During the Industry Career Expo, attendees can virtually tour exhibit booths, download handouts and see exhibitor videos, and interact with exhibitors individually.  

Rachel McCaffrey
Executive Director, Women In Defense

Gen Hawk Carlisle, USAF (Ret)
President & CEO, NDIA  

Kickoff Keynote Sponsor Welcome
Valerie Hunter
Vice President, Human Resources & Administration, Intelligence & Security Sector, BAE Systems, Inc.

Kickoff Keynote
Janice Glover-Jones
Chief, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Officer, Defense Intelligence Agency  

During the Industry Career Expo, attendees can virtually tour exhibit booths, download handouts and see exhibitor videos, and interact with exhibitors individually. Chat lobbies allow attendees the chance to network and chat with a large group or to break off and have individual conversations.  

Introduction
Rachel McCaffrey
Executive Director, Women In Defense

Lightning Talk Sponsor Welcome and Lighting Talk 1
Elizabeth Porter
President, Health Group, Leidos

Lightning Talk 2
Dr. JihFen Lei
Acting Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Research and Technology, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))

Lightning Talk 3
Claudine Adams
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bravura Inc.  

During the Industry Career Expo, attendees can virtually tour exhibit booths, download handouts and see exhibitor videos, and interact with exhibitors individually. Chat lobbies allow attendees the chance to network and chat with a large group or to break off and have individual conversations.  

Workshop A: Own Your Power
Introduction
Ann Webster
Associate Director, Women In Defense

Katie Wake
High Senior Coach, Own the Room

Workshop Description
Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting, shied away from asking for a raise, or felt like your ideas weren’t being heard equally? We’ll share actionable strategies to shift your mindset, let go of self-doubt, and realize your full potential. Through a series of engaging activities in this session created exclusively for women, you’ll be empowered to speak with strength, lead with confidence, and own your accomplishments in an assertive yet approachable way.

Workshop B: Impactful Communication and Building Your Brand
Introduction
Rachel McCaffrey
Executive Director, Women In Defense

Denise Paglia-Cole
Coach and Assistant Director of Coaching, Own the Room

Workshop Description
Have you heard of the expression “in one ear and out the other?” When you speak, you want to be heard and your message to be remembered. In this session, participants will learn to convey more impactful messages and increase influence during an interview, presentation, meeting, or networking event (virtual or face-to-face). This highly interactive session will feature activities, tips to build authentic connections, and practical takeaways. The techniques shared through this workshop will give you the tools you need to capture the attention of your audience, deliver unforgettable messages, and ultimately build your personal brand through effective communication.  

During the Industry Career Expo, attendees can virtually tour exhibit booths, download handouts and see exhibitor videos, and interact with exhibitors individually. Chat lobbies allow attendees the chance to network and chat with a large group or to break off and have individual conversations.  

Introduction
Rachel McCaffrey
Executive Director, Women In Defense

Closing Keynote Sponsor Welcome
Heidi Fleming
Director Navy & Marine Corps Programs, Lockheed Martin

Closing Keynote
Gen David Berger, USMC
Commandant, United States Marine Corps  

Gen Hawk Carlisle, USAF (Ret)
President & CEO, NDIA

Gretchen Larsen Idsinga
President, U.S. Federal, Avineon
Chair, WID National Council  

Chat Lobby: 5:15 - 5:30 pm

Industry Career Expo: 5:15 - 6:00 pm

During the Industry Career Expo, attendees can virtually tour exhibit booths, download handouts and see exhibitor videos, and interact with exhibitors individually. Chat lobbies allow attendees the chance to network and chat with a large group or to break off and have individual conversations.