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Join us for an exclusive event at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco, designed to inspire women leaders in innovation across industries. The gallery, known for its stunning exhibits of design and engineering marvels, provides a dynamic, visually captivating backdrop that blends creativity with technology. The space is chosen deliberately, reflecting the intersection of innovation, leadership, and the limitless potential of future-forward thinking.
Opening Experience: Upon arrival, attendees are greeted with immersive displays showcasing groundbreaking innovations—from architectural models to sustainable design concepts. As guests walk through, they encounter stories of female pioneers in various fields, spotlighted alongside the Autodesk exhibits to symbolize the event’s broader theme of cross-industry collaboration.
Keynote Address: The event opens with a keynote speech by a renowned female leaders— who have championed innovation not only within her organization but also in global conversations about leadership and the future of work. This talk sets the tone for a forward-thinking discussion about the role of women in driving innovation at scale.
Panel Discussion: Next, a panel of female innovators and executives from diverse industries such as tech, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing share insights on how they are redefining leadership in their organizations. The conversation covers not only how they’ve fostered innovation but also the obstacles they’ve overcome, with a strong focus on actionable strategies for scaling ideas.
Networking Reception: The event closes with a networking reception that takes place within the gallery, surrounded by Autodesk’s awe-inspiring displays. This reception is designed to connect women leaders with each other in an inspiring and collaborative environment, with a focus on building long-lasting connections and future partnerships.
Throughout the evening, the Autodesk Gallery itself serves as a source of inspiration, symbolizing the future of what’s possible when innovation meets leadership. With its exhibits serving as conversation starters, the gallery creates a sense of excitement, reinforcing the event’s core message: women are not just participating in innovation—they are leading it.
Timing: 5:00pm free to walk the gallery (come early as it will take time to park, and enter the building) 5:30pm welcoming Keynote 6:00pm panel discussion 7:00pm networking receptions 8:00pm close Limited to 200 attendees. Please RSVP with commitment so as not to take a spot from someone else.
Want to bring a friend? This event is open to both Athena members and Athena-curious women. To bring a guest, please email [email protected] to get them registered.
Coco Brown is the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance. Athena has helped thousands of leaders build their Portfolio of Impact and grow and advance in their executive careers. The company has also brought almost 500 women to corporate boards from growth stage private companies to name brand public companies. Coco has personally worked with hundreds of top leaders, CEOs and boards to evolve modern leadership. She’s served on ten commercial and non-profit boards and advisory boards, and has led two notable companies (Taos, acquired by IBM, and now Athena). She is part of Nasdaq's Governance Insights Council, and is often called on to share guidance to the evolving focus and breadth of responsibility within the Modern Boardroom. Coco was recently named one of the 100 Most Powerful People of Silicon Valley.
Amy Bunszel is a public company board member and a C-level technology executive, product strategist and thought leader with over 20 years of experience innovating enterprise software products across the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing and film and game industries. She holds a unique ability to inspire innovative strategy while driving large-scale agile software development around the globe. Amy's roots as a start-up co-founder, combined with deep product leadership, large-scale product execution expertise and a successful change management record enable her to drive and advise on business model transformation while maintaining and growing customer loyalty.
Before joining Autodesk, Amy co-founded Linius Technologies in 1996. The company delivered wire harness design software to the manufacturing industry. Its technology was integrated with Autodesk’s Inventor 3D mechanical design software when Autodesk acquired the company in 2003.
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