Unleashing Your Power

Creating an Authentic Career Path

October 27th

Agenda

12 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration and Lunch

Connelly Commons

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Opening Remarks

Leavey Ballroom

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Keynote Fireside Chat with Kara Swisher

Moderated by Professor Allison Koester

Leavey Ballroom

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM

Transition

2:10 PM - 3:15 PM

Workshops

Caseroom #140

The Curious Calendar Game with Coach Coco

Caseroom #250

The Game of Life with Spid Werks

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM

Career Panels

Consulting, Leavey Ballroom

Finance, Caseroom #140

Technology, Leavey Ballroom

Entrepreneurship & VC, Caseroom #145

Real Estate, Caseroom #360

Marketing & Hospitality, Caseroom #250

Social Impact & International Dev, Caseroom #160

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Note

by Agnes Dasewicz

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Happy Hour

Terrace outside Connelly Commons

Workshops and Keynote Session

Workshop 1: The Curious Calendar Game

'All business students struggle to balance schoolwork, social life, and self-care. Coach Coco analyzes your schedule to see if it meets your goals. Explore pivotal moments, your strengths, and your blind spots. Detailed discussions provide holistic strategies for personal and professional success.

Discover more about Coach Coco's transformative journey here.

Workshop 2: The ‘Game of Life’ with Spid Werks

'Spid Werkz World Championship: The Board Game' elevates athletic strategy. It's a fun game that shows elite athletes' struggles. Help your athlete win by improving their judgment and strategy. It combines fun reading with business advice from successful athletes.

Meet the Spid Werkz Coaches: Judith Vogel, Katie Lane, Sera Bulbul, Grace Libben, Tom Dziadkowiec, Peter Swiek

Keynote Session

"Fireside Chat with Kara Swisher," facilitated by Prof. Allison Koester.

Kara Swisher is a tech and business leader, an SFS alum at Georgetown University. Her podcasts "On with Kara Swisher" and "Pivot" are popular, and she contributes to New York Magazine. She co-founded Vox Media's Silicon Valley business news website Recode in 2014.

Learn More

Meet Our Career Panel

From Consulting, Finance, Technology, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital, Marketing & Hospitality, Social Impact & International Development

A Grand Finale with Agnes Dasewicz

Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at DFC, Agnes Dasewicz has been a beacon in the realm of international development and finance. Her illustrious career encompasses leadership roles in some of the most impactful initiatives globally.

Gear up, future business leaders, for an electrifying session with Agnes Dasewicz at the upcoming 2023 GWiB Conference! As the commanding force behind DFC's strategic evolution, Agnes has sculpted transformative policies and steered game-changing operations. Dive deep into her trailblazing journey from spearheading impactful initiatives at SEAF to incubating groundbreaking ventures at the Kauffman Foundation. Grasp the essence of her innovative investment blueprints, crafted during her tenure at the Rockefeller Foundation. With global accolades like igniting Power Africa at USAID and foundational roles at powerhouses like IFC, AIG Private Equity, and the Grassroots Business Fund, Agnes's insights promise a masterclass in marrying finance and entrepreneurship. This is your golden ticket to a front-row seat in global business strategy.

Networking

Amplify your GWiB Leadership Conference journey by forging impactful connections during our exclusive Happy Hours.

Sponsorships

Our conference would not be possible without the financial support of our sponsoring companies and organizations.

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