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2024 Symposium Schedule

Time Session
8 a.m. Check in, breakfast, and networking
8:45 a.m. 
Welcome remarks
9 a.m. Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for Adaptation, Innovation, and Resistance, Heidi McKee, Ph.D., Professor, Professional Writing and Affiliate, Emerging Technology in Business and Design at Miami University 
10 a.m. 
Break
10:10 a.m. 
Advancing, Mentoring, and Investing: MIAMI Women and Hawk Tank
10:45 a.m. 
Keynote Session: A Conversation with Barbara Pierce Bush 
Moderated by: Liz Mullenix, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Miami University
Noon
Networking lunch 
1 p.m. 
How to Kickstart Your Investing Journey, Hannah Goyetche ’27, Riya Porwal ’27, Celia Powers ’27, and Madeleine Zehr ’27.
2 p.m. 
Break
2:15 p.m. 
Women Mentoring Women in Male-Dominated Industries, Melissa Chase, Ph.D., Professor and chair of the Department of Sport Leadership and Management at Miami University.
Panel participants: Becky Magaw ’04, Caroline Shipps ’09, Madison White ’18, M.S. ’19, and Annie Gifford ’23.
3:15 p.m. 
Final remarks
3:30 p.m.  Symposium concludes
6 p.m.  Post-event Wine Tasting with Jack Keegan (Tickets are $50 and priced separately from the Leadership Symposium registration fee)
Join us for a special wine tasting event led by Miami's own Jack Keegan at the Marcum Conference Center on May 3 at 6 p.m. Enjoy paired appetizers, networking, and a chance to learn about winemaking and taste selected wines. Registration is required by April 26. Tickets include wine, appetizers, and parking. Limited spots available, so register now! Must be 21+ to attend.