mlc 2023 conference agenda : MORNING SESSIONS

Season Details

Panel Topic: Expanding Your Influence And Reach In The AI Age

Panelist

Ivana H. Miranda, M.B.A., National Communications Chair for Federally Employed Women (Moderator)

Mmakamma Ekeruche, Center for the Study of the Economies of Africa

Alex Porfirenko, Delivery & Growth Lead Procurement & Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE) LLC

John Riordan, JR and Associates LLC

Sheila Edmondson, Vice-President, Relationship Manager at M&T Bank

Nasir Ahmed, Engineer

MORNING SESSION : Leading Self

SPEAKER: Melody Gratic, CEO Xcel Mil

TOPIC : Living Intentionally and Audaciously, I Am Taking Up Space

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Today’s professionals aren’t waiting for the approval of others, nor are we allowing “what we do” day-to-day to define us. It’s interesting how when we are at an event, step on the elevator, run errands, or at the coffee shop, the first thing many people ask us “What do you do?” Wow, that’s pretty loaded because what we may or may not do professionally doesn’t define us. Is this the best question to ask someone? Will my answer and how I answer form your opinion of me? Could this question be considered provocative, intimidating, and unnerving? Isn’t there a different way to start a cordial conversation with someone? I believe there is, so that we will dive deeper into this subject. Participants seeking clarity to mitigate confusion or perplexity will learn practical tools to support them in Living Intentionally and Audaciously. Moreover, they will engage in deep introspection, utilize tools to assess their current state and have an opportunity to craft a statement on how they will occupy and take up their space, albeit with self, team, and in the workspace. The key here is for the statement to align with their core values.

MORNING SESSION: Leading People

Speaker: Lakisha Greenwade

Topic: How to launch a Tech start up as Minority

Session Description

Underrepresented founders experience unique challenges in their bid to enter new markets and market their innovations. Lakisha will share her story of how she was able to successfully secure partnerships to launch and her ambitious goal to help fund 100 minority founders in the wearable technology space.

MORNING SESSION: Leading in an Organization

Speaker: Sheila Edmondson, Vice-President, Relationship Manager at M&T Bank

Topic: Getting Capital to Expand your Business

Session Description

As a small business looking to take up space and scale, you need financial resources to do so. This session will give you insights on how to secure financing for business expansion.