WID Michigan Defense Leadership Summit

WID Michigan Defense Leadership Summit

Join us at the WID Michigan Defense Leadership Summit for a day of networking, learning, and collaboration with industry leaders!

By Women in Defense - Michigan Chapter

Date and time

Thursday, May 16 · 8am - 4pm EDT

Location

MSU Management Education Center

811 West Square Lake Road Troy, MI 48098

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Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration, Coffee & Networking

8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications

Caffeine and food - what could be better?

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome

Sue Tellier

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote

Michelle Letcher, Retired BG AFC, Author & Business Owne

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Session One: Large & Small Business Perspectives

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout 1: Gender Balance & Leadership at the Detroit Arsenal

Jason Middleton, GVSC

The Detroit Arsenal is the hub of the Defense Industry in the state of Michigan. Leadership from the organizations located within the Detroit Arsenal work with Senior Defense officials to develop, p...

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout 2: Talent Attraction & Retention in Michigan

Rachel Gray, Executive Director, Hello West Michigan

Christine Akroush, Academy Coach, Center Line High

Beth Swanson, Strategic Initiatives, MEDC

Moderator: Vicki Rowinski

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking Break

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Women in Defense Michigan - Why WID Matters

Sonya Zanardelli, Mentorship Director

Jill Spengler, STEM Director

Maura Rylander, Scholarship Director

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 2: Personal Branding

Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR

"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal." - Ron Burgundy. Learn how to build and sustain a powerful personal brand that positions you as a respected leader in the defense industry ...

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Networking Break

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout 1: How to Build Strong Connections

John Paulson, GLDS

Christina Rieger, ILSC

Moderator: Carrie Mead

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout 2: Leverage the Industry Moment to Drive Your Business Growth

Stacey Eeman, Moderator

Sandy Shecter, Rehmann

Vicki Selva, Oakland Thrive

Linda Paulin-Hebden, WNG

Investing in manufacturing capabilities is crucial for enhancing national defense, supporting American forces, and advancing technology. This is a key moment to strengthen our supply systems for futu...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Networking Break

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Closing Keynote - Oakland University

Ora Pecovitz, President, Oakland University

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing

Karen Kiewski, WID-MI Vice President

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking Happy Hour

About this event

  • 8 hours

WID-Michigan calls on leaders at all stages of their professional career to attend the Michigan Defense Leadership Summit and discover new ways to unleash their potential, strengths, direction, and work habits. Attendees will leave the Summit feeling inspired and empowered with a fresh set of skills to tackle today's leadership challenges.

If you want to enhance your leadership potential, we invite you to join us.

Stay tuned for more details on keynote speakers and breakout sessions.

Sponsorship can be purchased directly through the ticket link.

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Organized by

Women in Defense - Michigan Chapter

Formed in 2007, the Michigan Chapter seeks to strengthen and influence the defense and national security industry by inspiring women, cultivating leadership, and growing professional relationships.

                              Please look us up at www.wid-mi.org or email membership@wid-mi.org

$125 – $7,500