Conference Breakout Sessions - 2026

Attendees will have the opportunity to choose two out of these three breakout sessions. 

Breakout 1:

Panel Discussion - Women of Influence: Leading with Purpose, Creating Lasting Impact

Hear from an inspiring panel of women leaders who are using their influence to create meaningful change in their organizations, industries, and communities. This conversation will explore what it means to lead with purpose, build an authentic leadership presence, and turn influence into lasting impact. Panelists will share personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights on navigating challenges while staying true to their values. Attendees will leave inspired to define their own leadership voice and identify ways they can make a greater impact.

Session Panelists

Marian Moskowitz
Vice Chair
Chester County Board of Commissioners

Meridith Coyle
CEO
ANEU Kitchens

Nancy Taltoan
Director of Hospitality Operations
Onix Hospitality

Breakout 2:

Panel Discussion - Community is Capital: Your Network is Your Net Worth

Entrepreneurship is rarely a solo journey. In this engaging panel discussion, explore how relationships, connections, and community can become some of your most valuable business assets. Panelists will share strategies for building authentic professional relationships, cultivating a strong network, finding mentors and collaborators, and turning connections into opportunities for growth. Whether you're just beginning to build your network or looking to strengthen an established one, this session will highlight why who you know—and how you nurture those relationships—can be a powerful form of capital.

Session Panelists

Ana Welsh
Owner
Ana Welsh Leadership

Kate Wickersham
President and CEO
Chester County Community Foundation

Christine Gordon
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Bronwyn Martin
CEO
Martin’s Financial Consulting Group

Breakout 3:

Workshop - Mental Agility: The Competitive Advantage for Entrepreneurs & Leaders

Building a business requires leading through uncertainty, setbacks, and constant change. Discover how mental agility, the ability to intentionally manage your thoughts, emotions, and energy, can help you build resilience, turn challenges into opportunities, and lead yourself and your business with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Workshop Session Host

Theresa Johnson Giunta
CMPC
Performance Psychology Consultant