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Women in Business Leadership Forum

June 14, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
The Westin Chicago Riverwalk
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About This Event

An empowering half-day forum celebrating and elevating women executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders across industries. The program includes panel discussions led by C-suite leaders, mentorship roundtables, and a curated cocktail reception.

This year's forum brings together a carefully curated cohort of 200 women professionals across finance, healthcare, law, and technology. The day is designed to spark meaningful mentoring relationships, share candid lessons from the boardroom, and celebrate the achievements of NA-ICC's most outstanding women members.

Event Agenda

9:00 AM
Break

Registration & Morning Reception

9:30 AM
Keynote

Opening Keynote: Redefining Leadership on Your Own Terms

Meera Bose, Chief Operating Officer — Apex Financial Group

10:30 AM
Session

Panel: Breaking the Ceiling — Stories from the C-Suite

Four executives share unfiltered accounts of navigating male-dominated industries and building teams that reflect their values.

11:45 AM
Networking

Mentorship Roundtables

Facilitated small-group conversations pairing emerging leaders with senior executives across six industry tracks.

12:45 PM
Break

Luncheon & Networking

1:30 PM
Keynote

Closing Celebration & Recognition

Announcement of the 2025 NA-ICC Women in Business honorees.

June 14, 2025

Women in Business Leadership Forum

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