2025 SIM Women Leadership Summit Agenda
Summit Kickoff at 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT
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Track
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Track
11:30 am
Opening Remarks: I Am
Kristen Lamoreaux
12:00 pm
I Am Becoming
Daphne Jones
We evolve as humans, as technologists, as leaders. Learn from Daphne Jones how each stage is demarcated and what actions to take within each for goal achievement and career success.
12:45 pm
5 Minute Movement Break ~ Might be yoga!
I Am Human: Thriving in the Age of AI
Dr. Quintin McGrath
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and characterized by unprecedented complexity (e.g., VUCA-Max - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous, and now also Massive, Accelerating, and eXponential), what is our uniquely human contribution?
12:50 pm
I Am C-Suite Ready
Anjana Harve, Joan Holman, RJ Juliano, Lori Seuch
Hear from four CIOs on what you need to become C-Suite Ready!
1:15 pm
15 Minute Networking Break
Connect across the country!
I Am Building Security Resilience
Panelists: Tammy Klotz, CISO; Christina Mazzone, DCISO, Donna Ross, CISO
Moderator: Mel Reyes
What are you doing to not only withstand but also quickly recover from and adapt to security incidents or disruptions, encompassing proactive measures and reactive capabilities to minimize the impact of threats
1:30 pm
I Am Ambitious
TianEn Stephenson
Often ambition in women is viewed negatively; TianEn Stephenson counters this notion and shares her playbook for pursuing desires, securing 'Yes!' responses both professionally and personally.
1:55 pm
5 Minute Movement Break ~ Might involve food!
2:00 pm
I Am A Board Member:(Un)Common Ground Storytelling Series
Panelists: Cammie Dunaway, Sheila Talton, Lili Gil Valletta
Moderator: Kristen Lamoreaux
Our joint session between SIM and ITSMF explores the personal and professional journeys of our panelists to becoming Board Directors at major companies.
3:00 pm
5 Minute Movement Break ~ Might be humor!
I Am Connected
Michelle Lederman
How do you build executive relationships in a virtual world, let alone trust? Learn from Michelle Tillis Lederman how to thrive and be a Connected Leader.
3:05 pm
I Am Thinking Globally
Panelists: Fern Johnson, Emily Hall
Today's business world is global regardless of your organization footprint. Learn from our panelists on Thinking Globally across risk, people, and business.
3:30 pm
15 Minute Networking Break
Connect across the country!
I Am Leading Through the Curve
Panel
In an era of rapid innovation and constant change, today’s technology leaders must be more than operators—they must be adaptable visionaries who guide their organizations through ambiguity, acceleration, and transformation.
3:45 pm
I Am Resilient: Ditch the Chaos, Embrace the Possibilities
Mel Reyes
Powerful approach to shift your mindset, define what truly matters, and create a game plan for achieving your goals while staying true to yourself. Leverage the 5 V's to advance everything you do: Views, Values, Vulnerability, Voice, & Vision!
4:10 pm
5 Minute Movement Break ~ Definitely dancing!
4:15 pm
I Am AI First, Human Always
Sandy Carter
In the age of AI, prioritizing human values alongside technological innovation is crucial. AI First, Human Always explores how leaders can balance cutting-edge AI capabilities with human-centered thinking. By embedding empathy, ethics, and accountability at the core of AI strategy, organizations can ensure meaningful, sustainable growth. The future isn't just AI-driven; it's human-led, with technology amplifying our greatest strengths.
5:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Kristen Lamoreaux
Inside the "intersection of technology and business," and this is truer today than ever.
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