Opening Ceremony  

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker 

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Panel Discussion 
The Art of Negotiation: Redefining Power in Gender Dynamics

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session Description:

Negotiation has long been viewed as a high-stakes game of power and persuasion — but for women, the rules are often different. Gender dynamics in the workplace shape how women are perceived when they advocate for themselves, creating unique barriers to career advancement and pay equity.

This session will unpack the art of negotiation through the lens of female empowerment. From understanding unconscious bias and cultural expectations to mastering the skills that shift conversations from confrontation to collaboration, participants will explore how women can navigate and reshape the negotiation table.

In this session, we will explore:

• Why gender stereotypes influence how women negotiators are perceived — and how to disrupt them.

• Practical negotiation strategies tailored to workplace scenarios (salary, promotions, leadership opportunities, flexible work).

• Harnessing emotional intelligence and empathy as strengths, not weaknesses.

• Building confidence, resilience, and executive presence when advocating for yourself.

• How organizations can create systems that normalize and reward women’s negotiation efforts.

Takeaway:

Attendees will gain actionable tools to approach negotiation with confidence, transform barriers into opportunities, and influence systemic change in workplace culture — turning negotiation into a driver of empowerment and leadership.

FEATURE SPEAKER 

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Panel Discussion
Money, Marriage & Menopause: Issues That Impact Women’s Careers

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Session Description:

From financial independence to balancing family responsibilities and navigating the physical and emotional realities of menopause, women face pivotal life hurdles that directly impact their careers. Too often, these issues are overlooked or stigmatized in the workplace, leaving women to silently carry disproportionate burdens that affect their growth, leadership opportunities, and overall well-being.

This session will break the silence around money, marriage, and menopause — three major factors shaping women’s professional journeys. It will explore how women can successfully navigate these challenges and how forward-thinking organizations can design inclusive policies, support systems, and cultures that enable women not just to stay in the workforce, but to thrive and lead.

Key Issues to be Addressed:

• Money: Gender pay gaps, financial literacy, and building wealth as a form of empowerment.

• Marriage & Caregiving: How caregiving responsibilities, cultural expectations, and family planning choices affect career trajectories.

• Menopause: Stigma, workplace bias, and the urgent need for menopause-friendly workplace policies.

Takeaway:

By addressing money, marriage, and menopause head-on, companies and women leaders can rewrite outdated narratives, reduce attrition, and create a more equitable, compassionate, and high-performing workplace.

Panel Discussion
Beyond Silence: Building Workplaces Free from Sexual Harassment

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Session Description:
Sexual harassment remains one of the most pervasive barriers to women’s safety, confidence, and advancement in the workplace. While the conversation is no longer new, the approach to solving it must evolve. This session will go beyond compliance training and reporting mechanisms to explore innovative, engaging, and holistic strategies that empower women, hold organizations accountable, and reshape workplace culture.

Key Angles to Explore:
·       The Individual Experience: Giving women tools to recognize harassment, set boundaries, and access resources without fear of retaliation.
·       The Organizational Role: Moving from “check-the-box” compliance to building proactive cultures of respect, transparency, and accountability.
·       Men as Allies: Training male leaders and colleagues to actively challenge harassment, shift toxic dynamics, and champion safe environments.
·       Legal & Policy Evolution: Understanding global best practices and new approaches to safeguarding employees.
·       Healing & Resilience: Addressing the emotional and psychological toll of harassment and how organizations can provide better mental health and recovery support.

Takeaway:
Participants will leave with practical tools to identify, address, and prevent harassment, as well as frameworks for building safe, inclusive, and equitable workplaces where women can focus on growth rather than survival.

Cocktail Reception 

4:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.