| Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Thrive Registration Opens |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Opening Remarks |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Thrive & Connect: Welcome Social |
| Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Opening Keynote with Hannah Roberts, PhD
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Details: Hear from Amazon #1 bestselling author Hannah Roberts, PhD as she helps you, a high-achieving STEM professional, step into leadership without losing yourself. Learn to break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing, delegate effectively, and transform from a “safe pair of hands” to a visible strategic voice. Gain practical tools, mindset shifts, and compassionate strategies to lead authentically, set boundaries, and thrive in complex work environments.
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| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
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Breaking Down Barriers: Curating Your Path to Leadership
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Speaker: Kerry Unflat, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Talent Apothecary
Details: Despite growing representation, women in STEM fields continue to face unique challenges on the path to leadership, from implicit bias and systemic barriers to navigating male-dominated spaces. This interactive session is designed to empower women to take control of their leadership journey. Through honest dialogue, shared experiences, and actionable strategies, participants will explore how to break through institutional and personal roadblocks, amplify their voices, and build a leadership path that reflects their values and strengths.
Redefining Executive Presence: How to Create an Authentic Personal Brand
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Speaker: Victoria Higgins, Founder, The Science Leaders Coach
Details: For women leaders, executive presence has often meant conforming to narrow, traditional expectations of leadership, expectations that can undermine authenticity and impact. It’s time to change that narrative. This empowering interactive session is designed to help women redefine what executive presence looks and feels like. You’ll explore how to craft a personal brand that reflects your unique strengths, values, and leadership style without diminishing your voice or compromising who you are.
Equity in Research: How Gender Bias Can Impact Outcomes
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Speaker: Alham Saadat, Research Ethics, Nonprofit Leadership
Details: Gender bias in research can distort data, limit innovation, and perpetuate inequities in healthcare, technology, education, and beyond. This session explores how systemic gender disparities, both overt and unconscious, affect research design, participation, analysis, and outcomes. Participants will gain insights into identifying and mitigating gender bias in research processes and learn strategies to foster more equitable, inclusive, and impactful research practices.
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| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Tying it All Together – How to Ensure Allyship in Your Personal and Professional Life
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Speakers:
Aly Myszewski, Systems Product Manager at HighRes Biosolutions
Ana Foley, Associate Director: Culture and Community Engagement, Broad Institute
Mimi Fenton, CEO, Cedar Health Research
Mark Namchuk, Executive Director, Therapeutics Translation at Harvard Medical School
Details: Allyship is more than a buzzword; it's a commitment to action, awareness, and accountability. This dynamic panel explores how to integrate authentic allyship into every facet of your life, from the workplace to your personal relationships. Join us for a candid conversation about how to bridge the gap between intention and impact, and how to show up consistently in both professional settings and daily life. This panel will be moderated by Richard Ellson, Co-founder and CTO, Labcyte, Inc.
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| 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Break/Transition |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Closing Keynote with Amelia Rose Earhart
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Details: Hear from aviation pioneer Amelia Rose Earhart as she shows you how to face uncertainty and push beyond limits with courage and determination. Learn lessons on navigating obstacles, building resilience and leading with confidence and discover how to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation in your career and life.
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| 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Closing Networking with Refreshments |
