Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference – Shaping Tomorrow, Leading for Our Future
Elevate Your Reach - Together
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 12:15 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Venue: The Fitler Club, 24 S 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Admission: Members: $125 I Non-Members: $175 I Bundled Pricing: $300 (with complimentary annual membership valued at $199)
Attire: Business Casual
Description
Where cultural resilience meets visionary leadership – and redefine what’s possible.
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Agenda
12:00 PM
Pre-Conference BRG Workshop (by invitation only). Hosted by Joe Sanchez, Merck
12:30 PM
Registration
1:25 PM
1:30 PM
Keynote: Vanessa Z Chan Ph.D., Vice-Dean Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania
2:30 PM
BREAK
3:25 PM
BREAK
4:20 PM
BREAK
4:35 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:​
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From Quiet to Confident
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The Unspoken Resume, Uncovering Invisible Skills
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Mastering Workplace Politics
5:20 PM
Closing Remarks by RSM
5:30 PM
Reception
7:30 PM
Close
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Vanessa Z Chan Ph.D.
Vice- Dean, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,
University of Pennsylvania
Leadership at every level
​This lineup sets the tone for an unforgettable day at IAG 2025!
Opening Remarks
Shelley Sylva
Head of Metro Business Development
TD Bank
Welcome Remarks
Elaine Cheong
President
Ascend Greater Philadelphia
Chapter
Closing Remarks
Sudhir Kondisetty
Consulting Principal, National
Technology Risk Consulting
Leader, RSM
Moderator
Nani Shin
Executive Director
Philadelphia Asian American
Film Foundation (PAAFF)
Pre-Conference - BRG Workshop
Joe Sanchez
Site Learning & Development Director
Merck
​Panel Discussion #1: Building Adaptive Careers in an Era of Constant Change
Join our panel to learn strategies for resilience and growth from industry leaders.
Speaker
Bhavini Amin
President, Chief Growth Officer, AERTRON, Inc
Speaker
Reet Padda
Vice President -
Head of US Data Platforms
TD Bank
Speaker
Shola O Oguntunde
US East Risk Markets Leader
EY
Moderator
Miriam Shou
Principal, Advisory Risk
and Regulatory Data and
Technology
PwC
Panel Discussion #2: Empowering the Next Wave of Human-Centered Leadership
Our panel explores how empathy, inclusion, and innovation are shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Speaker
Michelle Calope
Senior Vice President
Head of Intercontinental Markets
Bristol Myers Squibb
Speaker
Shefali Shah
Corporate Affairs
Head of Strategy & Operations
Merck
Moderator
James Martielli
Head of Investment Products
Vanguard
Panel Discussion #3: Invisible to Influential: Unlocking Hidden Leadership Potential
Join “Invisible to Influential: Unlocking Hidden Leadership Potential” to discover strategies for amplifying your voice and impact in any organization.
Speaker
Rina Desai
Principal/Owner
Eigen X
Speaker
Francesca Molinari
Chief People Officer
Boomi
Speaker
Raju Sankuratri
CIO, Global Supply Chain and GPOs
Aramark
Moderator
Sudhir Kondisetty
Consulting Principal, National Technology Risk Consulting Leader
RSM
Concurrent Breakout Session: From Quiet to Confident
Choose your path at IAG 2025 with breakout sessions designed to elevate your career.
Speaker
Jonathan Chou
Co-founder and Partner
Rivana Equity
Speaker
Phuong Mokay
Business Owner
FCL Collaborative
Speaker
Harris Vuadens
Divisional Risk Advisor
Vanguard
Speaker
Oscar Wong
Operating Partner
Gold House
Moderator
Grace Francisco
Co-founder and Partner
EMG Worldwide
Concurrent Breakout Session: The Unspoken Resume: Uncovering Invisible Skills
Choose your path at IAG 2025 with breakout sessions designed to elevate your career.
Speaker
Susmita Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D
Customer Excellence and
Sales Operations Manger
The Chemours Company
Speaker
Alpa Inamdar
Transformation Leader
AIG
Speaker
Nita Kohli
CEO & Co-Founder
Kohli Advisors
Moderator
Urvi Bham
CEO & Founder
Vikara Risk and
Compliance Solutions
Concurrent Breakout Session: Mastering Workplace Politics Practical insights for real-world success.
Choose your path at IAG 2025 with breakout sessions designed to elevate your career.
Aaron Chang
Region President
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
NJ Division
Penny Wan
Co-Founder & Chairwoman
HerAnova Lifesciences
Russ Wilkin
Senior Vice President
of Brand & Cafes
Saxby Coffee
Susan Yee
President
SCY Investment
Program Partners
Platinum
Jade
Bronze
Host Partner
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