Wednesday, March 12

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern

Registration for In-Person Attendees

 

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern

Networking Luncheon

 

1:00 pm - 1:05 pm Eastern

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE  | President and CEO | FEI

 

1:05 pm – 1:55 pm Eastern

Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Skidmore | CEO and Leadership Doctor | The Leadership Hospital

 

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm Eastern

Advocate & Achieve: Taking Control of Your Career
Leveraging self-awareness to become your own best advocate and unlock the resources you need to thrive.

Moderator:
Liz Crowe | Chief Professional Accounting Fellow | FEI

Presenter:
Melissa Bird | Vice President Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy | Johnson & Johnson

 

2:25 pm – 2:45 pm Eastern

Unlock Your Potential Skills Through Career Agility
Inspiring the next generation of exceptional female talent.

Moderator:
Liz Crowe | Chief Professional Accounting Fellow | FEI

Presenter:
Lysa Sanchez | Americas Career Experiences Leader | Ernst & Young LLP

 

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm Eastern

Who Run the World: Empowerment in Finance with a Trailblazing Female Leader

Moderator:
Liz Crowe | Chief Professional Accounting Fellow | FEI

Presenter:
Alice Jolla | Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Vice President, Corporate Finance and Services | Microsoft Corporation

 

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern

Networking and Stretch Break

 

3:30 pm - 3:50 pm Eastern

Deep Dive: From Challenge to Expertise
Leaning into continuous learning, skills development, and becoming an expert in your field.

Moderator:
Holly Grennan | Senior Director, Technical Accounting Advisory & Policy | Nike, Inc.

Presenter:
Melissa Burgum | Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller | Accenture LLP

 

3:55 pm - 4:15 pm Eastern

Chart Your Course: Mapping a Fulfilling Career
Planning your career path, setting ambitious goals, and taking actionable steps toward achieving them.

Presenter:
Muneera Carr | Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | Wells Fargo

 

4:20 pm - 4:40 pm Eastern

Cultivating Connections: Building Relationships That Last
Moving beyond transactional networking to create authentic, supportive relationships that drive personal and professional growth.

Moderator:
Alanna Lawrence | Associate Professional Accounting Fellow | FEI

Presenter:
Karen Young | Partner | PwC

 

4:45 pm - 5:05 pm Eastern

Inspiring Others: The Ripple Effect of Giving Back
The importance of giving back through mentorship and creating a cycle of support and empowerment.

Moderator:
Alanna Lawrence | Associate Professional Accounting Fellow | FEI

Presenter:
Marie Gallagher | Senior Vice President and Controller | PepsiCo

 

5:05 pm Eastern

Adjournment and Closing Remarks

 

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Eastern

Networking and Cocktail Reception

 

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