Summit for Women in Tech (New Bern)
#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.
Summit Keynote Speakers
Motivational Moment + Call to Action Speakers
Summit Panelists
Rose Chambers
CIO
Segra
Negotiating Your Worth Panel
Raisha Cobb
Associate Provost + CIO
Winston-Salem State University
Negotiating Your Worth Panel
Chemere Davis
Sr. Business Operations Program Manager
Microsoft
Pathways + Choices Panel
Lisa Marie Ferrell
Communications Officer
Lenovo North America
Pathways + Choices Panel
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
Kenya Oduor
Founder + CEO
Lean Geeks
The Future of Technology Panel
Laurie Schaefer
Vice President IBM Consulting Technology Leader
IBM
The Future of Technology Panel
Wanda Shive
Principal Director - Analytics Innovation
Accenture
Moderator
Phoenix Smith
Business Systems Analyst
Blue Cross NC
Pathways + Choices Panel
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.
SUMMIT DETAILS
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring future events? Click below to contact Tracy Sternberg.
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