Keynote Speaker Emily P. Freeman is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions and How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. With a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily has been a featured speaker for Renovaré, Anglican Mission in the Americas, Faith and Culture Writers Conference, and The Apprentice Gathering. Her writing has been featured in Today Parents, Christianity Today, and Patheos. Her nationally ranked podcast, The Next Right Thing, has more than 26 million downloads and she regularly offers perspective and clarity through her weekly newsletter, The Soul Minimalist. Emily is a glad partner to her husband John and together they have three children: two in college and one in high school.

Moderator: Christine Elson, Center for the Study of Capitalism Panelists: Alexandra Salas, CEO, Business Council for Peace Renee Just, Department Chair, Forsyth Tech Taylor Walker, Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Priorities, Winston-Salem State University Exploring the complexities of generational expectations in the workplace, join this panel as they address common misconceptions and how to foster an inclusive environment for innovation and growth. This group of extraordinary women will explore strategies for bridging generational gaps and creating a supportive workplace that values every voice and experience.

Workshop Leader Sally Loftis, Managing Director, Loftis Partners Led by a seasoned human resources professional, this workshop discusses the challenges of finding and retaining employees in a rapidly changing economy. Participants will explore the crucial concept of pay equity, its significance for women in the workforce, and how assessing pay can address systemic racial injustices tied to wage inequality. This session will provide valuable insights and practical tools to promote fair compensation practices.

Moderator Steven Smulowitz Panelists Abby Donnelly Marybeth Hays Lily Chang Despite media attention on the lack of women on corporate boards, getting on a board is still a major and confusing undertaking. Join this panel for an insightful session on securing paid corporate board positions, where you will learn how to strategically leverage your professional network and enhance your board readiness. We will demystify the board search and give you the scoop on everything from board bios to recruiters to platforms that connect candidates with board opportunities and board education programs.

Workshop Leader L'Oreal Neal, Talent Initiatives Lead As many organizations face challenges in sustaining their DEI efforts amidst shifting landscapes, many DEI departments are being shut down while others remain but are hanging on tight against anti-DEI headwinds. It's arguably more important than ever to ensure that leaders and employees understand your organization's commitment to DEI in support of ALL employees and how to prepare for the long journey ahead. During this workshop session, attendees will gain practical strategies for securing buy-in of leadership in ensuring the long-term success of DEI initiatives within organizations.