SMITHFIELD, RI – Registration is now open for the 28th annual Women’s Summit® presented by Bryant University, to be held on the Smithfield campus on Thursday, March 13, with a dynamic lineup of inspiring keynotes, impactful breakout sessions offering professional development, and collaborative networking opportunities meant to help women at all career levels “Elevate Your Journey.”
First launched by Kati Machtley in 1997, the Bryant Women’s Summit® has become the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the region, embracing holistic development and women’s financial empowerment by providing a wide range of actionable insights and leadership lessons. To register, visit WSummit.Bryant.edu.
Keynote speakers include:
Michelle Poler: entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and creator of the 100 Days Without Fear Project and the founder of Hello Fears, a movement reaching over 70 million people worldwide.
Scarlette Joyce Rohas: financial trailblazer, founder of Money Mindset Wealth Management, author of 31 Badass Money Mindset Affirmations, and a behavioral finance coach and lecturer.
In addition, Pamela Everhart will receive the Kati C. Machtley Businesswoman of the Year Award. Everhart is the head of regional public affairs, inclusion, and impact at Fidelity Investments, where she leads Fidelity’s “Invest in My Education (ME)” initiative, a $250 million innovative holistic program to help students graduate from college with little to no debt.
Along with the keynote speakers and award honoree, the Women’s Summit® features 28 transformative breakout sessions, with topics such as “Leap Into Leadership: Mastering Soft Skills for Success,” “Shifting Gears: Switching Industries Without Losing Steam,” and “Tales from the C-Suite: Actionable Lessons from Women Who Paved Their Way to the Top.” There will also be a host of lively networking opportunities for attendees.
“This year’s theme of ‘Elevate Your Journey’ also stands as a mission statement for the Women’s Summit®, one of the most popular and purpose-driven events held at Bryant. It brings influential leaders to our campus and sparks inspiring conversations that make a difference for women at all career levels,” says Inge-Lise Ameer, Ed.D., Bryant’s vice president of student affairs, dean of students, and chief diversity officer. “At Bryant, we take great pride in the exceptional career outcomes achieved by our women graduates, but that work is never done. We are committed to providing continuing guidance and insight throughout the career journey, and the Women’s Summit® is an essential part of that effort, giving women the chance to connect, be inspired, and excel.”
“We’re honored to once again serve as the Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Bryant Women’s Summit®,” says Ted Shallcross, president and CEO of Amica Insurance, the summit's presenting sponsor. “Amica is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace environment where women can excel in their roles while exploring pathways for career advancement. We encourage attendees to stay curious and open to ways to elevate their own professional journeys at every stage of their career.”
Bryant University’s Women’s Summit® is supported by generous sponsors including Amica Insurance (Presenting sponsor); Bank of America and Fidelity Investments (Diamond sponsors); Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Jordan’s and PwC (Gold sponsors); Brown Medicine, FM, IGT Global Solutions, Navigant Credit Union, Neurotech, New England Construction, Robinson+Cole, Taco, The TJX Companies, TIAA (Silver sponsors); AAA Northeast, AIPSO, BankNewport, BankRI, Beacon Mutual Insurance, Bristol County Savings Bank, Centerville Bank, Connecticut Sun, EY, Gilbane Building Company, Hope Global, JF Moran, Massage Envy, Meeting Street, Milton CAT, Providence College, Santander Bank N.A., Southcoast Health, Target, Teknor Apex, Toyota, USI Insurance Services, Washington Trust (Bronze sponsors). The media sponsors are Hey Rhody Media Company, Providence Business News, Rhode Island Monthly, RI PBS & The Public’s Radio, Boston Globe Rhode Island.
Since its inception, Bryant University’s Women's Summit® has featured prominent speakers who have helped thousands of attendees discover and achieve their full potential. Notable keynote speakers have included Beverly Johnson, Mika Brzezinski, Geena Davis, Viola Davis, Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., Amy Edmonson, Ph.D., Geraldine Ferraro, Jody Hoffer Gittell, Ph.D., Lisa Leslie, Carla Harris, Arianna Huffington, Soledad O'Brien, Suze Orman, and Jane Pauley.
About Bryant University
For 160 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. The university delivers a uniquely integrated academic and student life experience with nationally recognized academic programs at the intersection of business, liberal arts, and health and behavioral sciences.
Located on a 465-acre contemporary campus in Smithfield, R.I., Bryant enrolls approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students from 41 states and 50 countries. Bryant is recognized as a top 1% national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant.edu
