Women Rule: The LA Summit

JUNE 5TH, 2018

THE LA SUMMIT

Join transformative women driving the conversation and championing today’s most important issues.

Women Rule is a community devoted to expanding leadership opportunities for all women. By bringing together rising stars, accomplished professionals and women at the pinnacle of their careers, the series informs, empowers and connects women across diverse sectors and career levels.

INFORM

Learn and discuss the most important issues and opportunities facing women
in 2018

EMPOWER

See what it will take to get more women in positions of power, across politics, policy, business and more.

CONNECT

Join leading women across the private and public sectors as they take the stage for frank and forward-looking conversations.

SPEAKERS

KATE BOSWORTH

Actress and Filmmaker, "Nona"

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TARANA BURKE

Founder, “Me Too” movement

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SPEAKERS

KATE BOSWORTH

Actress and Filmmaker, "Nona"

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TARANA BURKE

Founder, “Me Too” movement

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SPEAKERS

Women Rule LA Summit speakers to be announced soon.

Past Women Rule participants include:

Tarana Burke, Founder, “Me Too” movement
Joe Biden, Former Vice President of the United States
Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States
Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States
Jean Case, Founder, The Case Foundation
Judy Woodruff, Co-anchor, PBS NewsHour
Dina Powell, former Deputy National Security Advisor, the White House
Marla Malcolm Beck, CEO, Blue Mercury
Jessica Pimentel, Actress

&

Many more powerful and inspiring thought leaders shaping the world

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jessica Alba

Founder, The Honest Company

Debra L. Lee

Philanthropist; Former Chairman and CEO,

BET Networks

Sen. Barbara Boxer

former U.S. Senator (D-Calif.); Host, Fight Back podcast

Janet Napolitano

President, University of California

Sen. Jean Fuller

California State Senate (R-Bakersfield)

Maya Harris

Attorney; Public Policy Advocate; Political & Legal Analyst, MSNBC

To view all of the Women Rule: The LA Summit speakers, please click here.

More speakers to be announced.

SPEAKERS

Featured Speaker

Kate Bosworth

Actress and Filmmaker, "Nona"

Can a bipartisan effort stop human trafficking in the United States? High poverty levels and the growing drug epidemic in the United States were partially responsible for a 35.6 percent increase in human trafficking cases from 2015 to 2016 involving forced physical labor or sexual exploitation.

Barbara Amaya

Advocate; Survivor; Author, "Nobody's Girl"

Marion C. Blakey

Chairman, President and CEO, Rolls-Royce North America Inc.

Tarana Burke

Founder, “Me Too” movement

Lindsay Kagawa Colas

Senior Vice President, Women and Olympics, Wasserman

SPEAKERS

Featured Speaker

Kate Bosworth

Actress and Filmmaker, "Nona"

Can a bipartisan effort stop human trafficking in the United States? High poverty levels and the growing drug epidemic in the United States were partially responsible for a 35.6 percent increase in human trafficking cases from 2015 to 2016 involving forced physical labor or sexual exploitation.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

Powerhouse interviews and panel discussions featuring today’s leading female voices

Opportunities to connect with Women Rule Ambassadors and community members

Networking breakfast and luncheon

Access to Women Rule Marketplace featuring female-forward businesses

Women Rule e-newsletter subscription

AMBASSADORS

Throughout the Summit, our Ambassadors will lead a series of lively exchanges around the most important issues facing women today.

They’re executives, founders and fellows.

They create, disrupt, innovate and govern.

They’re breaking down barriers across industries, creating impact and opening doors to innovative perspectives.

These women are leaders in their fields and in our community.

"The Women Rule Summit has been one of my most inspired experiences. It’s critical for us to come together to create real dialogue in order for us to move this dial and find solutions"

_{- Actress, Producer and Activist, Kate Bosworth}

"The Women Rule Summit has been one of my most inspired experiences. It’s critical for us to come together to create real dialogue in order for us to move this dial and find solutions"

- Actress, Producer And Activist,
Kate Bosworth

"The panel I joined at the Women Rule Summit was one of the most dynamic conversations I've ever had on sexual harassment. It's important to have spaces where these conversations can thrive."

- CEO And Creative Director, Wethos, Rachel Renock

"The Women Rule Summit has been one of my most inspired experiences. It’s critical for us to come together to create real dialogue in order for us to move this dial and find solutions"

- Actress, Producer And Activist,
Kate Bosworth

"The panel I joined at the Women Rule Summit was one of the most dynamic conversations I've ever had on sexual harassment. It's important to have spaces where these conversations can thrive."

