Summit for Women in Tech Agenda

DAY ONE – September 28

2:30 – 4:30 pm | Various Networking Activities

4:30 – 7:00 pm | Innovation Lab – Hands On Technical Experiences + Engagements Renaissance Hotel

5:30 – 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception – Hemingway's Cuba Rooftop

7:00 – 9:00 pm | Dinner – Attendees have the option to participate in networking dinners with tech executives at Hemingway's Cuba Rooftop, but they must prepay for the dinner in order to attend.

9:00 pm – until | After Dinner Meet-up

DAY TWO – September 29

The Renaissance Hotel, Asheville

7:45 – 8:30 am | Breakfast

8:30 - 8:40 am | Welcome Remarks

8:40 – 9:15 am | Opening Keynote – Kristi Straw – Executive, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker – Lighthouse Leadership

9:15 -10:10 am | Panel Discussion AI and the Future of Work

10:10 – 10:25 am | Motivational Moment #1 Brilliance Isn’t Enough: Why Technical Excellence Needs Human Leadership Denitresse Ferrell, CEO, Culture Refinery

10:25 – 10:45 am | BREAK

10:45 – 11:35 am |  Panel Discussion Being in the Know: Futureproofing Your Career + Reinvention at Any Stage

11:35 am – 12:05 pm | To AI or Not Debate

12:05 – 12:45 pm | Lunch

12:45 – 1:00 pm | Motivational Moment #2 Emerging Technologies: How To Prepare For These Innovations? Carol Houle, Chief Executive Officer, Inspire Digital Consulting  

1:00 – 1:45 pm | Panel Discussion Allyship – Why Men Matter In Women’s Growth and Development

1:45 – 2:10 pm | Table Top Networking Activity

2:10 – 2:25 pm | Motivational Moment #3 Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

2:25 – 2:55 pm | Closing Keynote

2:55 – 3:00 pm | Wrap-Up/Adjourn