Registration is now open for BioNJ's Third Annual Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on Friday, December 1. 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 effective ways to navigate your career to the opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful women who have traveled remarkable journeys, you will come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance.
| 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking Breakfast | | 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks | | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
Creating the Best Places to Work for Women
McKinsey and Company will present its Women in the Workplace Survey, part of a long-term partnership with LeanIn.org, as a foundation for understanding common workplace barriers and opportunities for women. Building on the survey data, a distinguished panel of leaders -- from companies deemed great places for women to work -- will discuss their experiences and insights regarding promoting female leadership and fostering gender equality in the workplace.
| | 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase
| | 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Making the Most of a Women's Network
Women's employee resource groups (ERGs) are recognized as strategic assets that enhance recruitment, retention, marketing and community initiatives. Our panel of experienced leaders will share best practices on forming a women's ERG, as well as provide guidance on how to get the most out of participating in one. From securing funding and corporate sponsors to crafting meaningful and compelling programming, you'll learn how to build and manage a formal women's network.
| | 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Networking, Networking, Networking
Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
| | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | A Conversation with STEM Leaders
During this signature session, Michele Korfin, Vice President, Market Access for Kite Pharma, Inc., and Terri Matkovits, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Head of Drug Development from ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, will share personal stories of inspiration, determination and grace.
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
| Networking Break & Exhibitor Showcase
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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How to Stay on the Edge of Innovation
Innovation is critical for business success today. Whether you work for a large pharma, a mid-size biotech, a startup or an academic research lab, embracing innovation, working with uncertainty and being up for a challenge are all part of the new normal. In this session, we'll talk to female innovators who will share valuable insights on how to start a new business, be a successful innovator in a larger, established organization and navigate the intersection of large pharma and biotech.
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Register today and plan to join us at the Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on December 1, 2017. Space for this exclusive Conference is limited. You'll leave inspired and ready to supercharge your career. Please pass this email to additional team members who can benefit from this hands-on program. Registration for BioNJ Members and affiliated organizations is $375 and $445 for Future Members.
When registering, BioNJ Members will need to log into our on-line registration system. Your login is your email address and your defaulted (case sensitive) password is BioNJ2017. Please call 609-890-3185 with any questions.
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Thank You to Our Host Sponsor
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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