April 16-17, 2015
Named Penn State’s Outstanding Program of the year, the Powerful Women Paving the Way conference is a two-day event that brings together accomplished female leaders, young professionals, and students to share insights, exchange ideas, and empower their careers.
Conference registration is now open! To register, visit www.smeal.psu.edu/powerfulwomen.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, April 16, 2015: Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, University Park, PA
- Pre-Dinner Networking Reception: Kelly Watson, Managing Partner, KPMG New Jersey
- Dinner with Keynote Speaker: Sandy Barbour, Director, Penn State Athletics
Friday, April 17, 2015: Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, University Park, PA
- Morning Keynote: Donna Lagani, SVP and publishing director, Cosmopolitan Magazine
- Morning Breakout Sessions
- PWPW Talks: 15-minute talks from various speakers
- Lunch with Keynote: Kim Dixon, Executive VP & COO, FedEx Office
- Afternoon Breakout Sessions
- Group Breakout Session
- Closing
Breakout Session Highlights
A variety of topics will be covered throughout the day that will engage both professionals and students in a collaborative atmosphere:
- Finding success and making an impact in a new position
- Health and wellness in the workplace
- Wage negotiations
- Men as advocates for women in the workplace
- Work life balance with “power couples”
- Bridging the gender gap
Accommodations
A block of rooms will be available Thursday evening at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel using group code POWD15A. To reserve a room under the group code, call 1-800-233-7505 by March 27.