential is limitless. Let’s take bold steps together.
Learn how you can #AccelerateAction with Forté. You will gain valuable insights from sessions on:
- Sponsorship & Strategic Networking Build trust, expand your influence, and unlock new career opportunities.
- Authentic Self-Promotion & Owning Your Value Learn how to advocate for yourself with confidence.
- Managing Up & Influencing Without Authority Navigate workplace dynamics and drive impact at any level.
- Allyship & Gender Collaboration Foster inclusivity and break down systemic barriers together.
- Reinvention in the Age of AI Stay ahead of the curve in an evolving digital landscape.
- Mind & Body Alignment Prioritize well-being to sustain long-term success.
- Addressing the ‘Broken Rung’ in Leadership Tackle barriers that hinder women’s advancement.
2025 Event Details
Keynote Speaker
HIGHLIGHTS
Authentic Self-Promotion: Ditch the Cringe, Own Your Value, Create Opportunities
Cydnee DeToy, Career Coach for Millennial Women
Managing Up Mastery: Influence Without Authority to Get the Recognition and Respect You Deserve
Melody Wilding, Author, Human Behavior Professor & Executive Coach
Don't Cut The Cake – Managing Invisible Labor in the Workplace
Wendy Dukes, Director, MBA Programs at Forté
The Power of Allyship and Gender Collaboration
David Smith and Colleen Stuart, Associate Professors and Co-Directors of the Gender & Work Initiative
Parental Leave as a Career Growth Lever
Kelly Ling, Founder, Stork & Spark
Beyond the Perfect Life: What Your Body Knows (That Your Mind Ignores)
Lamiaa Laurène Daif, Worldwide Growth Strategy Leader at Apple, Executive Coach, & TEDx speaker
Stuck to Unstoppable: Reinventing yourself in the age of AI
Michelle Bozeman, Founder and CEO, TBW Enterprises, LLC
Fix the Broken Rung
Catherine Neiner, Career Development Coach & Consultant
TESTIMONIAL
“It was an incredible event! The networking was absolutely buzzing, and it's amazing to see how this community comes together to support each other's growth. It's more than just professional connections; it's like a group of friends cheering each other on!”
– Riddhi Patel, 2024 Attendee
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