Empowerment Fest

Official Launch Party for

the Unapologetech Community

Unapologetech Circle

We’re excited to bring the UnapologeTECH community together in person. Get inspired, and connect with thought leaders, change agents, and allies. Network with ambitious new graduates and young professionals in the community and share knowledge and resources to empower them for their bright future ahead!

Guest Speakers

Leah McGowen-Hare
Salesforce

Leah McGowen-Hare

SVP, Trailblazer Community
Brook Scott
Merging Path

Brooks Scott

CEO & Forbes Council Member

Kalina Bryant

Founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister

Google Cloud

Cynthia Hester

Global Director, Customer Programs

agenda

The community is composed of women tech industry executives and allies invested in helping recent graduates and women who are 1-3 years within their career and seek guidance. We are committed to bridging the equity gap in the enterprise technology industry and we advocate for inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, and equity through community-driven initiatives and knowledge sharing.

5:30pm - 5:45pm

Check-in, Champagne & Networking on the VIP Terrace

5:45pm - 6:00pm

Welcome and Special Announcements

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Women in TECH Breaking Barriers and Creating a Thriving community featuring:


Leah Mcgowen-Hare, SVP Trailblazer Community at Salesforce
Cynthia Hester, Global Director of Customer Programs at Google
Kalina Bryant, Founder of UnapologeTECH and Forbes 30 under 30 Lister


Dismantling bias and creating genuine partnerships in the workplace featuring:


Brooks Scott, Chief Culture Curator at Merging Path and Forbes Council Member

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Networking, food, and wine hour to continue the conversation about the strategic, inspirational, and aspirational plans ahead while meeting new peers and exploring new ideas.

Sponsors

Merging Path
AXR Winery
Crowdvocate
The Success League