Subject to change. All sessions take place at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center. As of April 10, 2025, and subject to change. Times reflect the Eastern time zone.
Sunday, Oct. 5
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Welcome Reception
2:45–3 p.m.
Opening Remarks
3–3:45 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship: The Story of Angie’s Boomchickapop
Angie Bastian, co-founder, Angie’s Boomchickapop
Join Angie Bastian, co-founder and namesake of the wildly popular popcorn snack brand, Angie’s Boomchickapop, as she shares how women’s leadership and the power of the female voice drive real impact in today’s marketplace. With a bold vision and a commitment to emotional and physical safety in the workplace, Bastian built a company culture where people could truly thrive, and it showed in the brand’s success.
In this inspiring keynote presentation, she will challenge the zero-sum mindset of “I win, you lose,” and champion a different way: one rooted in authenticity, respect, and human connection. She believes empowered teams create empowered brands, and that consumers aren’t just targets; they’re people to celebrate.
Expect big insights, bold truths, and a powerful reminder that the most successful brands start with one thing—taking care of your people.
Sponsored by
3:45–4 p.m.
Break
4–5 p.m.
Panel Presentation
Achieving Equality: Women in Business Panel
Panelists will be announced soon.
The Women Business Collaborative (WBC) is an alliance of more than 80 companies that commit to supporting women to achieve equal position, pay, and power in business. Attendees will hear how companies in other industries support women in their career growth, develop pipelines for talent and training, and address the challenges that hold women back from advancing to the c-suite. Hear from WBC leaders and partner companies as they dive into practices that any professional can adopt to enact meaningful support and change.
4:50–5:50 p.m.
THRIVEx Presentations
Back by popular demand for a third year, the speaker incubator program (launched by the ASA women in leadership interest group) called THRIVEx will engage and inspire emerging and seasoned leaders alike. Women who aspire to be successful public speakers by effectively sharing ideas, strategies, or perspectives, submitted presentation pitches earlier this year. Of the more than 30 applications, three standouts were selected by the ASA women in leadership interest group council. Stay tuned to learn more about this year’s THRIVEx participants and their presentations.
6–7 p.m.
THRIVE Live Reception
Monday, Oct. 6
7:45–8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:30–9:15 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Details coming soon.
Sponsored by
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Growth and Impact Track
Details coming soon.
Owners and CEO’s Track
Details coming soon.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:30–2:30 p.m.
CEO Panel Discussion
Details coming soon.
2:30–2:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Sarah Senges at 703-253-2042.
