AGENDA
This is a working agenda and will be subject to updates as we confirm programming. To view our 2025 Conference Agenda page, please click here.
Monday, September 14th
Sponsor Pavilion open 1 – 6 pm
12:00 – 7:00 pm: Registration Open
2:00 – 3:30 pm: Mentorship Program Get Together (Invite Only) sponsored by Cargocheck
3:45 – 5:00 pm: Facilitated Book Discussion: Brave New You (Open to all attendees; pre-reading not required)
5:00 – 5:30 pm: Mixer Pairing sponsored by Shrieve Chemical
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Opening Cocktail Reception; Photobooth sponsored by Wego Chemical
7:00 - 9:00 pm: Sponsors Dinner (Invite Only)
Tuesday, September 15th
Sponsor Pavilion open 8 am – 3:30 pm
6:30 – 7:30 am: Sunrise HIIT Workout with Barry’s
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 am: Opening Remarks from Women in Chemicals Co-Founders
9:20 – 10:00 am: Opening Keynote Session with Dr. Simone Ahuja
10:00 - 10:10 am: Coffee Break sponsored by Rierden Chemical
10:10 - 11:00 am: Concurrent Session 1
The No Club: Eliminating Non-Promotable Work with Yasmina Rauber
The Silent Stages of Women’s Careers: Retaining Women at the Table Through Cycle, Perimenopause & Menopause Literacy with Ana López
Is AI Going to Take My Job? Reskilling for a Gen-AI Future with Natacha Catalino
11:00 - 11:10 am: Coffee Break
11:10 am - 12:00 pm: Concurrent Session 2
Cracking the Corporate Code: Navigating Power Structures & Bureaucracy with Jaime Skinner; sponsored by Brenntag
Emotional Intelligence as a Competitive Advantage with Candice Lecourt; sponsored by Harcros
Panel: Pregnant in the Plant: Navigating Safety, Policy & Career sponsored by Bakelite
Senior Leadership Symposium (Invite Only) sponsored by Egon Zehnder
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 pm: Concurrent Session 3
Panel: Leading at the Intersection of Underrepresentation sponsored by Koppers
Initiated by Change: A Practical Playbook for High-Stakes Transitions with Erika Latta
1:50 - 2:00 pm: Coffee Break sponsored by Cremer North America
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Woman of the Year Award and Interview
3:00 – 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 – 5:30 pm: Activities
WICares Community Service Activity: This One’s for the Gals (TOFTG) Giveback Workshop sponsored by American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Salsa Dancing with Erica Menezes Dance
Cacao Ceremony with Got Cacao?
Poolside Networking Event (Women Only)
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Break
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Hour
7:00 – 9:30 pm: Celebratory Dinner and Reception - The celebratory dinner is an opportunity to relax and let down your hair a bit after a day of professional development. Get ready for an unforgettable night at our Neon Glam themed dinner! Feel free to dress in hot pink, greens, and teals. We'll have themed accessories available for all attendees before dinner as well. Get ready to celebrate 5 years with Women in Chemicals in spectacular style!
Wednesday, September 16th
Sponsor Pavilion open 8 am – 12 pm
6:30 – 7:30 am: Sunrise Workout
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast sponsored by Pilot Chemical
9:00 – 9:10 am: Scholarship Award
9:10 - 10:00 am: Who’s Left Standing? Exploring the Big Questions around Trade Flows, Market Dynamics and the Future of Chemicals presented by Soline Guérineau and Alex Lidback; sponsored by ICIS
10:00 – 10:10 am: Coffee Break
10:10 – 11:00 am: Concurrent Session 4
From Policy to Practice: Leading a Multigenerational Workforce with Nacole Hinton
Communication & Conflict: Leading Effectively in High-Stakes Environments with Kaavya Rathnakumar; sponsored by Jungbunzlauer
Profit Alone Isn’t Enough: How Modern Companies Create Long-Term Value with Maryanne Hauser
11:00 - 11:15 am: Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Closing Keynote Session with Anne Le Guennec; sponsored by Veolia
12:15 - 12:30 pm: Closing Remarks