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On Saturday, March 9, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students and community members will come together for Adelphi University’s premier Women’s Leadership Conference.
2024 Conference
At Adelphi University’s premier Women’s Leadership Conference, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students, and community members came together for a day of influential connections, compelling discussions and development opportunities. The 2024 conference kicked off with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, and the evening keynote speaker was Jennifer Hyman, Co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.
Conference Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Conference Check In |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Kickoff Session and Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session I
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| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Breakout Session II
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| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Breakout Session III
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| 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Networking Cocktails |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Awards Celebration & Keynote Dinner
There is an additional fee for the dinner portion of the event for non-student participants. |
Women's Leadership Conference 2024
At Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference, on Saturday, March 9, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students, and community members came together for a day of influential connections, compelling discussions and opportunities. Launch Gallery
Women's Leadership Conference 2024
At Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference, on Saturday, March 9, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students, and community members came together for a day of influential connections, compelling discussions and opportunities. 7 Photos-
Participant of the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference taking advantage of the free onsite professional headshots during the conference.
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Student participants of the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference.
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Pictured from left to right: Bita Sultan Mir MS ‘01, Irene Quarshie ‘98 Jennifer Rosado and Humera Qazi ‘93 MBA.
Panelists and the moderator engaged in conversation about the challenges they have faced as women of color and the way they overcame adversity to break barriers and propel them to success.
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Participants of the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference enjoying a panel discussion.
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Pictured from left to right: Kees Leune PhD ‘07, Kevin Goodman ‘00 MBA ‘02, and Linda Chan MBA.
Panelists speaking on Tech Trailblazers: Leading in the AI Age panel gives the audience insights into tech developments and understanding how tech can be turned into an advantage.
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Pictured from left to right: Anna Zinko and Jennifer Hyman.
Jennifer Hyman, CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway speaking at the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference Keynote Dinner.
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2024 Women’s Leadership Conference participants at the onsite free Career Support Hub where professional guidance is offered to help navigate different career paths.
Letters of Support
2024 Conference Videos
Empower Women Future Leaders
The newly established Women’s Leadership Fund will support the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, ensuring robust programming and underwriting the cost of attendance for Adelphi students, as well as providing leadership activities, professional development, and other opportunities that support the growth and empowerment of Adelphi women.
Women’s Leadership Conference
Location
Ruth S. Harley University Center