Friday, September 19, 2014

Be a part of this exciting event and celebrate women entrepreneurs with a special conference to provide women throughout the state an opportunity to network, showcase their ventures, and participate in workshops to help take their business to the next level.

NEW!  Balcony Boxed Lunch Seating - $25 each Register now, seats are filling up fast!
Registration deadline:  Tuesday, September 16th @ noon
Please join us as we offer additional seating in the balcony of the auditorium for the presentation during the luncheon.

Keynote Speakers

Welcoming Remarks:
President Susan Herbst
University of Connecticut 

Jenny Lawton
Chief Executive Officer, MakerBot®
World leader in 3D printing and serial entrepreneur

Dr. Linda Scott
DP World Chair for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Creator of Double X Economy

FREE to Attendees

Registration and Continental Breakfast

• Welcome
  • Dr. Sharon White, Director, University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus
  • Claire Leonardi, CEO, Connecticut Innovations

Results-driven Workshops by Industry Experts and Successful Entrepreneurs

• Crowdfunding and How to Make It Work
  • David Heath, Co-Founder, Bombas Socks
  • Kathryn Moos, Vrou Water
  • Christy Prunier, CEO, Willagirls
  • Moderator: Deborah Jackson, CEO & Founder, Plum Alley
• What Do Investors Look For?
  • Jeanne Sullivan, Co-Founder, StarVest Partners
  • Claire Leonardi, CEO, Connecticut Innovations
• Marketing/Branding Your Venture
  • Julie Cottineau, Founder & CEO, BrandTwist
• State of Connecticut Resources
  • Amy Hourigan, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, CT Innovations 
  • Sheila Hummel, Development Manager, Office of Business & Industry Development, Department of Economic and Community Development 
  • Kimberly Cranston DeSousa, Senior Manager of Programs, Women's Business Development Council
  • Moderator: Janis Collins, Co-Founder, The Refinery
• Realities of Being a Woman Entrepreneur
  • Lisa Bair, CEO, Quantuvis
  • Carissa Ganelli, CEO & Founder, LightningBuy
  • Susan White, CEO, TurqSport
  • Moderator: Anne Ravanona, Founder & CEO, Global Invest Her

Access to Resources from the State of Connecticut and Other Organizations

Representatives from the Connecticut Small Business Development Center as well as other organizations.

Access to Professional Services Pavilion

Available for an Additional Cost

Luncheon with Keynote Speakers - ***SOLD OUT***

To be placed on the waiting list for the luncheon please send your name, your phone number and how many luncheon tickets you wish to purchase to Amanda at:
Amanda.Spada@business.uconn.edu

Concourse Exhibit Table for you to Showcase Your Company or Products - ***SOLD OUT**

To be placed on the waiting list for an exhibit table please send your name, your company name, and your phone number to Dina at:
Dina.Carelli@business.uconn.edu

Refunds are available until September 10th.  After that date no refunds will be made for any reason.

Event Schedule

Co-Hosts

• UConn Foundation
• UConn School of Business Office of Alumni Relations
• The Business Council of Fairfield County
• Stamford Chamber of Commerce
• Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• International Women’s Forum – Connecticut
• Stamford Innovation Center
• Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI)
• Stamford Downtown Special Services District
• Connecticut Innovations
• Women Presidents’ Organization
• Women's Business Development Council

Register Now! Exhibitors, click here to purchase your exhibit table.