THRIVING IN CHAOS 2024 SUMMIT
THE DETAILS
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Pleasant Grove Farm
7132 Pleasant Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Lisa Stryker
Owner of Stryker Coaching & Communications | Executive Coach
Emily Sharpe
Director, Living Well Program at TIAA
PANELISTS & ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS
Anton Aboukhalil
Director Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at TIAA
Chemere Davis
Senior Business Operations Program Manager at Microsoft
Catie Marolt
Director of AI Strategy and Transformation at Telou Solutions
Ally Evans
Embodiment Coach and Founder of Bravespace CLT
Jeree Slack
Global Program Manager and CWIT Membership Lead
Marta Oddone
Holistic Health Coach and CWIT Technology Lead
Elena Kacan
Sr. Manager of Community & Social Media / Podcast Host, Bloomreach
Logan Angel
Customer Success Operations Manager, Cisco Meraki
Carly O'Brien
Senior Product Manager, The Home Depot, CWIT Co-Founder
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Every year Carolina Women+ in Tech (CWIT) brings our community together to learn how to thrive in chaos.
This year’s all-day summit will be held at the gorgeous Pleasant Grove Farm, just 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Get ready for tangible resources, mentorship, and inspiration to advance your career, and find a core group of fellow women+ in the tech industry while learning something new.
We’re excited to host an epic group of rockstar speakers and panelists, with a bit of networking in between!
Early bird registration is open until Tuesday, August 13. Early bird tickets are $100 and include all-day access to the event, breakfast, and lunch.
Stay tuned for more exciting information including our speakers, vendors, and the agenda for the day.
We hope to see you there!
BOOST YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CWIT is committed to inspiring people to lean into technology, embrace it as a part of their career and stay committed to a growth mentality. Whether you’re a student, young professional, or C-Suite executive everyone deserves to be empowered to improve our community and workplace.
This event brings together talent and allies who work in the field of tech, leverage technology in their role, or someone who is interested in transitioning into being a techie all together. We are on a mission to create a safe space for people to network, gain and give mentorship, as well as be inspired to pour into our community with their gifts.
Does this sound like you? If so, get your ticket now!
Ticket Tiers
Early Bird (20% Off Through August 13): $100
General Admission (August 14 – September 12): $125
Please reach out to us for bulk ticket discounts and financial assistance needs.
What Does My General Admission Ticket Get?
- Breakfast, Coffee, Tea
- Interactive Workshop
- Lunch
- Keynote Speech
- Afternoon Panel Discussion
- Vendors
Event Agenda
9:00am - 9:30am: Check-In & Breakfast
Grab some coffee and a bite to eat, mingle with the speakers and other attendees!
9:30am - 9:45am: Welcome Remarks from CWIT Board Member
Jeree Slack, Gobal Program Manager at Genesys Cloud Services and CWIT Membership Lead
9:45am - 10:00am: Morning Mindfulness Exercise
Marta Oddone, Holistic Health Coach and CWIT Technology Lead
10:00am - 11:30am: Fireside Chat Panel: Ethical AI & Industry Disruption
Moderator: Ally Evans, Embodiment Coach
Panelists:
Chemere Davis, Senior Business Operations Program Manager at Microsoft
Anton Aboukhalil, Director of Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at TIAA
Catie Marolt, Director of AI Strategy and Transformation at Telou Solutions
Elena Kacan, Sr. Manager of Community & Social Media / Podcast Host, Bloomreach
11:30am - 12:30pm: Break for Lunch & Vendor Exhibition
12:30pm - 1:15pm: Afternoon Interactive Workshop: Fierce Self-Compassion: The Key to Working Smart
Facilitated by Lisa Stryker, Owner of Stryker Coaching & Communications.
You’ve never been one to go easy on yourself but beating yourself up creates white-knuckle efforting and often leads to overworking with no return on the investment of your precious time. There’s a better, more sustainable way to motivate yourself that allows you to make significant contributions in the long term without exhaustion, resentment and burnout. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to employ fierce self-compassion to get the job done and save your sanity in the process.
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Sponsor Spotlight & Short Break
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Keynote Speaker: Managing Stress and Building Resilience
Emily Sharpe, Living Well Program Firector at TIAA.
Emily will open the session with an active meditation and centering activity to help us refresh our minds as we transition to a topic focused on thriving in chaos. Emily will provide tips on managing stress and building resilience with the ever-changing nature of careers in tech.
3:00pm: Event Close
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS
We need your help to make this event a success! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our application form and we’ll be in touch about volunteer opportunities. For more information about sponsorship, please email Cassidy Sheehan.
FAQs
Do I need a laptop?
We recommend bringing a notebook to take notes in, but you don’t need your laptop for any of our sessions.
Are food/drinks included?
Yes, breakfast and lunch will be provided for our attendees, as well as snacks. Please let us know if you. have any dietary restrictions or allergies at [email protected] with the subject “Thriving in Chaos Diet Restriction.”
What do I wear?
The dress code for the day is business casual. Come comfortable but ready to make a great impression.
Where do I sit?
Seating is open! Feel free to network and make friends!
How can I share my experience online?
We’d love for you to share the day with your friends! Please use our event hashtag – #thrivinginchaos24 or #cwit
What are your accessibility options?
If you have accessibility needs or concerns, please contact [email protected].
What happens if I’m running late?
No worries; it happens! Please still join us whenever you are able to arrive. We will have a welcome table at the entrance, and our volunteers will make sure you find us.
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