Shine On Summit
Wednesday, April 16 @ 4-7:30PM
Join Shine & Rise for an inspiring evening of connection and idea sharing at our Second Annual Shine On Summit. The mission of the Shine On Summit is to advance the ideas and perspectives of women and other underrepresented folks in tech, guided by our belief in the power of supporting and shining on each other as the catalyst of our collective growth. The Shine On Summit is an opportunity to illuminate one another, while we honor and embrace the fullness of our humanity. Throughout the summit, you’ll engage in lightning breakout talks and hear remarks from influential speakers.
How do we design a meaningful future where we shine as individuals and rise together?
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How do we design a meaningful future where we shine as individuals and rise together? ☼
This year we are featuring 4 tracks for the event sessions:
Track 1: Work-Life Balance ➡️ I am a whole, complex human being who contains multitudes.
Track 2: Career Growth➡️ I want to expand and evolve.
Track 3: Community Impact➡️ I believe in the power of collective resilience and change.
Track 4: Entrepreneurship➡️ I am creating, building, and shaping something.
Come to hear ideas (known and new), connect with like-hearted folks, and maybe walk away with a light-bulb moment of your own! Registration will open March 1st. Shine & Rise Members - check your inboxes!
How do we design a meaningful future where we shine as individuals and rise together?
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How do we design a meaningful future where we shine as individuals and rise together? ☼
Each year, our summit tackles a big question that acts as a thread weaving together each talk. Our big question this year is:
How do we design a meaningful future where we shine as individuals and rise together?
We are thrilled to host a Fireside Chat with Meagan Ward, Abby Gates, and Nia Batts!
Meagan Ward, Founder of Femology
Abby Gates, Founder of Sproutwise
Nia Batts, Managing Director & COO of Union Heritage
All of our breakout sessions during the event will fit into one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Work-Life Balance ➡️ I am a whole, complex human being who contains multitudes.
Embracing Complexity: Finding Harmony in the Blurred Lines — Kimberly Gluck
Connected, Not Consumed: The Power of Digital Wellbeing — Ashley Fahey
Balancing Growth Without Breaking: Making Space for Your Multitudes — Marianna Kerppola + Christina Fair
Track 2: Career Growth➡️ I want to expand and evolve.
Align to Achieve: Unlocking Your Unique Path to Success — Taylor Mae
Finding Your Way & Breaking into a New Industry — Mattie Dardyn
Take Up Space: Owning Your Expertise and Speaking With Authority — Fawna Tucker
Track 3: Community Impact➡️ I believe in the power of collective resilience and change.
Culture Shifters: The Power of Collective Resilience and Change — Ber-Henda Williams
Get Fly, Make Friends, Save the World through Community — Amanda Sweet
Building Together: Change is a Collective Effort — Sam S Cerwin
Track 4: Entrepreneurship➡️ I am creating, building, and shaping something.
Dreams to Goals: Turning Vision into Reality — Jacqulene Barnes
Own Your Story: Reframing Your Past & Reclaiming Your Resilience — Stephanie Belsky
Women Beyond the Launch: Scaling, Sustaining & Thriving — Lauren Daniels
These tracks are meant to be a spin on the traditional (and sometimes tired) topics at events like this. We’re looking for new takes and different perspectives.
We’re seeking support for our annual summit. If you or your organization is passionate about advancing women and other underrepresented folks in the tech and startup ecosystem, please reach out at hello@shinerise.org!
See our list of our 2025 sponsors below.
