Working in silos, change will not occur. WBC convenes with our Partners, Champions, and Sponsors to move faster together toward our action initiative goals.
Join us for Our Annual Action for Impact Summit!
WBC’s Annual Action for Impact Summit unites thousands of attendees on a fully interactive platform, enabling participants to network, connect, and exchange ideas, innovations, and impact in real time.
This half-day virtual forum showcases preeminent women and men leaders working to ensure women can and will lead in business. The goal of the forum is to showcase the trends, transformations, and innovations within WBC Initiatives.
Panels are organized into three tracks throughout the day.
11:00-11:15 AM EST
Opening Fireside Chat
A welcome chat to gear up for a day filled with transformative insights and valuable connections.
11:15 AM-12:00 PM EST
Women’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence profoundly impacts today’s workforce, and this evolving landscape disproportionately affects women. As artificial intelligence takes center stage, it’s critical that women play a profound role in leadership and decision-making. Join our speakers to learn more about how businesses are innovating to meet the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence while ensuring women’s voices have a seat at the table.
12:05-12:50 PM EST
Women’s Leadership in Cybersecurity
We continue to see an ever-expanding variety of threats to our security, and ensuring there are a multitude of voices at the decision-making table is key to success. Shaping your leadership team with diverse technology leadership is critical to building profitable, purposeful, and inclusive businesses while ensuring that the organization is poised to meet the future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about the important role women play in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
12:55-1:40 PM EST
Women’s Leadership in Science and Biotech
As innovation continues to shape the biotech industry, it’s more important than ever that diverse leaders are at the helm of these organizations. Education and raising awareness about opportunities in the science and biotech sector play crucial roles in ensuring that leaders in these companies reflect the communities in which they operate. Join our panel of experts to gain insights into overcoming challenges, fostering diversity, and driving innovation for women in science and biotech.
11:15 AM-12:00 PM EST
Entrepreneurs Building Business
Women-owned businesses play a critical role in the economic landscape, yet they are often underfunded and under-resourced. It’s more important than ever for women entrepreneurs to shape the future of the business landscape. Join us for a conversation on the significance of collaborating with women-owned businesses and how they are leveraging capital to drive opportunities.
12:05-12:50 PM EST
Women CEO Leadership
Diversifying business leadership roles is critical to corporate success. Women-led companies are known to grow faster, generate more revenue, and achieve higher stock prices. Additionally, they tend to foster a more diverse employee base, leading to a happier workforce and further enhancing the bottom line. Join our panel to hear from women CEOs and corporate board members about the policies and practices organizations are implementing to ensure diverse leadership at the CEO level.
12:55-1:40 PM EST
Women Leading Boards
Building an inclusive workplace starts at the top of a company’s leadership, and board directors play a critical role in guiding decisions that impact a business’s day-to-day operations. Ensuring that boardrooms comprise a diverse set of experts and perspectives is a top priority for companies. Join our panel of board leaders to learn more about the importance of diverse leadership in the boardroom.
11:15 AM -12:00 PM EST
Leading through Talent
As the landscape of the workforce continues to change, finding and retaining great talent isn’t just the job of the HR team. By acknowledging leaders have a collective responsibility in nurturing talent and driving sustainable success, companies can be more effective in building strategies that work for their employees. Join our panel to explore the ways that businesses can prioritize people-focused talent strategies, foster inclusive cultures and build an effective pipeline to leadership.
12:05-12:50 PM EST
Commitment Through Your Brand
The relationship between corporate purpose and brand identity is intricate and often interconnected. Join our panel to discuss how a cohesive purpose can strengthen brand authenticity, resonate with consumers, and drive sustainable growth, highlighting the pivotal role of purpose-driven branding in today’s competitive marketplace.
12:55-1:40 PM EST
Elevating Supplier Diversity
Elevating supplier diversity is critical to fostering equitable economic growth and empowerment. Join our panel of experts as they discuss strategies for increasing opportunities for underrepresented businesses, driving innovation, and creating a more inclusive marketplace.
1:40-1:50 PM EST
Closing Remarks
