Agenda

  • 1st Day 28 April 2025
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM Kick-Off - Introducing EmpowerHer
1:10 PM - 2:40 PM Keynote Deb Smallwood

Becoming a SelfPowered Woman Workshop

Are you ready to reclaim your power, unlock your potential, and become the SelfPowered Woman you were meant to be?

Join Deb Smallwood, Creator of SelfPowerment in this workshop designed to guide women on a transformative journey of becoming a SelfPowered Woman.

Leveraging her up-coming book SelfPowerment and the four core principles of SelfPowerment Framework—Acknowledge Your Human-ness, Awaken Your Inner Being, Accept the Moment, and Align Your Doing—participants will begin to learn how to silence the mental noise, reconnect with their amazing human-being powers and take intentional actions to elevate to their desired career potential.

Featuring high-level insights and research from her up-coming book and interactive exercises, Deb will inspire and empower women to thrive with clarity, stillness, choice, and intent, both personally and professionally.

A key takeway from this workshop will be access to the SelfPowerment Assessment Tool. A link will be available after the session to help participant identify their strengths and areas for growth as you begin your SelfPowerment journey.

2:40 PM - 3:15 PM BREAK
3:15 PM - 3:40 PM Panel - Breaking Barriers: How Mentorship and Sponsorship Propel Women to the Top in Insurance

Mentorship and sponsorship are essential tools for advancing women in the insurance industry, fostering career growth, and bridging the leadership gap. This panel will bring together industry executives to explore the transformative impact of mentorship and sponsorship, highlighting personal stories, strategies for cultivating these relationships, and actionable insights to create pathways for success. Discover how these initiatives can empower women, drive innovation, and elevate the entire insurance sector.

3:40 PM - 4:05 PM Panel - Driving Innovation in Insurance: The Intersection of Investment and Technology

As the insurance industry evolves, venture capitalists and innovation experts are shaping its future by combining strategic investments with transformative technologies. This panel brings together leaders at the forefront of innovation to discuss how cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking investment strategies are creating new opportunities and addressing industry challenges. Gain valuable insights into trends, success stories, and actionable strategies from experts driving meaningful change in the insurance landscape.

4:05 PM - 4:30 PM Panel - Leading with Confidence: Empowering Women to Drive Change

Confidence is a key driver of leadership success, yet many women face unique barriers in developing and maintaining it. This panel brings together inspiring leaders to explore strategies for overcoming the confidence gap and empowering women to step into impactful leadership roles. Through personal stories, practical insights, and actionable advice, attendees will learn how to build confidence, foster supportive networks, and lead with purpose.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Fireside Chat

Charting the Future: Leadership, Technology, and Transforming the Insurance Landscape

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with a senior technology executive as we explore the evolving role of technology in reshaping the insurance industry. This closing session will delve into the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation, leadership lessons from the top, and strategies for fostering innovation in a fast-paced environment. Gain valuable insights into how senior leaders balance technology, culture, and strategy to drive meaningful change and stay ahead of the curve.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reception

This reception is combined with IHS and the CT Captive Forum. 

  • 2nd Day 29 April 2025
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Checkin
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Yoga
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Networking Breakfast