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Summit for Women in Tech

#NCTECHwomen / #NCWIT2022

NC TECH’s 2022 Summit for Women in Tech was held in beautiful New Bern, North Carolina.  At this event, female tech and business leaders from across the state gathered along the Neuse River to celebrate the strides that have been taken, but also focus on the work still yet to be done to improve representation for women in the tech industry and in leadership positions.

The Summit opened on the afternoon of Thursday, September 22 with fun and engaging networking activities and then will convene on Friday for inspiring keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions, and thought provoking motivational moments.

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Summit Keynote Speakers

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Motivational Moment + Call to Action Speakers

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Summit Panelists

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Rose Chambers
CIO
Segra

Negotiating Your Worth Panel

Raisha Cobb
Associate Provost + CIO
Winston-Salem State University

Negotiating Your Worth Panel

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Chemere Davis 
Sr. Business Operations Program Manager
Microsoft

Pathways + Choices Panel

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Lisa Marie Ferrell
Communications Officer
Lenovo North America

Pathways + Choices Panel

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Angela Fisher
Associate Technical Recruiter, Direct Hire Solutions
VACO 

Negotiating Your Worth Panel (Moderator)

Rachel Foppiano
Vice President - IT System Relations
UNC Healthcare

Negotiating Your Worth Panel

Jaye Anna Hill
VP, Cyber Security Manager, DCISO Strategic Planning + Reporting
Truist

Future of Technology Panel

Kendall Latham, Ph.D.
Senior K-12 Education Strategist
Dell Technologies

Future of Technology Panel (Moderator)

Jillian Munro
Group Head of Technology, Data + Analytics
Envestnet|Yodlee

Pathways + Choices Panel

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Kenya Oduor
Founder + CEO
Lean Geeks

The Future of Technology Panel

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Laurie Schaefer
Vice President IBM Consulting Technology Leader
IBM

The Future of Technology Panel

Wanda Shive
Principal Director - Analytics Innovation
Accenture

Moderator

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Phoenix Smith
Business Systems Analyst           
Blue Cross NC

Pathways + Choices Panel

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Dory Weiss
Head of Sustainability and ESG
nCino

Negotiating Your Worth Panel


Summit Agenda

Guests join us before the Summit for Women in Tech gets underway, to network with other summit attendees! 

  • Tryon Palace + Historic Homes Tour - Discover three centuries of history and architectural beauty in a comprehensive trolley tour of historic downtown New Bern, as well as a tour of North Carolina's first capitol, Tryon Palace.  2:30 - 4:30 PM, includes a stop + refreshment at Freshwater Brewery.  $55
  • Boat Cruise + Tour - The Neuse River boat excursion will provide a scenic tour of the river and tell stories of the history and important facts of the area. 3:00 - 4:30 PM, refreshments provided.  $55 - SOLD OUT
  • 1 Hour Golf Lesson @ The Emerald - Take part in this women-only golf clinic with the Emerald club pros to either learn about the game or brush up on your skills.  3:30 - 4:30 PM, all skill levels welcome.  Refreshments provided.  $30
  • Self-Guided Tours - The history and heritage of New Bern comes to life on a self-selected and guided tour from African American History or Architectural to the Bear Town Bears or A Walk to Remember (for Nicholas Sparks fans!). Free of charge/no registration required 

Thursday, September 22

1:30 PM
Various Networking Activities

4:30 PM
Registration Opens

5:30 PM
Welcome Reception – New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

Sponsored by RapidScale

7:00 PM
Dinner – Multiple Locations Available for Selection (Dutch Treat)

9:00 PM
OPTIONAL After Dinner Meet-up – Beermuda Triangle (Tap That)

Friday, September 23

8:00 AM
Registration Opens + Breakfast 

8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks + Opening Keynote
Savita Raj, Chief Program Officer, Girl Scouts of the USA 
"Representation and Role Models: Essentials for Driving Participation in STEM"

9:30 AM
Motivational Moment #1
Anne Hungate, Daring Systems

Sponsored by SAS

9:45 AM
Panel Discussion
"The Future of Technology - What Can We Expect From Workforce to Available Careers" 

Sponsored by Dell Technologies

Friday, September 23 (continued) 

10:45 AM
Break

11:00 AM
Panel Discussion
"Negotiating Your Worth - Mentoring To Build Confidence and Understand Your Value"

Sponsored by Vaco

12:00 PM
Lunch

12:35 PM
Motivational Moment #2
Dante Anderson, Cisco
"Navigating Bias in the Workspace"

Sponsored by SAS

12:50 PM
Panel Discussion
"Pathways and Choices:  Tech Women’s Perspectives"

Sponsored by Accenture

1:50 PM
Afternoon Keynote
Laurie Ruettimann, Best-Selling Author

Sponsored by MetLife

2:20 PM
Call To Action
Robin Gordon - Chief Data + Analytics Officer, MetLife

2:35 PM
Wrap-Up/Adjourn

Host Committee

Click the graphic below to meet the 2022 SFWIT Host Committee.

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SUMMIT DETAILS


Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring future events? Click below to contact Tracy Sternberg.

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NC TECH Refund Policy:  By purchasing a registration to an NC TECH event, the buyer acknowledges that all events are subject to change as public health and/or other considerations warrant.  Refunds will only be available if event date is changed or cancelled.  If pricing changes due to a transition to virtual, existing registrants will be refunded the difference or may opt to donate that difference to NC TECH in support of our work.


Thank You Sponsors

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Champion

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