- CEO And Creative Director, Wethos, Rachel Renock

"The Women Rule Summit has been one of my most inspired experiences. It’s critical for us to come together to create real dialogue in order for us to move this dial and find solutions"

- Actress, Producer And Activist,
Kate Bosworth

" Women Rule is not only a meeting of some of the smartest women I’ve ever met, but it’s inspiring. Seeing the ability women have to uplift each other and transform ideas into action is one of the most powerful experiences. If you ever have the chance to attend, you won’t regret it. "

- Veena Jetti

"The panel I joined at the Women Rule Summit was one of the most dynamic conversations I've ever had on sexual harassment. It's important to have spaces where these conversations can thrive."

- CEO And Creative Director, Wethos, Rachel Renock

AgENDA

Registration, Welcome Breakfast & Marketplace Shopping

8:00 AM

Doors open to registered guests. Have some breakfast, check out the marketplace and get ready for the Morning Session!

Women and the 2018 Midterms

8:50 AM

Take a close look at what it will take to elect more women in the 2018 midterm elections — analyze whether the numbers will get better or worse.

Women in Sports: Using the Arena for Activism

9:20 AM

In a fraught political year, professional athletes in the NFL and beyond have become more engaged in the political discourse, and Americans have started to turn to them as thought leaders in public debate.

Keynote Interview: Women in the Trump Administration

9:50 AM

What are the priorities and experiences of female leaders in the new administration? Hear from Sec. Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Women of Impact: Behind the Headlines: Tarana Burke

10:00 AM

The #MeToo campaign exploded on social media this fall and has been embraced by millions of women worldwide in the wake of high-profile cases of sexual harassment.

What Will it Take to End Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

10:10 AM

What will it take to finally stop sexual harassment in the workplace? What is the responsibility of corporate boards and executive leadership to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions?

Coming Together to Stop Human Trafficking

11:20 AM

Can a bipartisan effort stop human trafficking in the United States? How can men and women inside and outside government work together solve the problem?

Women Rule Community Conversation

12:05 PM

Leading women from the Women Rule community share their personal stories about starting their own business in Washington, how to have the tough conversations in business and offer their advice as mentors.

Welcome

8:00 AM

Doors open to registered guests. Have some breakfast, check out the marketplace and get ready for the morning session!

Welcome

8:00 AM

Doors open to registered guests. Have some breakfast, check out the marketplace and get ready for the morning session!

THE AGENDA

Session Topics to Include:

- Women and the Midterm Elections

- Female Candidates: Conveying your message in 2018

- What it Will Take to End Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

- Starting your own business and how to have the tough conversations in business

8:30 AM

Registration, Welcome Breakfast & Marketplace Shopping

9:00 AM

Session I

10:15 AM

Networking Break & Marketplace Shopping

10:30

Session II

11:30 AM

Networking Break & Marketplace Shopping

11:45 AM

Session III

12:15 PM

Networking Luncheon

1:00 PM

Summit Concludes

^{** Timing subject to change. Additional details to be announced soon}

AGENDA

The LA Summit will feature one-on-one interviews, panel conversations, high-level networking and interactive experiences.

June 5th from 8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

RUNNING

State Of Politics

Behind the Candidates

The 2018 Midterms

LEADING

Advocating for Your Best Professional Self

Utilizing Powerful Platforms for Purpose

Changing the Narrative

EARNING

Getting to Equal Pay

Navigating the Corporate Ladder

AgENDA

Registration, Welcome Breakfast & Marketplace Shopping

8:00 AM

Doors open to registered guests. Have some breakfast, check out the marketplace and get ready for the Morning Session!

Women and the 2018 Midterms

8:50 AM

Take a close look at what it will take to elect more women in the 2018 midterm elections — analyze whether the numbers will get better or worse.

Women in Sports: Using the Arena for Activism

9:20 AM

In a fraught political year, professional athletes in the NFL and beyond have become more engaged in the political discourse, and Americans have started to turn to them as thought leaders in public debate.

Keynote Interview: Women in the Trump Administration

9:50 AM

What are the priorities and experiences of female leaders in the new administration? Hear from Sec. Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Women of Impact: Behind the Headlines: Tarana Burke

10:00 AM

The #MeToo campaign exploded on social media this fall and has been embraced by millions of women worldwide in the wake of high-profile cases of sexual harassment.

What Will it Take to End Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

10:10 AM

What will it take to finally stop sexual harassment in the workplace? What is the responsibility of corporate boards and executive leadership to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions?

Coming Together to Stop Human Trafficking

11:20 AM

Can a bipartisan effort stop human trafficking in the United States? How can men and women inside and outside government work together solve the problem?

Women Rule Community Conversation

12:05 PM

Leading women from the Women Rule community share their personal stories about starting their own business in Washington, how to have the tough conversations in business and offer their advice as mentors.

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