DWEN Summit 2017 Agenda |
SUNDAY, 16th July
8:00 a.m. Registration desk opens
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer event -
Westin HotelJoin us before DWEN officially kicks-off for an inspiring afternoon of creativity, entrepreneurship, and social good. At the event, you will meet teens from local Girl Scout troops to discuss social issues facing girls today and then, in small working groups, start brainstorming ideas for businesses the teens could start to help address them. These same business concepts will then become the focus of the Girls Track for the next two days of DWEN
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Girl's Track Reception - Westin Hotel
5:30 - 6.30 p.m. DWEN Orientation Session - Westin Hotel
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception - Westin Hotel
5:30 - 6.30 p.m. DWEN Orientation Session - Westin Hotel
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception - Westin Hotel
MONDAY, 17th & TUESDAY, 18th July – Westin Hotel
Start each day with a networking breakfast and finish each day by joining fellow female founders & Dell leaders for dinner each evening at beautiful locations in San Francisco
Over the 2 days we will explore the following topics in innovative and practical forums:
- What challenges does the changing US & global political landscape present for women entrepreneurs?
- What are the technology solutions that will help you grow your business
- How will the IoT, cybersecurity, cloud technology, software development and mobile apps continue to evolve?
- How can we make it easier for women's businesses to go global?
- What do VCs look for when deciding to invest in your business?
- What are the alternative methods of finance that you can use to fund your business?
- What legal challenges do fast-growth entrepreneurs need to be aware of?
- How can you measure the performance of your digital marketing plan?
Conference forums
- Breakout sessions – join industry experts in small group to discuss your key challenges
- Attend an Unconference session – fun cool and productive, a different way to learn – opportunity to share your expertise and decide what topics you want to listen to!
- Take the time to network and learn from each other
- Panel discussions & keynotes – learn from industry experts and international leaders as they share their views and opinions on key areas
WEDNESDAY, 19th July - Offsite
Optional tours to local attractions
Times subject to change.