Virginia Women Veterans Summit – June 14 & 15
This event brings together veterans, community leaders, employers, and government agencies from the federal, state, and local levels to raise awareness about the services and benefits offered specifically for women veterans.
The summit will also host exhibitors whose mission involves the wellness and wholeness of women veterans and feature notable presenters.
In addition to dynamic panel discussions, speakers and vendors representing various agencies and employers, this is a powerful time for networking and connecting.
DATE AND TIME
Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 9:00 AM –
Fri, Jun 15, 2018, 3:00 PM EDT
LOCATION
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
Exhibitor Networking
Breakout Sessions
- Building Your Brand
- Learning to Thrive
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Women in Government
- Know Your Benefits
- Entrepreneur or Solopreneur: Creating a Successful Business
- How to Stand out to Recruiters
Mentoring Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
Breakfast, Lunch, and Exhibitor Networking
Panel Discussion: Change Makers and Trailblazers
Breakout Sessions
- What’s the Next Step in Your Career
- How to Assert Yourself in Business and the Art of Negotiations
- Finding Your Center
Esteemed Guests, Speakers & Presenters
- Judge Jeri K. Somers, Vice Chair of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (ret.)
- First Lady Pam Northam (via satellite)
- Major Jas Boothe, Disabled Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker
- Kayla M. Williams, Director of VA’s Center for Women Veterans