2024 Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference
Elevate Your Reach - Together
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Venue: The Franklin Institute, Levitt Gershman Conference Center, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Admission: Members: $75 I Non-Members: $110 I Bundled Pricing: $160 (with complimentary annual membership valued at $125)
Description
Unlock new career possibilities. Connect, build, and discover powerful networks with the support of mentors, community, and allies to propel your career forward and upward!
Agenda
12:30 - 1:30 PM
1:00 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 2:05 PM
2:05 - 2:10 PM
2:10 - 2:30 PM
3:10 - 3:35 PM
4:10 - 4:30 PM
4:30 - 5:15 PM
5:20 - 5:30 PM
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reception
7:30 PM
Close
Speakers
Conference Moderator
Jennifer Coffey
Nationally-broadcast television host
Cable network QVC
Pre-Conference ERG/BRG Workshop (by invitation only)
Speaker
Joe Sanchez
Site Learning & Development Director
Merck
Speaker
Shefali Shah
Enterprise Strategy Office
Merck
Welcome Remarks
Elaine Cheong
President
Ascend Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Opening Remarks
Xihao Hu
CFO
TD Bank
Keynote
Grace Francisco
Founder
m2i
Panel Discussion
Harnessing AI and Automation: Future-Proofing Your Career in the Age of Digital Transformation
Panelist
Susan Jin Davis
Social Impact Officer
Al Roker Entertainment
Panelist
Katie Kitchen
VP, Human Resources
Platforms & Technology
TD
Panelist
Lata Setty
Founder
How Women Invest Fund
Moderator
Sushma Rajagopalan
Partner
Rittenhouse Ventures Fund III
Fireside Chat #1
Follow Your Passion
Guest
Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon
Restaurateur and Author
Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen
Moderator
Avani Parekh
EVP, Ascend Greater Philadelphia Chapter
SVP, Risk Executive Advisor
TD Bank
Fireside Chat #2
Finding Your Self-Identity and Mental Wellness
Guest
Jeanie Y. Chang
Founder and CEO
Noona's Noonchi®, LLC
Moderator
Dee Yang
Senior Advisor
Systemiq
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session #1
Cultural Capital: Turning Diversity into a Career Advantage
Panelist
Raquel M. Arredondo
Assistant Dean for DE&I
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Panelist
Kris Mendoza
Executive Producer
Maestro Filmworks
Panelist
Simi Shah
Founder and CEO
South Asian Trailblazers
Moderator
Andrea Maeng
Strozzi Institute for Somatics
Breakout Session #2
Harnessing the Power of Networking & Community for Career Development
Panelist
Mellie Chow
Venture Partner
Archangel
Panelist
Chung Li
Executive Director
DE&I Analytics
Comcast
Panelist
Christopher Mora
Chief Revenue Officer
Centri Business Consulting, LLC
Moderator
Zach Heng, SHRM-CP
Senior DEI Advisor
Vanguard
Breakout Session #3
What Makes a Leader Worth Following
Panelist
James Martielli
Head of Investment and Trading
Vanguard
Panelist
Weber Ng
Senior Site Manufacturing Director
Dow
Panelist
Miriam Shou
Partner
PwC
Moderator
Dr. Stephen Tang
Chairman
NowDiagnostics Inc.
Closing Remarks
Sudhir Kondisetty
RSM’s National Leader
Technology Risk Consulting
Presenting Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.