Women in Equipment Conference

Women in Equipment Conference

September 28-29

To be successful, dealerships need to leverage the diversity of their workforce to improve the quality of decision making, fuel growth and inspire the next generation. This unique event brings together women professionals in the equipment industry to network and provide an opportunity to enhance them leadership skills and discuss the unique challenges they face.

AED’s Women in Equipment Conference focuses on helping women leaders understand their unique strengths as well as barriers to success, grow their leadership skills, interact with other women professionals from allied industries to grow their network, and increase the visibility of women in the industry.

Conference Schedule:

Thursday, September 28
TimeSession Title
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmRegistration
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmLUNCH
12:45 pm - 1:00 pmWelcome & Announcements
1:00 pm - 2:15 pmKeynote
2:15 pm - 2:30 pmBREAK
2:30 pm - 3:30 pmMastering the Work-Life Balance
3:35 pm - 4:35 pmWhere is the Good Ol' Girls Club?
Cynthia Keaton
4:35 pm - 4:45 pmBREAK
4:45 pm - 5:30 pmWomen Professionals Panel
Moderated by: Alexis Gladstone
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmNetworking Reception
Friday, September 29
TimeSession Title
8:00 am - 8:45 amRegistration
8:00 am - 8:45 amBreakfast
8:45 am - 9:45 amGrace Under Fire: Leadership When the Emotional Stakes are High
9:45 am - 10:00 amBREAK
10:00 am - 11:00 amHow to Build a Cohesive Team
Cindy Reid-Shelton
11:05 am - 12:00 pmGratitude Strategies to Boost Your Business and Lift Your Life
Lisa Ryan
12:00 pm - 12:15 pmClosing/Wrap-Up
Alexis Gladstone

It will take place in from September 28-29 in New Orleans.

Early Registration: $1025
Regular Registration: $1125
Late Registration: $1225

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Hotel Information

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Room Rate: $199+tax

Please book by 09/06/2023

All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit card at the time of booking.

Any guaranteed reservations not cancelled 72 hours prior to the arrival date will be subject to a one-night room and tax cancellation fee.

Call-In Reservations – Omni Hotels Reservations: 1-800-THE-OMNI (800-843-6664)

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AED Cancellation Policy:
In order to be flexible with AED members in these uncertain times, AED is currently extending it’s cancellation policy due to the ongoing public health crisis. Although subject to change, if you need to cancel a registration for an event, you may request a refund from AED for your registration up until 7 days before the event. As always, you will be refunded at any time if cancellations arise due to health related complications or increased travel restrictions. The Association will continue to evaluate this on an ongoing basis.

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