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2022 Inspiring Women In STEM Conference
December 2, 2022 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
 Charting an Empowered Course Through Swirling Tides |
| Friday, December 2, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sanofi U.S., Bridgewater, NJ* |
Back in person after two years, the action-packed schedule features forward-thinking presentations, informative panel discussions, audience participation exercises and quality networking.
This conference is more timely than ever as we find ourselves in a pivotal time for women in the workforce. From practical advice on “Turning Adversity into Advantage” to “Moving Your innovative Ideas Forward” – you’ll learn from the experiences of successful women who have traveled remarkable journeys. Attendees are sure to come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance.
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| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
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| 9:10 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. | Keynote: Finding Your Edge: Turning Adversity into AdvantageWith Laura Huang, Ph.D., Professor, Harvard Business School & AuthorJoin us for an inspiring, empowering and interactive talk with Harvard Business Professor Laura Huang, who draws upon her tenure in investment banking to show how to overcome perceptions in order to gain an edge toward a more equitable workplace. Learn how women entrepreneurs and leaders are taught that hard work is the key to success only to experience something very different in their everyday work lives. Laura will show us how to overcome preconceived conceptions and stereotypes by being authentic and distinct. You won’t want to miss this presentation! |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Fireside Chat: Inspiring Women Who Found Their EdgeHear how these incredible women reached leading roles within their organizations…transforming challenges into opportunities along the way.
Interviewer: Mandy Fahey, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Insmed Incorporated |
| 10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase |
| 10:45 a.m.– 11:40 a.m. | Investing in Women: Driving Innovation – Intrapreneurship & Entrepreneurship – Moving Your Idea ForwardLearn how to advance your innovation in a variety of settings, how to access resources in order to forge ahead and what investments and developments are being made in the industry in New Jersey.Panelists:
Moderator: Kara Moore, MLS, Sector Lead, Life Sciences, Strategic Sector Development, New Jersey Economic Development Authority |
| 11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Quick Update: Dobbs v. Jackson Impact on Hiring and Recruiting, Travel & Lodging Benefits and Lifestyle AccountsRecent data will be shared on how this landmark decision impacts where people want to work as well as how it may be changing hiring and recruiting efforts, including what companies are doing to ensure access to reproductive benefits, travel and lodging benefits and lifestyle accounts.Julie Campbell, Principal, Mercer Total Health Team |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Workshop: Empowering Ourselves and OthersWithin small working groups, we’ll use “real life” scenarios to highlight ways to use our emotional intelligence to empower ourselves AND others. Walk away with actionable items that you can incorporate into your daily lives.Co-Facilitators: Lynne Anderson, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath and Juliet Hart, CEO & Founder, Hart & Chin |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Health Equity – Equitable Access to Medicines and TreatmentsAll individuals and communities should have equitable access to medicines and treatments. During this session, we’ll discuss initiatives in New Jersey to reduce health disparities through policy solutions and community centered solutions.
Interviewer: Judith Sheft, MBA, Executive Director, Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | From the Locker Room to the Board RoomWith Lisa Kaplowitz, MBA, Co-founder and Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Women in Business and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice-Finance, Rutgers Business SchoolLisa Kaplowitz will leave us energized and ready to take next steps to move our careers forward by sharing lessons, behaviors and skills learned through sports. |
| 2:45 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
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Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All attendees must complete a Sanofi Visitor Profile prior to the event. Once registered for the Conference, you will receive an email from a Sanofi email address with a link to complete a Visitor Profile. Once your profile is completed, you’ll receive a notification from “OnPASS” with several pieces of information, including a link to Sanofi’s COVID-19 Visitor Attestation Form (this must be completed to attend), visitor parking information, guidance on arriving at Sanofi on the day of the event and travel information. Space is limited. Register by deadline.
