Date: May 1 - 2, 2025
Time: 1 – 12:30 p.m. PT
$409.00
$509.00
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New virtual option just added!
Due to overwhelming demand for Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum 2025, we’ve just launched this virtual attendance option to make sure no one misses out.
Now, you can join the energy, insight, and inspiration of Elevate from anywhere. Same powerful content. Same bold conversations. All accessible online.
Prepare for this year’s installment of the premier event for California women in the profession—CPAs, attorneys, finance whizzes, and rising stars are all welcome. Check out the video highlights from last year’s event below.
As always, we’ll be announcing the winners of the Women to Watch Awards, honoring outstanding leaders.
Heads up that the agenda and speakers are subject to change.
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CPAs and professionals in all stages of their career
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The accounting profession is evolving rapidly with the integration of technologies such as Gen AI, AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data. This session will inspire attendees to not only embrace these technologies but also cultivate a mindset of resilience and motivation as they navigate digital transformation.
In this session, attendees will learn not only how to leverage these technologies but also how to build a compelling business case for change and adapt to an increasingly dynamic environment.
Emphasizing the importance of commitment to lifelong learning, the session will also focus on how continuous growth and adaptation to technological change can empower women to future proof their careers. By embracing innovation, thinking differently, and building confidence in their evolving roles, attendees will be better equipped to take bold steps and lead with purpose –all while leveraging technology.
This comprehensive session explores the multifaceted challenges of career evolution in today's dynamic professional environment. Through personal stories and expert guidance, learn how successful leaders have navigated major career transitions, built sustainable businesses, and maintained personal wellbeing. Discover strategies for managing change, building resilience, and creating work-life integration that supports both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Participants will gain practical tools for career decision-making, business development, and sustainable success in an evolving profession.
This evidence-based session delves into the crucial intersection of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership effectiveness. Drawing on current research and real-world applications, participants will explore how top leaders leverage emotional intelligence to drive engagement and success. The session examines the relationship between self-image, leadership presence, and team dynamics, providing practical strategies for building both personal confidence and leadership capability. Through interactive exercises and expert guidance, learn how to harness emotional intelligence for greater leadership impact.
Many of us are stuck on a conveyor belt of overwhelm, suffering from burnout that makes creativity seem unattainable. We fall into “business as usual” because we don’t intentionally make space to consider new ideas. Break up the status quo by injecting fun and creativity by bringing who we are to what we do.
This session focuses on fast and easy techniques to bust up old patterns and expand possibilities to lighten the load we carry. These skills can apply to communication tactics, innovating big ideas, and clearing out old systems that no longer serve us.
This dynamic session explores the intersection of authentic leadership and personal branding in today's professional landscape. Participants will learn how to align their personal values with their leadership style, leverage platforms like LinkedIn for professional visibility, and develop an authentic executive presence that resonates in both in-person and digital environments. Participants will learn practical strategies for building a powerful professional identity while staying true to your authentic self.
All too often today, a woman's career success is at risk because of discriminatory gender stereotypes. This is particularly the case in career paths that have been traditionally male and remains true even in many of the most well-intentioned organizations. This session makes clear that women don't need to act more like men to succeed. They do, however, need to be attuned to gender stereotypes, anticipate the biases these stereotypes foster, and manage the impressions they make to avoid or overcome them. Andie provides a frank assessment of the reality of gender bias in the workplace and offer a series of sensible, practical, and effective techniques to help women break through bias and achieve the career success they desire and deserve.
This comprehensive session equips leaders with essential communication tools for success in high-stakes professional environments. Through interactive exercises and expert guidance, participants will develop advanced skills in public speaking, negotiation strategies, and relationship building. The session addresses unique challenges faced by women leaders in professional services, particularly in client fee discussions and business development. Participants will learn proven techniques for commanding presence, managing difficult conversations, and achieving optimal outcomes in various professional scenarios, from boardroom presentations to one-on-one client negotiations.