LeadHERship LIVE Education Schedule

TUESDAY, June 9

Registration & Welcome Reception (1:00 - 2:00 PM)

Kick off LeadHERship LIVE! with an energizing welcome reception designed to connect, inspire, and set the tone for an impactful two days ahead. Enjoy light refreshments while networking with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors as you build new relationships and prepare for a powerful conference experience filled with leadership, learning, and connection.

Opening Session (2:00 - 3:00 PM)

From Effort to Impact: Small Shifts That Change Everything

Keynote Speaker: Shayla Rivera, Aerospace Engineer, Former NASA Rocket Scientist, and Professor of Practice - College of Engineering at Texas A&M, Director of ENGR[x]

Begin the Women’s Summit with an inspiring opening session that sets the stage for connection, growth, and empowerment. This energizing kickoff will welcome attendees from diverse backgrounds and experiences to come together in celebration of leadership, resilience, innovation, and community.Through inspiring remarks and shared vision, participants will be encouraged to embrace new ideas, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the summit experience. Whether you are looking to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your network, or gain fresh perspective, this session will ignite the momentum for a transformative and impactful event. Join us as we launch a powerful gathering dedicated to uplifting women, amplifying voices, and creating lasting connections.
Sponsored by Dallas Cowboys Football Club/AT&T Stadium

Snack.Sip.Slay Break & Activations (3:00 - 3:30 PM)

Take a lively pause between sessions with fast, fun activations, a themed photo booth, and energy boosting libations. Grab a snack and a beverage, reconnect with fellow attendees, and return inspired.
Sponsored by Lower Colorado River Authority

Session II (3:30 - 4:45 PM)

Unapologetically Powerful: Brand Yourself, Adovate for Yourself

Your expertise speaks volumes—but only if it’s positioned intentionally. This session helps women define and elevate their personal brand while mastering the art of negotiation. Through real world examples and actionable strategies, participants will learn how to show up confidently, influence decision makers, and negotiate roles, pay, and opportunities from a place of strength.

Moderator: Shirley Robinson, CAE Executive Director, Texas Library Association
Panelists: Andrea Christopherson, our Global Head of Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues, SearchWide Global; Elizabeth Eddins, Executive Director, Visit The Woodlands; and Tiffany McGee, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Welcome Reception: An Afternoon in Bloom Presented by Visit The Woodlands (5:15 - 6:15 PM)

Guests are invited to unwind and experience an afternoon filled with curated light bites, refreshing drinks, and unique interactive activations you will not want to miss. From hands-on experiences to thoughtful networking moments, this reception is designed to inspire meaningful conversation in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to celebrating with you in true Woodlands style — elevated, engaging, and in full bloom.
Sponsored by Visit The Woodlands

Dinner (6:30 - 8:00 PM)

Dinner Sponsored by Heritage Exposition Services and Entertainment sponsored by Visit Fort Worth
Join us as we put a cherry on top of a great day! Dinner and entertainment will be offered allowing all of us a chance to dive deeper into the day's conversations and just spend more time with some of the incredible attendees and speakers.

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 12

Morning Fuel Station & Activations

Session III (8:30 - 9:30 AM)

Navigating Conflict with Confidence Courageous Conversations for Women Leaders

Conflict is inevitable in leadership—but how we handle it defines our impact. This dynamic panel brings together women leaders to share real experiences navigating conflict in the workplace, on teams, and across organizations. Panelists will explore how to address tough conversations with confidence, manage differing perspectives, and turn moments of tension into opportunities for growth. Attendees will gain insight, language, and strategies to approach conflict with clarity, empathy, and strength.

Moderator: Jenifer Sarver, Principal, Sarver Strategies
Panelists: Kelly Woodward, COO, Houston Airport System, Margo Richards, Sr. Vice President, Lower Colorado River Authority; and Angela R. Davis, MBA, CAE,
Chief Executive Officer, Society for Pediatric Radiology
Sponsored by Visit South Padre Island

Brewed for Bold Leaders Break (9:00 - 9:30 AM)

Session IV (9:30 - 10:30 AM)

Roundtables

Join intimate, roundtable-style breakout discussions designed to deepen conversations on the most important topics facing women in the workplace. These small groups enabling honest sharing, diverse perspectives, and collaborative problem-solving. Each table concentrates on a theme - like leadership and advancement, compensation and negotiations, inclusive cultures, work-life integration, and more - yielding concrete strategies, accountability plans, and new professional connections you can bring back to your teams.

Break (10:30 - 10:45 AM)

Take a moment to recharge, connect, and reflect during this scheduled break. Enjoy refreshments, continue conversations with fellow attendees, visit sponsors and firends, and prepare for the closing inspiring session of the LeadHERship LIVE!

Closing Session (10:45 - 11:45 AM)

Breaking Barriers: A Journey of Leadership, Resilience, and Purpose

Keynote Speaker: Leticia Van de Putte, Former Texas Senator and President of Andrade-VandePutte & Associates

Join former Texas Senator Leticia Van de Putte for an inspiring and candid conversation about leadership, perseverance, and the power of authentic representation. Throughout this powerful keynote, Senator Van de Putte will take attendees on a compelling journey through her remarkable career, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped her path from pharmacist and business owner to one of the most influential voices in Texas politics. As a mother of six who broke barriers in both the business world and government, she brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to lead with authenticity while navigating male-dominated spaces. Senator Van de Putte will open up about the hard-won lessons learned throughout her decades of service, the art of building coalitions across differences, and the delicate balance of maintaining integrity while navigating the necessary compromises of political life. She'll share honest insights about turning setbacks into comebacks and the responsibility that comes with mentoring the next generation of leaders who will continue the work of creating meaningful change.

TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.

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