Executive Partner
Gartner
Women in Tech Forum (Charlotte)
April 21, 2026
Join us for a candid, solutions-focused Women in Tech Forum where we’ll move beyond gap-talk and dig into real levers for change. This program is designed to spark both insight and action for women and their allies. Join leaders, practitioners, and rising talent for honest dialogue, practical strategies, and new connections that help women not just stay in tech—but shape its future.
Agenda
8:15am - Registration + Breakfast
9:00am - Welcome
9:15am - Opening Speaker - AI for Women: Advancement and Impact - Not Just Gaps
9:45am - Human-Centered Leadership in the Performance Era Panel Discussion
10:30am - Break
10:45am - Executive Conversation: From Insight to Influence: Women Steering Tech's Next Chapter
11:15am - Fixing the Mid-Career Drop-Off Panel Discussion
12:00pm - Adjourn
Opening Keynote
Executive Conversation
Human-Centered Leadership
Mid-Career Drop Off
Karri Kennedy
Senior Director of Program Management & Learner Engagement; School of Professional Studies
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Senior Director of Program Management & Learner Engagement; School of Professional Studies
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Registration
Member Rate: $50
Non-Member Rate: $100
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