About this Event
• ABOUT •
We're honored to bring you a one-day summit at the Harvard Club of Boston on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 9:30 AM-4 PM ET for 100 women in business and their supporters. This special event celebrates the ten-year anniversary of filing as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and its existence for over twenty years!
*The first 50 tickets sold will include access to our VIP Cocktail Networking hour.
• GOALS •
Under the theme of 'Connectivity,' our summit aims to broaden your horizons, connecting you with your mindset, purpose, community, and the abundant resources available to you as a professional woman. By the end of the day, we want you to feel empowered, knowing that your goals are within reach and equipped with a clearer vision of attaining them.
• WHAT TO EXPECT •
Our planning committee has devised a day full of must-see high-profile guest speakers, a three-course plated lunch with dining etiquette training, an exclusive VIP cocktail hour, and networking opportunities with like-minded, accomplished women in Greater Boston.
• PREMIER SPONSORS •
Our event is made possible with the support of:
• EXHIBITORS •
• WEBSITE SUPPORTERS •
• SUMMIT AGENDA •
*Timing is subject to change*
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Seating
Attendees will arrive at the Harvard Foyer to check in and be escorted to the tables in Harvard Hall. They will also be shown the exhibitor tables. Coffee, tea, and a light continental breakfast will be served in the Harvard Foyer.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Professional Headshots
Keeping in theme with supporting women in business, headshots in the President's Room will be available to guests.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Speech
Program Guide Maya Grevatt will welcome all guests, followed by WBG President Janika LeMaitre, who will recognize sponsors and introduce the organizing committee.
Then, special guest speaker Megan Marini will conduct a meditative reset.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fireside Chat "Connectivity With Resources" + Q&A
Special Guest – Yvonne Hao, Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development
Special Guest – Jaye Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Founder to Leader
Listen and learn from Secretary Hao while in conversation with Jaye Goldstein.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panelist Session "Connectivity With Purpose" + Q&A
Panelists include:
1) Remke Van Zadelhoff, Founder of Good Clout Consulting
2) Jessie Foster, Executive Director & Advanced Planner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
3) Weiqing Zhou, Co-founder & COO at LifeMine Therapeutics and Co-founder & former COO at Fogfarma
4) Jagathi Gururajan, Managing Director at Novus Laurus and Founder & Chair at Fintech Women
Moderated by Liliana Zygouris, Senior Investment Associate at The Botta McCarron Group at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and Board Director at ALPFA's Boston Chapter.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch "Connectivity With Soft Skills"
Special Guest – Daena Jeanne Antonelli, Certified Etiquette Coach
Enjoy a three-course plated meal upstairs in the beautifully bright Massachusetts Room while testing your dining etiquette knowledge and refining your table skills.
1:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Keynote Speech "Connectivity With Mindset"
Examine how you approach decision-making with Keynote speaker Dr. Laura Noel with Stretch Into Success, who's trained elite minds at NASA and Space X and improves how executives approach outward thinking, impacting how they do business at the highest levels.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panelist Session "Connectivity With Community"
Panelists include:
1) Ashley Mitchell, Co-founder and CEO at The Courage Campaign
2) Sara O'Brien, Senior Director of Public Engagement at Boston Lyric Opera
3) Claudia O'Regan, HHCC, Vice President at WBG Connects and RVP at Arbonne International
4) Danielle Bass, Community Relations & Events Manager at Better Business Bureau
Moderated by Jeanne Richardson, WBG Board Director, Harvard University Alumni & CEO of Blue Dynasty Entertainment and Travel.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Awards Ceremony
Past President Betsy Millane will present the following awards:
1) The Lifetime Achievement Award
2) The Unsung Hero Award
3) The "Woman to Watch" Award
*Award names are subject to change.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Closing Remarks
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
VIP Cocktail Networking Reception
This exclusive part of our day will host fifty guests, who'll each receive two drink tickets, a passed selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a tasty New England Farm Cheese station. Attendees will have time to spark lively conversation, watch a live performance, and make lasting, high-quality connections. *Tickets are available on our website.
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• PARKING •
There is self-pay ticketed parking for a daily rate of $45 behind the venue at 415 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115, and next door at Pilgrim Parking: 425 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115. For parking rates, please see their website here.
• DRESS CODE •
Business attire. We encourage you to make the best impression with your new connections and adhere to the venue's expectations.
• REFUND POLICY •
Tickets are non-refundable.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States
USD 348.65
