7:00-8:00 AM: SOULCYCLE NETWORKING WORKOUT
35 Hudson Yards, 560 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001

Get your sweat on while you get to know your fellow Women in Events at our group SoulCycle class at New York City’s newest and most innovative SoulCycle studio: Hudson Yards—where the lighting moves to the beat and creates a dynamic environment that completely transforms your 45-minute class. Cost: $65. Includes 45-minute class, Women in Events t-shirt, Fiji water and shoe rental.

9:00-11:30 AM: BREAKFAST SALONS: CREATIVITY, CAREER AND CONFIDENCE
Sarabeth’s Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016

Grab a delicious breakfast at one of New York City’s iconic woman-owned restaurants, and share ideas on important topics ranging from creativity and innovation to career-building and confidence to crafting the kinds of campaigns that will get you the respect you deserve. Each small-group discussion will tackle one topic (the options: 1. creativity and innovation; 2. career building and confidence; 3. crafting killer campaigns), and will be moderated by an industry expert. These small group discussions are where the magic happens, ladies—sign up now before the seats fill up! Cost: $65. Includes hearty breakfast, coffee and juices. Space is limited to 10 women per topic.

2:00-6:00 PM: WOMEN IN EVENTS MINI-CON AND COCKTAIL HOUR
NeueHouse. 110 E. 25th St, New York, NY 10010

Cost: $199 includes afternoon seminar, coffee and snack break, cocktail hour and appetizers.

Our half-day mini-conference is jam-packed with expert brand-side panels, professional development gurus, fresh insights and ideas on industry trends, career strategies and much more—all brought together to leave you feeling educated, inspired and ready for what’s next. This year’s inspiring program includes:

KEYNOTE: THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: MAKING OUR INTERNAL DIALOGUE OUR BIGGEST CHEERLEADER
That little voice in our heads tell a pretty powerful story about who we think we are. But often—for women in particular—that story prevents us from being who we want, and getting what we want. Listen in as Jess shares how she actively trained the voice in her head to be her biggest cheerleader through times of inspiration, chaos, failure and purpose—and how you can, too.
Presented by: Jess Ekstrom, Author, Speaker, CEO and Co-Founder of Headbands of Hope

WOMEN IN EVENTS 2019 POWER PANEL
An action-packed panel of the industry’s top brand-side women discussing a full gamut of topics—from their own stories of getting into experiential to tips and tricks for rocking your job, your experiences and your personal life. We’ll talk event industry happenings, the year it’s been and the year that’s coming—and what you need to know to kill it at work and at home.
Featured Speakers:

• Colleen Cosgrove, Director, Head of Global Events, Reebok
• Shenique Coston, Vice President, Experiential Marketing, Empire State Development
• Judy Lee, Global Head of Industry and Experiential Marketing, Pinterest 
• Dana Rosenthal, Head of Global Event Marketing, The Americas, Facebook
• Moderated by: Jessica Heasley, Content Director, Event Marketer, Chief Marketer

SALARY NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP: GET PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH
Ever wish you had a personal financial trainer to help you negotiate your salary, set a financial plan for your life and career and help you match your value and self-worth to the number on your paycheck? Wish no more. In this interactive workshop, we’re “going there” to talk about money, and how to earn it, save it, ask for it and get more of it for the hard work you do.
Presented by: Jenn Monahan, Senior Enterprise Business Development Specialist, The Financial Gym

COCKTAIL HOUR
That’s right, ladies—we’re raising a glass to all the hardworking women in the industry with a fun finale to the day filled with tasty snacks, beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages and fun bonding experiences to share with your colleagues and new friends.

*BYOB(ra) and enjoy a specialty cocktail!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bring a brand new bra to donate to I Support the Girls and get one of our refreshing and delicious specialty cocktails on the house. Will it be a “Ruth Bader Gin-sburg,” or a refreshing “Margarita Thatcher?” BYOB(ra) to find out! Sponsored by Sparks.

6:30-8:30 PM: WOMEN IN EVENTS SUPPER CLUB
Liberty Hall at ace hotel
20 w 29th st
NEW YORK, NY 10001

Wrap up the day with a celebratory sit-down dinner among colleagues and new friends at one of New York City’s top restaurants. Continue the discussions of the day, debate what you heard, share ideas, bring your female colleagues for a team dinner—let your hair down, mamas! This was a sold out event last year, so reserve your spot today. You never know who you’ll meet! Cost: $99, includes dinner and wine.

