Women's Business Group "Connectivity" Summit Boston

Women's Business Group "Connectivity" Summit Boston

We're honored to bring you a one-day summit for 100 women in business and their supporters.

By Women's Business Group Connects

Date and time

Friday, October 4 · 9:30am - 4pm EDT

Location

Harvard Club of Boston

374 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration & Seating


Attendees will arrive at the Harvard Foyer to check in and will will be escorted to their designated seat in Harvard Hall. They will also be shown the exhibitor tables. Coffee, tea, and a light conti...

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Professional Headshots


Keeping in theme with supporting women in business, headshots in a designated area with the backdrop choice of Boston's infamous Commonwealth Avenue or the elegant double staircase will be available ...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome Speech

Janika LeMaitre, President at WBG Connects

Maria DiLorenzo, CEO & Founder of MFD Style


WBG President Janika LeMaitre will welcome all guests, recognize sponsors, and introduce the organizing committee. She will be followed by Program Guide Maria DiLorenzo, who will conduct a meditative...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Fireside Chat "Connectivity With Resources" + Q&A

Yvonne Hau, Massachusetts Secretary of Economics


Listen and learn from Massachusetts Secretary of Economics Yvonne Hao while in conversation with another special guest (TBD).

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Panelist Session "Connectivity With Purpose" + Q&A

Liliana Arevalo Zygouris, Wealth Manager at J.P.Morgan

Remke Van Zadelhoff, Founder of Good Clout Consulting


Panelists include: 1) Remke Van Zadelhoff Founder of Good Clout Consulting 2) TBD 3) TBD Moderated by Liliana Zygouris Wealth Manager at J.P.Morgan with The Botta McCarron Group & Board Director at A...

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch "Connectivity With Soft Skills"

Daena Jeanne Antonelli, Certified Etiquette Expert


Enjoy a three-course plated meal upstairs in the beautifully bright Massachusetts Room while testing your dining etiquette knowledge and refining your table skills with Daena Jeanne Antonelli, Certif...

1:00 PM - 1:30 AM (+1 day)

Keynote Speech "Connectivity With Mindset"

Dr. Laura Noel, Founder of Stretch Into Success


Examine how you approach decision-making with Keynote speaker Dr. Laura Noel with Stretch Into Success, who's trained elite minds at NASA and Space X and improves how executives approach outward thin...

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Panelist Session "Connectivity With Community"

Jeanne Richardson, CEO of Blue Dynasty Entertainment

Ashley Mitchell, Founder at The Courage Campaign

Sara O'Brien, Director of Public Engagement at BLO

Claudia O'Regan, Vice President at WBG Connects


Panelists include: 1) Ashley Mitchell Co-Founder at The Courage Campaign 2) Sara O'Brien Senior Director of Public Engagement at Boston Lyric Opera 3) Claudia O'Regan Vice President at WBG Connects M...

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Awards Ceremony

Janika LeMaitre, President at WBG Connects


President Janika LeMaitre will return to the podium to present the following awards: 1) The "Susana Brown" Award 2) The "Catalyst" Award 3) The "Woman to Watch" Award *Award names subject to change.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Closing Remarks

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

VIP Cocktail Networking Reception


This exclusive part of our day will host fifty guests, who'll each receive two drink tickets, a passed selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a tasty farm-to-table cheese station. Attendees will ...

About this event

  • 6 hours 30 minutes


Welcome

We're honored to bring you a one-day summit, which will be held at the Harvard Club of Boston on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 9:30 AM-4 PM ET for 100 women in business and their supporters. This special event celebrates the ten year anniversary of filing as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and being in existence for over twenty years!

*For Member pricing, please visit your Member Resource page through your login here.

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• GOALS •

Under the theme of 'Connectivity,' our summit aims to broaden your horizons, connecting you with your mindset, purpose, community, and the abundant resources available to you as a professional woman. By the end of the day, we want you to feel empowered, knowing that your goals are within reach, and equipped with a clearer vision of how to attain them.

• WHAT TO EXPECT •

Our planning committee has devised a day full of must-see high-profile guest speakers, a three-course plated lunch with dining etiquette training, an exclusive VIP cocktail hour, and networking opportunities with like-minded, high-quality women in Greater Boston.



Frequently asked questions

What is the refund policy?

All tickets are final sale.

What is the dress code?

Business attire. We encourage you to make the best impression with your new connections!

Is there parking available?

There is a ticketed parking lot behind the venue located at 415 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115 and also next door at Pilgrim Parking: 425 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115. For parking rates, please see this website: https://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/somerset-garage

Organized by

Women's Business Group (WBG Connects) is a diverse boutique networking group that aims to build relationships and support women in achieving their professional goals. With a vision to create an exclusively female-driven networking community in Greater Boston, WBG welcomes entrepreneurs, professional women, and their supporters.

WBG Connects has a rich history. It started as a Wellesley Chamber of Commerce subsidiary more than twenty years ago and was officially established as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit in Massachusetts in 2014. This transition allowed us to provide a platform for women to connect with like-minded professionals and make referrals in a relaxed, non-pressured environment.

When looking for a networking group, we've found our members feel like they're missing something from their experiences so far – they're looking for a community that goes beyond a sales pitch, business card exchange, and metric focused referrals. But what does that look like? At WBG Connects, we offer experiences that blend the business side of networking with a twist of cultural, social, philanthropic, and exclusive experiences you may not find elsewhere. Many of our members are well-connected and have access to places where you may have yet to consider going.

Our membership base is a variety of women who are creatives, speakers, authors, artists, business owners, and buttoned-up professionals looking to expand their network in new ways but have come to a point in their careers where they also want to make new friends.

$350