Out Women In Business

A conference for women organized by women to bring the LBT+ business community together.

March 25, 2022 // New York City

Educate, inspire, and connect future generations of women in business

The Out Women in Business Conference (aka OWIB) brings the LBT+ community together to form a strong, visible network of professionals to educate, inspire, and connect future generations of women in business. Our 2022 conference will be hosted on March 25, 2022. Registration and check-in will begin at 8:00 am with the first session beginning promptly at 9:00 am. The conference will take place at etc.venues (360 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017).

Immediately following the conference, all attendees are invited to stay for a networking hour at 5:00 pm.

What precautions will in-person attendees have to take at OWIB?

To mitigate the risk of the transmission of Covid-19, attendees are asked to commit to the following prior to registering for OWIB 2022:

You will agree to and follow the ROMBA Covid-19 Code of Conduct. You can download a copy for your records here.
You will always wear a mask in all shared spaces, except when actively eating or drinking. (N-95 masks are recommended.)
To provide valid proof of Covid-19 vaccination before or upon arrival and check-in.
That during your participation in this event, you release and hold harmless Reaching Out MBA from all liability related to Covid-19 and arising from your participation. You can download a copy of the ROMBA Waiver, Release of Liability and Indemnification for your records here.
Registration for this event is non-refundable. Any canceled/forfeited fees will be considered a donation to the ongoing work of Reaching Out MBA.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

What will the virtual experience include?

Virtual registration for the 2022 OWIB conference will be free. Attendees will have the opportunity to live-stream the plenaries as well as the breakout sessions taking place on the main stage.

In addition, virtual attendees will have the same option as in-person attendees to share their resumes with our 2022 OWIB Corporate Partners. This option is included in the event registration.

Check out the 2022 OWIB Agenda

8:00 am

Registration & Check-in

60 min

9:00 am

Welcome & Introductions

15 min

9:15 am

Intersectionality & Advocacy: How LBT+ Women Can Drive Social Change

The LGBT+ community is the most diverse in the world, encompassing individuals from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. In this panel session we'll explore how we can come together as a community and be advocates and allies for each other both professionally and personally.

45 min

10:05 am

Perspective

15 min

10:45 am

Breakout: Do I Belong? Stories and Journeys of Being Enough

Where societal expectations meet personal expression and identity, it is common for individuals to feel that they don't belong or that they need to prove themselves as worthy of acceptance in certain circles. Sometimes we find ourselves asking “am I (fill in the blank) enough for this space?” If you've felt this way, you are not alone. Societal expectations and stereotypes perpetuate an image of what it means to belong to a group, and these thoughts often hold us back from reaching our full potential or feeling part of a community. We'll hear from panelists who have been there, explore why these thoughts persist, why this thinking is harmful, and discuss ways we can build more inclusive communities.

50 min

10:45 am

Breakout: Authentic Leadership (In-Person Only)

Authentic leadership is the current buzz word for describing a new type of leader who creates inclusive and innovated teams, world-class products, and a strong customer base…all positively impacting an organizations bottom-line. But what does it mean to be an authentic leader? In this session, we will look at some myths surrounding authentic leadership and what you need to know - wherever you are in your vocational journey - to establish yourself as that leader who becomes an irreplaceable asset to your organization.

50 min

11:35 am

Lunch

75 min

12:45 pm

Working in Male-Dominated Spaces

Women are outnumbered at nearly every level in the workplace and are dramatically outnumbered in senior leadership. Working in spaces where you've been historically excluded can lead women to question their abilities. This session is designed to explore how to navigate working in male-dominated spaces while creating more inclusive workplaces.

50 min

1:40 pm

Facilitated Networking (In-Person Only)

45 min

2:25 pm

Perspective

25 min

3:05 pm

Life Lessons from the World of Entrepreneurs

Join us for an empowering conversation about the complexities of being an LBT entrepreneur, the roads which have led there, and the powerful lessons relevant for all of life. The ins and outs of starting a business are challenging to any aspiring entrepreneur but recent studies suggest it’s even more difficult for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. The near misses, failures, and wins can teach us as much about business as it does about life.

45 min

3:55 pm

Keynote

45 min

4:40 pm

Closing

20 min

5:00 pm

OWIB Happy Hour

60 min

6:00 pm

NYC Regional Happy Hour

After two years of virtual programming, we are excited to get back together with the ROMBA Community! Following the 8th annual Out Women in Business conference on March 25th, we will be hosting a happy hour for the entire ROMBA community at etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in NYC. For more information, visit reachingoutmba.org/NYCRegionalEvent

90 min

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