International Women’s Day at 1871
03/06/2020 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
An equal world is an enabled world.
Join us for a day full of female-focused programming that celebrates the International Women’s Day theme: Each For Equal. Beginning with breakfast and a fireside chat there will be workshops, lunch, a keynote speaker, and happy hour networking to close.
Featuring keynote address by Desiree Rogers, CEO of Black Opal Beauty, former Social Secretary to President Obama.
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Breakfast & Fireside Chat
8:15 – 9:15 AM
Fireside chat moderated by CEO Betsy Ziegler, featuring Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal Officer of Discover and Julie Loeger, President – US Cards at Discover.
Entrepreneurship Track*
9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Track A of the International Women’s Day workshops, with an emphasis on female entrepreneurship.
* Sold out
Professional Development Track*
9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Track B of the International Women’s Day workshops, with an emphasis on professional development.
* Sold out
Keynote Address
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Keynote Address by speaker Desiree Rogers, CEO of Black Opal.
Happy Hour
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Networking over happy hour!
Location
1871 Chicago
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Floor 12 Suite 1212
Chicago, IL 60654
Thank you, Discover
Thank you to our event sponsor Discover Financial Services.
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222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Floor 12, Suite 1212
Chicago, IL 60654