Thursday, April 30th Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College offers a high caliber networking opportunity for women excelling in their professions. A national speaker and will heighten the VIP ticket opportunities for unparalleled connections with businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders.
The VIP hour will be the first hour of the event. There are 153+ Women to Watch nominees overall that span professions such as academia, finance, tech, health care and philanthropy. VIP ticket holders will network with speaker, sponsors and other nominees over craft appetizers, mocktails and cocktails. Our platinum sponsorship with Fello, allows each 2026 nominee to attend the event as a VIP at no charge.
As AI reshapes the workplace, professionals at every level need to understand what it means and how to respond. This session offers a clear, grounded look at how AI is impacting leadership, business strategy, employee productivity, and innovation. Attendees will walk away better prepared to embrace change, ask smarter questions, and use AI as a tool for growth and impact.
GUEST SPEAKER: Anne Balduzzi
Anne Balduzzi is an early Internet pioneer with decades of technology leadership experience. Her career includes product development and marketing management roles at Apple, AOL (when it was still a start-up), and Viewtron, North America’s first consumer online service.
Recognized as one of the region’s top women in technology, Anne is a noted speaker, author, and strategy consultant specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology trends for over 20 years. She holds a patent in data match analysis and founded SameGrain, an award-winning AI start-up company.
Evening Schedule
5 - 6pm
VIP Ticket Holders will network with speakers, sponsors and other nominees over craft appetizers, mocktails and cocktails.
10-minute speech overview with Q & A offered during VIP hour
6 - 6:30pm
General Admission Ticket Holders enjoy 30 minute networking and program
6:30
Program begins
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