Agenda

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM One-on-One Dealmaking and Mentor/Mentee Meetings plus Networking

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM  Registration & Networking

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM  Opening Remarks
                                   Marla Cannon, Managing Director, Riata Capital Group

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM  Keynote Fireside Chat

Game Changers: Women Levelling the Playing Field in Sports

 This panel spotlights female trailblazers who are reshaping the sports industry. Learn about the importance of fostering diversity and affecting change in a male dominated industry from women climbing the corporate ladder.
                              Leah Wilcox, Vice President, National Basketball Association (NBA)
                              Cheryl Stallings, Vice President of Content, National Basketball Association (NBA)
     MODERATOR: Claudine Cohen, Managing Principal, Value360 Practice, CohnReznick

12:20 PM - 1:30 PM  Seated Lunch

1:35 PM - 2:05 PM  Getting a Deal Done in 2024 – Tactics and Trends

Step into the dynamic world of deal making in 2024! Discover the latest trends that are shaping the landscape as our esteemed panelists unveil the opportunities and challenges ahead. Explore the exclusive perspectives of distinguished women within diverse verticals—GPs, LPs, lenders, and advisors—as they chart the course from a challenging year to the bright possibilities of the next, offering invaluable insights along the way.
                                Susanne Forsingdal, Managing Director, Head of the Americas, Allianz Capital Partners
                                Theodora (Teddie) Townsend, Director, CG Sawaya Partners
                                Christine Tiseo, Managing Director, Lincoln International 
                                Meahgan O'Grady Martin, Director, Palladium
       MODERATOR: Sarah Hammer, Director, Trivest Partners

2:05 PM - 2:30 PM  Networking Break

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM  Building a Brand - A Female Entrepreneur's Perspective on Risk
Hear from female founders who walked away from the comfort and security of the corporate world to start their own venture. They will share valuable lessons they have learned as they rise as leaders and risk it all to build successful businesses. 
                              Sandra Campos, Public and Private Company Board Director; 3x CEO and 2x Founder
                              Marina Roshe, CEO and Founder, Courtgirl
                             Sonia Hounsell, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, FunkkOFF
                             Joelle Flynn, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, FunkkOFF
       MODERATOR: Kerri Hagen, Director, Cascadia Capital

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Professional Workshops
Combatting the unseen costs and expectations of women in the workplace
                   
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Cocktail Reception/Marketplace
*The ACG NY WOL Summit Marketplace will be open from 11am - 6pm and will feature female founded businesses exhibiting their goods and services.