AGENDA
This is a working agenda and will be subject to updates as we confirm programming. Please view our 2024 agenda and 2024 speakers pages for an idea on specific programming.
Wednesday, September 3rd
Sponsor Pavilion open 1 pm – 6 pm
12:00 – 7:00 pm: Registration Open
2:00 – 3:30 pm: Mentorship Program Get Together (Invite Only) sponsored by Cargocheck
3:45 – 5:00 pm: Book Club Discussion (Open to all Attendees)
4:30 - 5:00 pm: First Timers Meet-Up (Invite Only)
5:00 – 5:30 pm: Mixer Pairing sponsored by Shrieve Chemical
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Opening Cocktail Reception sponsored by Barentz; Photobooth sponsored by Wego Chemical
Thursday, September 4th
Sponsor Pavilion open 8 am – 3 pm
6:30 – 7:30 am: Sunrise Workout
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast sponsored by Pilot Chemical
9:00 – 9:20 am: Opening Remarks from Women in Chemicals Co-Founders
9:20 – 10:00 am: Opening Keynote Session
10:00 - 10:15 am: Coffee Break sponsored by Rierden Chemical
10:15 - 11:15 am: Concurrent Session 1
Own Your Image: Building and Elevating Your Personal Brand with Gretchen Hydo
Lead Like a Woman: The Power of Authentic and Empathetic Leadership with Jen Wilson - sponsored by Wacker
Aligning Purpose with Performance: Building a Shared Vision Across the Organization and Beyond with Jamie Shah
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Concurrent Session 2
Embracing Change: Navigating Career Shifts with Purpose and Clarity with Christine Bryant - sponsored by Brenntag
Burnout to Balance: Achieving Harmony in High-Stakes Careers
Senior Leadership Symposium: Engaging Discussions for Executives
12:15 - 1:15 pm: Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 pm: Concurrent Session 3
Building Bridges: [Male] Allyship for [Gender] Equity
Transforming the Chemical Industry: Harnessing Automation, Digitization, and Machine Learning for the Future
Green Chemistry, Green Profits: Leveraging Sustainability for Bottom-Line Success with Jennifer Singleton - sponsored by Veolia
2:15 - 2:30 pm: Coffee Break
2:30 – 3:15 pm: Woman of the Year Award and Interview
3:30 – 5:00 pm: Activities
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Cocktail Reception
6:30 – 9:30 pm: Celebratory Dinner and Reception
Friday,
September 5th
Sponsor Pavilion open 8 am – 12 pm
6:30 – 7:30 am: Sunrise Workout
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am: The Global Impact of the Chemical Industry - Shaping the Future presented and sponsored by ICIS
10:00 – 10:15 am: Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:15 am: Concurrent Session 4
Mastering Influence: Building Effective Networks with Lauren McLendon - sponsored by Harcros
The Art of Persuasion: Communicating with Confidence in the Boardroom and Beyond with Laura Boninsegni - sponsored by Bakelite
Strategic Partnerships: Leveraging Alliances for Growth and Innovation
11:15 - 11:30 am: Coffee Break
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Closing Keynote
12:30 - 12:45 pm: Closing Remarks