BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Women's Edge - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thewomensedge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Women's Edge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T130119 CREATED:20250304T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T165253Z UID:10000100-1746703800-1746712800@thewomensedge.org SUMMARY:2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:≡ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Women’s Edge is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list. 2025 marks our 4th year recognizing the women power players driving the Florida economy. \nThe ranked list will be revealed at our awards luncheon on Thursday\, May 8\, 2025. \nClick here to see this year’s list of honorees! \nSponsorship Opportunities are available! \nFeatured Keynote Speaker:\n \nTarja Stephens\, Founder\, AI Opportunity \nLeading the Future in the Intelligent Age \nThe future is accelerating faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Industries undergo rapid transformation\, and will alter how we live\, work and connect with each other. Leaders are facing new challenges and opportunities as they navigate megatrends such as AI shaping the future. \nIn this keynote\, Tarja Stephens inspires leaders to move beyond adaptation and take an active role in shaping the future. As industries transform at an unprecedented pace\, human-centered leadership will be the defining factor in innovation and growth. This talk explores how leaders can navigate megatrends\, rebuild trust\, and inspire hope in an increasingly complex world. \nTarja Stephens is a globally recognized leader in AI-driven transformation\, dedicated to placing people at the center of technological progress. As a Finnish-American business leader\, strategic advisor\, and entrepreneur\, she brings over two decades of international expertise in business operations\, change management\, and talent development. Through her organization AI Opportunity\, Tarja empowers public and private sector leaders to drive successful AI transformations by focusing on the people who bring technology to life. \nFind out more about Tarja Stephens here. \nThank you to our Sponsors! URL:https://thewomensedge.org/event/2025-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-florida-awards-luncheon/ LOCATION:LeMeridien Dania Beach\, 1825 Griffin Road\, Dania Beach\, Florida\, 33004 CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://thewomensedge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Top-100-FL-Web-Ft-Image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T100000 DTSTAMP:20260413T130119 CREATED:20250402T152612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215850Z UID:10000101-1747121400-1747130400@thewomensedge.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Our 9th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning industries. \nThis lively gathering brings together prominent Massachusetts leaders\, representing various sectors\, to engage in insightful discussion\, share perspectives\, and foster meaningful connections. We’ll delve into key business trends\, innovative strategies\, and critical challenges facing companies. With a diverse lineup of esteemed panelists\, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways. \nThe conversation will be led by you! Network over breakfast and consider the questions that have been on your mind. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your most pressing questions directly to our panel. This is your chance to drive the conversation\, gain insights from industry experts\, and contribute to the collective wisdom of our business community.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Janet Wu\nAnchor/Reporter\nMODERATOR\nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roberta Herman\nPresident & CEO\nJoslin Diabetes Center\nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Kramer\nExecutive Vice President & CFO\nBiogen\nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohamad Ali\nSVP & Head of Consulting\nIBM\nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Leung\nColumnist & Associate Editor\nThe Boston Globe\nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Perry Wooten\nPresidentSimmons UniversityREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sponsors! URL:https://thewomensedge.org/event/9th-annual-town-hall/ LOCATION:Seaport Hotel Boston\, 1 Seaport Ln\, Boston\, MA\, 02210 CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://thewomensedge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WE_TownHall_Color.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Halnen":MAILTO:khalnen@thewomensedge.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T130119 CREATED:20250402T210533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T210112Z UID:10000102-1747764000-1747771200@thewomensedge.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with Liz Walker DESCRIPTION:Join The Women’s Edge for an inspiring “In Conversation” event with award-winning journalist\, ordained minister\, and humanitarian Liz Walker. As the first Black woman to co-anchor a newscast in Boston and an advocate for end-of-life dignity\, Liz brings a wealth of experience and insight. \nShe will share stories from her remarkable career and discuss themes from her book\, No One Left Alone\, A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. Stay tuned for more details! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liz Walker\nHealer\, Minister\, Collective Trauma Specialist\, & Author \nREAD BIO  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sponsors! URL:https://thewomensedge.org/event/in-conversation-with-liz-walker/ LOCATION:Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street\, 1 Federal St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://thewomensedge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WE_InConversation_Color.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Halnen":MAILTO:khalnen@thewomensedge.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR