Agenda
- Wednesday, September 11th
- Thursday, September 12th
- Friday, September 13th
12:00pm – 1:00pm Hotel Registration
1:00pm – 3:00pm W.E.W. Elevates Welcome Reception, hosted by Pat Sanford, Founder/CEO of Alexander Perry, Inc.
5:30 pm – 8:30pm Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards Reception, in partnership with Women Presidents Organization supported by JP Morgan Chase Commercial Banking
8:00am – 9:00am Registration Opens
8:30am – 9:15am W.E.W. Pillar Networking Breakfast
9:15am – 9:30am Conference Opening with Special Guest
Introduce Special Guest:
Tiana Ligon
Remarks: Special Guest
Opening & MC Intro: Betty Hines
9:30am – 10:30am Introduction of Panel Discussion #1: Sarah Benken Foushee
Mastering Strategic Collaborations: The 5 Pillars to Level the Field
Moderator: Tracy Balazs
Panelists: Dr. Mary Schreiber Swenson, Diana Ramsey, Cherina Rowand, Dr. Ogo Ekwueme, MPH, PMP
10:30am – 10:40am Panel Discussion #1: Q&A
10:40am – 10:41am Opening Keynote Introduction: Sarah Benken-Foushee
10:41am – 11:21am Opening Keynote Speaker/10min Q&A: Bershan Shaw
11:21am – 11:36am Stretch Break and Relocation to Dell Theater
11:36am – 12:36pm Introduction of Panel Discussion #2: Sarah Benken Foushee
Vital Balance: Health & Wealth Strategies for Leaders
Moderator Dr. Angela Marshall
Panelists: Dr. Jeanette Linder, Rochele Lawson, Dr. George Dalembert, MD, MSHP, Dr. Marcea Whitaker, Dr. Dawn Paramore, DScoSci, LPCMH, CAADC, CPS and TFCBT
12:36pm – 12:46pm Panel Discussion #2: Q&A
12:46pm – 1:00pm WEW Pillar & Visionary Men Awards Luncheon: Ballroom Doors Open
1:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch Service
1:15pm – 1:35pm WEW Pillar Awards Keynote Introduction: Sarah Benken-Foushee
WEW Pillar Award Keynote Speaker: Tal Thompson
1:35pm – 1:40pm Transition to WEW Pillar Awards & Visionary Men Program
1:40pm – 3:00pm WEW Pillar & Visionary Men Awards Luncheon
Overview of Awards: Emani Guy
Communicate Pillar Honorees: Emani Guy
Connect Pillar Honorees: Sarah Benken-Foushee
Collaborate Pillar Honorees: Sarah Benken-Foushee
Cultivate Pillar Honorees: Sarah Benken-Foushee
Courage Pillar Honorees: Sarah Benken-Foushee
Visionary Men Honorees: Sarah Benken-Foushee
WEW Founders Choice Honoree: Tracy Balazs & Necole Parker
3:00pm – 3:10pm Stretch Break
3:10pm – 3:55pm Fireside Chat: W.E.W CEO Advisors
Introduction of W.E.W. CEO Advisors: Betty Hines
Moderator: Betty Hines
Panelists: Camille Burns, Kimberly Bunton, Necole Parker, Denise Smith
Jenny Jing Zhu, Asma Ishaq
3:55pm – 4:55pm Introduction of Panel Discussion #3: Sarah Benken Foushee
Beyond Borders: Expanding Your Global Business Network
Moderator: Camille Burns
Panelists: Cassandra Dorrington, Jenny Jing Zhu, Martin Ezemma, Socrates Cala
4:55pm – 5:05pm Panel Discussion #3: Q&A
5:05pm – 5:10pm Conference Close/W.E.W. Pillar & Visionary Men Toast: Betty Hines
8:00am – 9:00am Registration Opens
8:30am – 9:15am W.E.W. Pillar Networking Breakfast
9:15am – 9:20am Conference Opening: Sarah Benken Foushee
Introduction of Fireside Chat: 2024 WEW Visionary Men Honorees
9:20am – 10:05am Fireside Chat: 2024 WEW Visionary Men Honorees
Moderator: Betty Hines
Panelists: Ricardo Martinez, Kevin Parker, Kerry Scott, Michael Pearson, Joseph Benanti
10:05am – 10:10am Panel Transition
10:10am – 10:30am Founder’s First Opportunity: Kim Folsom
10:30am – 10:45am Stretch Break
10:45am – 11:45am Introduction of Panel Discussion #4: Sarah Benken Foushee
Cracking the CFO Code: Inside the Mindset of Financial Experts,
Moderator: Tiana Ligon
Panelists: Terrell Brown, Alyssa Fredes, Arthur Anderson, Linda Hamilton
11:45am – 11:55am Panel Discussion #4: Q&A
11:55am – 12:00pm Panel Transition
12:00pm – 1:00pm Introduction of Panel Discussion #5: Yamilca Rodriguez
Navigating AI Growth & Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Brand in a Digital Era
Moderator: Sarah Benken Foushee
Panelists: Erica Dobbs, Alicia Lyttle, Endre Jarraux-Walls, Nilda Thomas
1:00pm – 1:10pm Panel Discussion #5: Q&A
1:10pm – 1:45pm Nosh Networking (Theater Area): Yamilca Rodriguez
1:45pm – 2:00pm Theater Opens
2:00pm – 2:05pm Commercial: Sharrarne Morton
2:05pm – 3:05pm Introduction of Closing Keynote Performer: Sharrarne Morton
Closing Keynote Performer: Jade Simmons
3:05pm – 3:12pm Introduction of WEW COO/CFO: Sarah Benken – Foushee
Conference Closing Remarks: Tiana Ligon
3:12pm – 3:15pm 2025 Conference Location Announcement: Sarah Benken – Foushee