FT Women in Business Summit Americas
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Amid high inflation, weakened consumer demand and labour shortages, businesses remain pessimistic about America's growth prospects in 2023. With leaders in survival mode, how will they maintain their commitments to gender equality and D&I? How can investing in diverse leadership and tackling challenges in the executive pipeline help businesses perform better? Have the SEC’s corporate board diversity requirements helped to shift the balance in America’s boardrooms? Is bolder legislative action required to ensure similar success rates for smaller companies and across different states?
FT Women in Business Summit Americas is aimed at senior business executives across all sectors who are keen to engage, learn and share tactics on inclusive leadership, responsible business and the future of work. This one-day event gave attendees the opportunity to be part of an exclusive community of leaders and provided actionable tips for transformation, innovation and positive change in their businesses. The programme featured panel discussions, networking opportunities and inspiring keynotes to help attendees achieve leadership skills and strategies for future success.
2023 Key Themes and Discussions
There are growing concerns around whether the US can avoid a recession in 2023. Where should business leaders focus their capital and time?
Women account for just 8% of CEOs in both the S&P 500 and FTSE 350, do we have a leadership pipeline problem?
While female entrepreneurs are on the rise in America, their share of the fundraising remains stubbornly low. How can we break the bias in fundraising?
Happy employees are more productive workers, but how realistic is it to drive profits while sustaining morale and allowing employees a work / life balance?
By 2025, Generation Alpha will be the largest in the world but how can companies adapt to prepare for the most digitally-savvy, racially diverse and educated workforce yet?
Can diversity and inclusion at the core of business strategy become a source of competitive advantage?
Contact us about the FT Women in Business event series
Speaking Opportunities
Emily Burns
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Hannah Lockwood
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Delegate Services
Amrita Ganguly
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Supporting Partners
"I really enjoyed the interactive elements of the event and the hybrid nature of the audience inclusion. The speakers and presenters were dynamic and knowledgeable. I also really enjoyed the opportunity to network with some interesting and phenomenal people. "
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Women in Business Forum
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Special Report - Women in Business
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