Stern Women in Business Conference 2026

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to empowerment, evolution, and connection.

This year's theme "Own Your Journey, Shape the Future" explores how attendees can stay ahead of the curve, own their career path, and build a bridge for future generations of women.

Agenda:
12:45 -1:10 - Welcome & Registration
1:10 - 1:20 - Opening Remarks: Beth Briggs (Assistant Dean, MBA Students, NYU Stern)
1:20 - 1:45 - Keynote Speaker: Shyra Smart (Chief Development and Strategy Officer, Vox Media)
1:45 - 2:15 - Keynote Speaker: Sarah Phoenix (Chief Product Officer, Thought Industries)
2:15 - 2:30 - Break
2:30 - 3:00 - Leading Into the Future: AI, Inclusion, and Career Resilience Panel with Julie Cerick (Head of Platform at Female Founders Fund), Laura Elgueta (Associate VP at Deloitte Consulting), and Gali Heichal (Global Head of Payment Partnerships at Klarna)
3:00 - 3:30 - Interactive Networking Activity
3:30 - 3:50 - Keynote Speaker: Debra-Ellen Glickstein (Founding Executive Director, NYC Kids RISE)
3:50 - 4:00 - Closing Remarks from SWIB Co-Presidents
4:00 - 6:00 - Networking Reception in KMC 1-100

We welcome folks of all identities! Refreshments will be served. All tickets include the networking happy hour from 4-6 PM.

Visit the SWIB website for more information: https://www.sternwomen.org/2026-swib-conference

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