Kick off the day over breakfast and conversation with fellow leaders. It's a chance to reconnect, meet new peers and settle in before a day of conversation and shared insight.

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AI is transforming media, marketing and technology faster than most organizations can adapt. This session brings together women leaders who are navigating that shift firsthand, balancing innovation with sound change management and protecting the human creativity that AI cannot replace. Hear how they are rethinking strategy, structure and skill sets as new tools reshape their industries, and offer practical guidance for leading teams through constant technological change without losing sight of the people doing the work.

You'll join the discussion, trading your own stories of adapting to change alongside fellow leaders in a collaborative session.

Take a moment to recharge with coffee or tea and connect with fellow leaders.

Moving from individual contributor to leader requires more than a new title. It demands a real shift in mindset and skill set. This panel explores what it takes to build trust, foster community and shape culture as a first-time or growing leader. Panelists will share the lessons, missteps and turning points that shaped their own leadership styles, offering insights for anyone navigating that transition, whether they are stepping into management for the first time or scaling their leadership at a higher level.

Following the panel, you'll step into the dialogue yourself, exchanging real leadership moments in small groups and walking away with actionable takeaways to fuel your next leap.

Career advancement rarely happens alone. This session examines how intentional mentorship and active allyship accelerate growth for women at every stage of their careers, and how leaders can use their own position and influence to open doors for others. See what meaningful mentorship looks like in practice, how to build a culture of advocacy within an organization and why bringing others along is not just good values, but good leadership.

You'll take part in the conversation that follows, trading perspectives on mentorship and advocacy with fellow leaders. You'll leave with new ideas to champion within your own network and organization.

Every career includes moments that do not go as planned: setbacks, pivots, career pauses and unexpected turns. This session features candid stories from leaders who have navigated major transitions and come out stronger and reinvented on the other side. Hear how they rebuilt confidence, maintained their networks and redefined success after disruption, offering an honest and encouraging look at resilience as an active, ongoing practice rather than a one-time moment.

Trade your own stories of resilience with fellow leaders and hear how they've built successful pivots and second chapters.

Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and small bites as you mix and mingle with your new connections from across the industry.