Summit for Women in Tech (Wilmington)

September 17, 2025 - September 18, 2025

#NCTECHwomen / #NCWIT2025

Join NC TECH, presenting sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, and 350+ women from across North Carolina for the 6th annual Summit for Women in Tech being held in a new location, Wilmington, NC.

This women-only summit will feature candid conversations with tech leaders where we explore gender bias, share our unique journeys, discuss how to shift the paradigm, and provide insights on how to advocate for change both now and for the next generation.

The agenda for the event will feature a welcome reception, social activities for guests to participate in, inspiring keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions, and thought-provoking motivational moments.

Featured Speakers

Opening Keynote

Stacy Whitenight

Stacy Ledesma Whitenight
Author + Speaker

Closing Keynote

Donald Thompson

Donald Thompson
CEO + Founder, The Diversity Movement

Afternoon Wellness Speaker

Elsa Arend

Elsa Arend
Career + Leadership Coach, Paradigm Wellness

When + Where

Wednesday, September 17 + Thursday, September 18
Hotel Ballast Wilmington
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401

NC TECH has a room block for this event. Attendees can start making reservations by using this Direct Booking link

If you decide to call in to make a reservation (1-800-HILTONS), please mention group code: WTH

Group Rates are available until the room block is full or until the cutoff date: Sunday, August 17, 2025, whichever comes first.

Registration

Member Registration: $350

Non-Member Registration: $550

Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? View the Sponsorship Menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.

Sponsorship Menu

Agenda

Wednesday, September 17

2:30 – 4:30 pm

Various Networking Activities

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception – Ballast Hotel

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Dinner – Multiple Locations Available for Selection (Dutch Treat)

9:00 pm – until

After Dinner Meet-up

Thursday, September 18

8:00 – 8:45 am

Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 am

Welcome Remarks

9:00 – 9:35 am

Opening Keynote – Empowered to Lead: Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling – The Path to Leadership Roles

Stacy Ledesma Whitenight – Executive, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker

9:35 – 9:50 am

Motivational Moment #1 – The Power of Visibility

9:50 – 10:05 am

BREAK

10:05 -11:00 am

BREAKOUT Discussions – Session #1

Panel Discussion – The Future of Work in AI

Panel Discussion – Well-being + Work/Life Harmony

11:00 – 11:15 am

BREAK

11:15 am – 12:10 pm

BREAKOUT Discussions – Session #2

Panel Discussion – Agentic AI sponsored by Accenture

Panel Discussion – Executive Stories: What I Wish I Had Known Earlier sponsored by Brighthouse Financial

12:10 – 12:45 pm

Lunch – sponsored by MetLife

12:45 – 1:00 pm

Motivational Moment #2 – Women in Tech: Adaptability + Resilience

Jenny Krystofiak, Chief of Staff, North American Infrastructure

Solutions Group - Lenovo

1:00 – 1:15 pm

Lean In Circles Insights + Kick-Off

1:15 – 2:00 pm

Addressing and Avoiding Burnout

Elsa Arend, Career + Leadership Coach, Paradigm Wellness

2:00 – 2:15 pm

Motivational Moment #3 – Women in Tech: Finding the Positives of AI: Enhancing Your Value through AI Tools

2:15 – 2:45 pm

Closing Keynote – Allyship

Donald Thompson, CEO + Co-Founder, The Diversity Movement

2:45 pm

Wrap-Up/Adjourn

Host Committee

NC TECH is honored to work with these esteemed female tech leaders from across the state to help us build our 6th annual Summit for Women In Tech event in September. With their visionary leadership and insights, the value of this event will be tremendous.

View Host Committee

If you have questions about this event, reach out to Tracy Sternberg.