Join Us
4:00 - 4:20 PM
ANNE Talk: Lead Bigger
Anne Chow
The Rewired CEO
2025 Maura Award Recipient Anne Chow will deliver a “TED Talk”-style keynote and share insights from her recent book, Lead Bigger. Anne will explore the transformative power of inclusion to create stronger businesses and more vibrant communities for all.
4:20 - 4:40PM
POWER PANEL: Women, Girls & STEM
Jennifer Bartkowski
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Carine Feyten, Ph.D.
Texas Woman’s University
Nirupama “Rupa” DeSilva, M.D.
Parkland Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Health
2025 Maura Award Recipients Jennifer Bartkowski, Dr. Nirupama “Rupa” DeSliva and Dr. Carine Feyten will explore how increasing representation in STEM not only empowers women and girls but also drives innovation, enhances problem-solving and strengthens the entire sector.
4:40 - 5:00PM
Young Leader "5-in-5's"
Haleigh Jones
Crawford, Wishnew & Lang
Cristal Retana Lule
Children’s Health
Our 2025 Young Leader Award Recipients Haleigh Jones and Cristal Retana Lule will answer five questions in five minutes in interviews conducted by aspiring young journalists!
5:00 - 5:20PM
REAL Talk: with Anne Chow
Join NBC5’s Deborah Ferguson and Anne Chow for some “real talk.” Learn more about Anne’s journey to becoming one of the first woman of color CEOs at AT&T while championing inclusivity and remaining true to her authentic self.