45th Simmons Leadership Conference 2024 | Simmons University | 3 April 2024 | Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA

This conference isn’t just an event—it’s a catalyst for transformative change

This conference equips you with strategies to rise above these challenges. We’re here to help you lead with authenticity, resilience, and most importantly, impact. Discover our impact over the years.

An amazing day of inspiration and learning.
Whether you join us in-person or online, you’ll be empowered by incredible content filled with practical wisdom you can apply right away. You’ll engage across a connected platform that provides full access to the 8,500+ participants expected to attend and the incredible sponsoring companies that help us bring this inspiration to life.

Amid a sea of leadership conferences, why choose the Conference? Here’s why:
• Engage with thought leaders driving impact.
• Network with leaders fostering change.
• Access tools to revolutionize your workplace culture.
• Experience inspiration like never before.
• Advocate for genuine, equity-driven leadership.
• Celebrate your commitment to the future of inclusive leadership.

2024 Speakers

MAINSTAGE KEYNOTES & HONORED GUESTS:

Cassandra Worthy
World’s Leading Expert, Change Enthusiasm

Jennifer Hyman
Co-founder and CEO, Rent the Runway

Magie Cook
CEO, Magie’s All-Natural Fresh Salsas and Dips, Author

Padma Lakshmi
Emmy-Nominated Food Expert, Television Host & New York Times Bestselling Author

Trevor Noah
Comedian & Bestselling Author

Gloria Steinem
Writer & Feminist Activist

Thasunda Brown Duckett
President and Chief Executive Officer, of TIAA

Susan MacKenty Brady
CEO, of Simmons University Institute, for Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten
President, Simmons University

CO-HOSTS:

Joyce Kulhawik
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Kristen Palson
COO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Executive Producer, Simmons Leadership Conference

SIGNATURE SESSION SPEAKERS:

Dr. Gary Bailey
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement & Social Justice, College of Social Sciences, Policy & Practice, Simmons University

Shabana Basij-Rasikh
Co-Founder & President of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA)

Audra Bohannon
Founder, Bohannon Advisory

Susan MacKenty Brady
CEO of Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Elisa van Dam
Vice President, Allyship & Inclusion, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Lisa Carmen Wang
Founder and Host, of Bad Bitch Empire

Heather R. Younger
Founder and CEO, of Employee Fanatix

BUSINESS PANELS:

Annabel Flores
Raytheon Deputy President, L&ADS, RTX

Diane Gilworth
Senior Vice President, Health Care Services, Point32Health

Gloria Goins
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Cisco

Denise Millard
Chief Partner Officer, Dell

Kerry Seitz
Vice President, Women’s Leadership, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

2024 Sponsors

• Point32 Health
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Tufts Health Plan
• Cisco
• RTX
• Dell Technnologies
• Moet Hennessy
• CDW
• Deloitte
• Hewlett Packard
• takeda
• TJX
• Polaris Capital Management, LLC
• Fedex