Women in Tech Conference

Presented by RockIT Women, Powered by Microsoft

October 20-22, 2025

Crown Plaza Hotel, Louisville, KY

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2025 Women in Tech Conference Agenda

THEME

Racing Toward Resiliency: Women Rising Together

Together, we embrace challenges, create momentum, and forge a future where empowered women lead, innovate, and thrive. Be part of the movement—because when women rise together, we are unstoppable.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

DATE: October 20th-23rd

VENUE:

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr, an IHG Hotel 830 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209

Stay at Crown Plaza- Discount Rooms available- call Rosemary Mueller at 502-252-250 or E rmueller@cplouisville.com

Keynote Speakers:

Melissa Lacefield, Microsoft
Stefani Quarles, Microsoft
Jess Chapman, Microsoft

October 20th

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration (skip the long lines on Oct 21)

Light Refreshments and Drinks
Meet the Speakers
Networking
Shopping
- Dress For Success: Stuff a bag for $15 – All proceeds go to Dress for Success!
- Plus other shopping vendors!

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Women’s Self-Defense Class

A One-of-a-Kind Women’s Self-Defense Experience — Empowerment Starts Here. Join us for this first-of-its-kind experience and walk away stronger, smarter, and more empowered than ever. Click on the link above to learn more.

*This day is only available with an Oct 21st or full access ticket

October 21st

7:45 AM Registration and light breakfast

8:30 AM Event Kickoff:

8:45 AM Ahead Key Explanation

8:55 AM Keynote Speakers: Jes Chapman, Melissa Lacefield and Stefani Quarles, Microsoft

9:45 AM Papa John’s, Crystal Christy

10:10 AM RockIT Women, Shannon Fehr and Nur Ozgener

10:35 AM Break

10:50 AM Breakout Sessions 1

12::00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM Breakout Sessions 2

2:05 PM Trace 3, Sandy Salty

2:40 PM IBM, Madison Gooch

3:05 PM: Margarita Break and Key giveaway from Ahead

3:25 PM: Resilience Award – Sponsored by Veeam

3:35 PM: Signarama, Maggie Harlow

4:05 PM: Door prizes, must be present to win

4:30 PM: Conclusion

ONE DAY TICKET OCT 21 - $165

TWO DAY TICKET OCT 20 and 21 - $195

October 22nd

8:00 AM– 8:15 AM: Park at Churchill Downs- walk to the Kentucky Derby Museum

Board bus to head to the backside

8:25 AM: Arrive at Backside

Discover how innovation powers every aspect of this legendary track. This unique, behind-the-scenes experience has never been offered before! Learn more!

11:30 AM : Lunch at Derby Museum Cafe

12:10 PM: Board the bus for the second stop

12:30 PM: UofL Micro/Nano Technology Center and Automation and Robotics Lab

Another unique experience awaits! Advances in micro, nanotechnology, and robotics are everywhere. Now’s your chance to see where some of that cutting-edge innovation happens—right here at the University of Louisville! Learn more

2:15 PM: Day concludes- Head back to Churchill Downs

THREE DAY FULL ACCESS TICKET -$275

*Can only be purchased as a full access ticket. VERY limited tickets are left.