8:30-10:30 PM: LADIES NIGHT-CAP
the lobby bar at ace hotel
New york, ny 10001

Last year, the party continued well after the supper club wrapped, so this year—we’re making it official with The Women in Events Ladies Night-cap. Have one more before you head home, or, if you had to miss the day’s events but want to raise at least one glass—join us! Cost: Cash bar.

10:00 AM-12:00 PM: BREAKFAST SALON: CREATIVITY, CAREER AND CRAFTING THE KILLER CAMPAIGN
LIttle Goat Diner
820 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Brunch like a boss at one of Chicago’s top eateries, and share ideas on important topics ranging from creativity and innovation to career-building and confidence to crafting the kinds of campaigns that will get you the respect you deserve. Each small-group discussion will tackle one topic (the options: 1. creativity and innovation; 2. career building and confidence; 3. crafting killer campaigns), and will be moderated by an industry expert. These small group discussions are where the magic happens, ladies—sign up now before the seats fill up! Cost: $65 includes full breakfast, coffee and juices. Space is limited to 8-10 women per topic.

 1:00-3:00 PM: GIVE BACK ACIVITY: BUILD A SUPPORT BOX FOR BREAST CANCER
320 N Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60607 (HELD AT MOSAIC/ACOSTA BUILDING, Enter through the plaza on Elizabeth Street)

Doing good means feeling good. Help us support our sisters fighting the fight during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a two-hour, hands-on support kit building session benefiting Unite for Her. Get to know other women in the industry while you roll up your sleeves to create boxes filled with much-needed supplies and messages of support for women going through or recovering from breast cancer. Sponsored by Sparks.

Cost: $30 donation—all proceeds go directly to Unite for Her. We provide the supplies—you supply the love. Limited to the first 30 to sign up.

 3:00-6:00 PM: WOMEN IN EVENTS MINI-CON AND COCKTAIL HOUR
320 N Elizabeth St, Chicago IL 60607 (HELD AT MOSAIC/ACOSTA BUILDING, Enter through the plaza on Elizabeth Street)

Cost: $169 includes afternoon seminar, coffee break, cocktail house and appetizers

Our three-hour mini-conference and cocktail hour is jam-packed with fresh insights and ideas on industry trends and an in-depth brand-side Q&A covering everything from career strategies and salary negotiation to creating inspiring work—and more. You’ll leave feeling educated, inspired and ready for what’s next. Here’s a snapshot of the program:

SHOP TALK: THE EXPERIENTIAL TRENDS OF THE YEAR
Buckle up for a fast-paced rundown of top trends impacting experiential marketing strategies and campaigns in 2019 and beyond. From b-to-b to b-to-c, to online and offline, to social media and technology, to partnerships and design, this is a Women in Events-only trend tune-up with a collection of fresh case studies the industry will be buzzing about.
Presented by: Rachel Boucher, Executive Editor, Event Marketer

WOMEN IN EVENTS 2019 Q&A
An action-packed “ask me anything” sesh with one of the industry’s top brand-side women discussing a full gamut of topics—from their own stories of getting into experiential to tips and tricks for rocking your job, your experiences and your personal life. We’ll talk event industry happenings, the year it’s been and the year that’s coming—and what you need to know to kill it at work and at home.

Featured Women in Events 2019 panelist:

• Emilie Watrob, Event and Development Manager, Ulta Beauty
• Moderator: Rachel Boucher, Executive Editor, Event Marketer

COCKTAIL HOUR
That’s right, ladies—we’re raising a glass to all the hardworking women in the industry with a fun finale to the day filled with tasty snacks, beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages and fun bonding experiences to share with your colleagues and new friends.

BYOB(ra) and enjoy a specialty cocktail!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bring a brand new bra to donate to I Support the Girls and get one of our refreshing and delicious specialty cocktails on the house. Will it be a “Ruth Bader Gin-sburg,” or a refreshing “Margarita Thatcher?” BYOB(ra) to find out! Sponsored by Sparks.

 6:30-8:30 PM: SUPPER CLUB
Beatrix (River North Location)
519 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654

Wrap up the day with a celebratory sit-down dinner among colleagues and new friends at one of Chicago’s top restaurants. Continue the discussions of the day, debate what your heard, share ideas, bring your female colleagues for a team dinner—let your hair down, mamas! This was a sold out event last year, so reserve your spot today. You never know who you’ll meet! Cost: $99, includes dinner and wine.