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EmpowerHER: Beyond Boundaries

Driving Change, Sparking Connections

April 13, 2026 | CT Convention Center

The Insurance Thought Leadership Event

Following the success of the Inaugural EmpowerHER Event in 2025, we are proud to host EmpowerHER 2026. This is a one-of-a-kind gathering designed to celebrate and empower women and allies in the InsurTech industry. In partnership with the InsurTech America Symposium, this exclusive pre-event sets the tone for an incredible experience in Connecticut, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

This in-person event is dedicated to inspiration, connection, and celebration—bringing together thought leaders, delivering career-boosting insights, and fostering meaningful relationships to help propel careers in insurance and technology.

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2026 Agenda

A full-day experience for women in insurance and financial services to lead, innovate, and transform.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM	Emcee Kick off
	Welcome remarks and logistics
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Morning Networking and EmpowerHER Breakfast
	Networking breakfast.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM	Opening Panel: Breaking the Mold – Women Leading the Next Era of Insurance
	Challenging the status quo in leadership, operations, and innovation
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM	Beyond Buzzwords: Real Talk on AI, Automation, and the Human Touch
	AI driven transformation with empathy and human experience
12:05 PM – 12:45 PM	Follow the Money Investment, Capital, and Women Changing the Game
	Sponsored keynote. Potential speakers include Amy Friedrich or Kara Hoogenson;
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM	Lunch
	Sponsored lunch
1:50 PM – 2:30 PM	Building Without Borders From Silos to Systems
	Cross functional, enterprise wide transformation
2:35 PM – 3:15 PM	Customer 3.0 Designing for Tomorrow’s Insurance Consumer
	Rethinking customer journeys for inclusive, future ready experiences
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM	Sponsored Networking
	Tentative Delanea
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM	Trailblazers Unplugged Lightning Talks
	Five to six rapid spotlights by gamechangers
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM	Closing Remarks
	Final reflections and wrap up

2026 SPEAKERS

Gina Hardy

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association

Lisa Bickus

Chief Executive Officer 1891 Financial Life

Bhamini R. Patel

Innovation Strategist The Hartford

Ewelina Mroczek

VP, Digital Product Transformation Lincoln Financial Group

Kristen D. Willey

Lead Distribution Sales Consultant Mutual of Omaha

Bobbie Shrivastav

Co-Founder, CEO Solvrays

Lucy Graham

Director of Marketing CalcFocus

Fabiola Best

Senior Vice President and COO Continental General

Susan Kelly

Assistant Vice President Wellabe

Danielle Clifford

SVP, Head of Business Transformation Farmers Insurance

Laurel Jordan

Member Executive Council for Leading Change

Meredith Barnes-Cook

Senior Principal Datos Insights

Kerry Macca

President & Founder GTM Collective

Heather H. Wilson

Chief Executive Officer CLARA Analytics

Kim (McDermott) Morton

Founder and President First Division Marketing

Sarah Bogan

Founder and Advisor Maverick Advisory Services

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Sponsor a Group Table

EmpowerHER offers exclusive Group Table opportunities — perfect for insurance companies and organizations looking to expose their leaders in a supportive, empowering environment.

Reserve a premium table for 8 in a prime location and showcase your organization’s commitment to advancing women and allies in the insurance and InsurTech industries. Group tables can be branded with your company’s name and logo, visibly reflecting your support for leadership, diversity, and innovation.

Interested in sponsoring a table? Contact us now.

Venue

30,000+ insurance professionals within a 1-mile radius
Over 10+ major insurance companies in the local area
Convention Center connected to the Hartford Marriott Downtown
Ample parking onsite
Bradley International Airport only 14 miles away
Hartford Union Station is 1.2 miles away
Close to major highways for quick access
Scenic function areas with river views so you can take in springtime in New England

HARTFORD UNION STATION

Bradley International Airport

Stay At Marriott Downtown

Located in the heart of Hartford, the Hartford Marriott Downtown offers modern elegance and top-tier amenities, conveniently connected to the Connecticut Convention Center and near the Connecticut River. Use the button below to start the reservation process.

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Past Attendees

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible attendees who helped make the event a grand success!

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