2017 INC. WOMEN’S SUMMIT—MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
CIPRIANI 42ND STREET — 110 E 42ND ST; NYC 10017
8a.m.Registration Opens
8- 8:50a.m.Coffee, Tea and Networking
Start your day off right. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a bite to eat as you meet the amazing people you’ll be learning alongside.
8 - 8:50 a.m.Inc. Consulting Corner
We have gathered a team of experts in various areas to offer one-on-one advice and answers to your most pressing business challenges. Our hand-picked experts and business leaders eager to help include:
- Erica Dhawan, founder and CEO, Cotential; and co-author, Get Big Things Done
- Whitney Johnson, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself
8:55- 9:05a.m.Welcome
Opening Remarks: Eric Schurenberg, president and editor in chief,Inc.
9:10- 9:40a.m. Opening Summit Session
We have tailored this program to meet your needs as a business leader. Whether featuring a seasoned entrepreneur or thought leader, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Money Matters: How to Find It, Spend It Wisely, and Manage it as an Entrepreneur
- Jen Rubio, co-founder, Away
Moderator:Maria Aspan, senior editor, Inc.
10:35 - 11:05 a.m.The Challenges of Change and How to Make Moves that Matter
Marla Malcolm Beck, founder and CEO, Bluemercury, Inc.
Interviewer:Kimberly Weisul, editor at large, Inc.
11:05 - 11:35 a.m.Morning Networking Break
Grab a refreshing drink and light snack as you connect with Inc. editors as well as your fellow summit attendees and speakers.
11:05 - 11:35 a.m.Inc. Consulting Corner
We’ve gathered a team of experts in various areas to offer one-on-one advice and answers to your most pressing business challenges. Our hand-picked experts and business leaders eager to help include:
- Erica Dhawan, founder and CEO, Cotential; and co-author, Get Big Things Done
- Whitney Johnson, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself
11:40a.m. - 12:10p.m. The Resilience and Revival of You
Angela Benton, founder and CEO, NewMe Accelerator; and author, Revival
12:15- 12:55 p.m.How to Build a Billion Dollar Business: A Conversation with Spanx Founder Sara Blakely
Sara Blakely, founder and CEO, Spanx
Interviewer: Eric Schurenberg, president and editor in chief, Inc.
1- 2 p.m. Networking Lunch
Enjoy a delicious meal as you take this opportunity to make lasting connections with potential partners, colleagues, and friends.
1 - 2 p.m.Inc. Consulting Corner
We’ve gathered a team of experts in various areas to offer one-on-one advice and answers to your most pressing business challenges. Our hand-picked experts and business leaders eager to help include:
- Erica Dhawan, founder and CEO, Cotential; and co-author, Get Big Things Done
- Whitney Johnson, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself
2:05- 2:50 p.m.Innovating From Within:Lessons FromDisrupters in Residence
- Marla Malcolm Beck, founder and CEO, Bluemercury, Inc.
- Jenny Fleiss, co-founder and CEO, Code Eight; and co-founder, Rent the Runway
- Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO LearnVest; and author, Financially Fearless
Moderator:Kimberly Weisul, editor at large, Inc.
2:55-3:40 p.m.A View from the Top: How to Grow a Better Business
- PolinaRaygorodskaya, co-founder and CEO, Wanderu
3:40 - 4:10 p.m.Afternoon Networking Break
Grab a refreshing drink and light snack as you connect with Inc. editors as well as your fellow summit attendees and speakers.
3:40 - 4:10 p.m.Inc. Consulting Corner
We’ve gathered a team of experts in various areas to offer one-on-one advice and answers to your most pressing business challenges. Our hand-picked experts and business leaders eager to help include:
- Erica Dhawan, founder and CEO, Cotential; and co-author, Get Big Things Done
- Whitney Johnson, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; and author, Disrupt Yourself
4:15 -4:45 p.m.How to Negotiate and Handle Difficult Conversations (The Right Way)
- Carol Sankar, founder, The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership; author, The Chronicles
4:50-5:30 p.m.ClosingSummit Session
We have tailored this program to meet your needs as a business leader. Whether featuring a seasoned entrepreneur or thought leader, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.
5:30p.m.Closing CocktailReception
Spend the final hour of the summit relaxing with Inc. editors, your peers and our speakers. Grab a tasty bite to eat, sip a refreshing drink, and continue to make lasting connections.
5:30 p.m.Inc. Consulting Corner
We’ve gathered a team of experts in various areas to offer one-on-one advice and answers to your most pressing business challenges. Our hand-picked experts and business leaders eager to help include:
- Erica Dhawan, founder and CEO, Cotential; and co-author, Get Big Things Done
- Whitney Johnson, founder and CEO, WLJ Advisors; author, Disrupt Yourself
6:45 p.m.2017 Inc. Women’s Summit concludes