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WPF National Member Issuer Rate
$150 - Conference (Includes Welcome & Founders’ Receptions)
$25 - Founders Only
$50 - Post-Conference Brunch Cruise (WPF Members Only)
WPF National Member Professional Rate
$400 - Conference (Includes Welcome & Founders’ Receptions)
$100 - Founders Only
$125 - Post-Conference Brunch Cruise (WPF Members Only)
Non-Member Rate
$575 - Conference (Includes Welcome & Founders’ Receptions)
$150 - Founders Only

2023 Platinum Sponsors
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Truist

Schedule


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All times are in Pacific Time.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Time Range Description
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pre-Conference Executive Committee Meeting - (National Board Executive Committee Only)

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Phillips Room
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pre-Conference Board Meeting (National Board Members Only)

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Phillips Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Board & Chapter Reps Only Meeting (lunch served)

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Phillips Room
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception Hosted by WPF, Milken Institute and Pew Research Center

The State of Women in the Workforce Conversation with invited guests to be announced held at The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - A&C Restaurant. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Washington DC Monument Night Bus Tour

Buses will depart from the Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Marble Foyer of Ballroom Entrance

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Time Range Description
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Salamander Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Gallery Ballroom
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome to the 27th Annual Conference by WPF Conference Vice President - Jennifer Fredericks, Ice Miller

The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Grand Ballroom
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Keynote Speaker: Erica Orange, Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer, The Future Hunters

Reimagination in a Time of Change: Talk of an eventual "return" to the way things were is unrealistic. lnstead of preserving our tried-and-true ways of doing things, we must adapt and innovate quickly, to an ever-changing world. Change is happening faster than ever before and is catapulting us into a world of "templosion" - a term to describe the rapid acceleration of time. Using macro sociocultural, economic, demographic and technological trends as a catalyst, Erica will put these changes within a broader context and discuss how they will transform the landscape now and in the years to come.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM 2023 Scholarship Awards Presentation

  • Scholarship Committee Chair: Jessica Lamendola, Sycamore Advisors, LLC
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM MSRB Presentation of EMMALabs by Leah Szarek, MSRB Chief External Relations Officer and Kelly Allers, MSRB Senior Manager, Data Governance

    EMMA Labs provides a hub for municipal market participants and technology experts to collaborate, innovate and create potential applications for market data. Applications that are tested and refined here may find their way to the MSRB's EMMA website, where they can contribute to a fair, efficient and transparent municipal market. The MSRB's newest addition to EMMA Labs is an educational lab to demystify structured data and illustrate its potential in the municipal market.
    11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Networking Break & Information about Joining the WPF Mentorship Program

    If you are interested in learning more about the WPF Mentorship Program, meet at the Mentorship sign in the Salamander Foyer during this break.
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Keynote Speaker: Janie Mines, SVP Inclusion & Innovation, Academy Securities, Inc.

    As the only African American female in the first class of women at the U.S Naval Academy, Janie will speak about Leadership, Innovation, Strengthening National Unity, Breaking Barriers, Being a Role Model, and Serving your Community
    12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Luncheon

    The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Grand Ballroom
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PM WPF President's Remarks and Welcome to D.C. Speaker

  • WPF President Remarks: Kayla MacEwen, Masterson Advisors
  • Welcome Speaker: Mayor Muriel Bowser Mayor of Washington, DC
  • 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM Mentorship Committee Update
    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Networking Break & Mentorship Meet Up and Photo Opportunity

    Mentorship Meet Up and Photo Opportunity in the Salamander Foyer (Current Mentorship Program Participants Only)
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Hot Topics and Candid Conversations

    Moderator: Lisa Haley, Deputy Director / Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Leesburg, VA

    Panelists:
    • Katano Kasaine Assistant GM / Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
    • Jennie Huang Bennett Former Chief Financial Officer, City of Chicago
    • M. Elizabeth Reich Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Arin N. Reeves Researcher, Author, and Advisor

    “Thriving in Chaos: Energy Management for Women's Success & Wellbeing” - In her new book, In Charge, Dr. Arin N. Reeves offers women a path to a successful and meaningful life, by helping women eliminate energy drains, manage what needs to be done, and bring more of what makes them happy into their lives. Dr. Reeves will deliver a presentation that discusses the research and strategies highlighted in the new book and how women’s energy management needs to be at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Dr. Reeves will explore the principles of energy management, the process of restructuring days from the perspective of energy management, and integrating energy management principles into leadership skills. This presentation is for every woman experiencing diminished energy in the midst of chaos; for every woman seeking greater joy, acknowledgment, and strength; and for every woman who wants to continue to excel and refuses to settle for less.
    4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Announcement of Next Year's Conference in San Diego, CA and Closing Remarks
    4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Presentation of Founders' Awards and Champagne Toast

    Congratulations to our 2023 Founders' Awards Recipients! Lifetime Achievement Award – Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg; She’s Our Hero Award – Bethany Pugh; and Claire Goodman Rising Star Award – Audrey Chu.
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Founders' Awards Reception (Open To All)

    Join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeurves to celebrate our award winners at The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Marina Room and Garden Terrace. Congratulations to our 2023 Founders' Awards Recipients! Lifetime Achievement Award – Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg; She’s Our Hero Award – Bethany Pugh; and Claire Goodman Rising Star Award – Audrey Chu.

    Friday, September 22, 2023

    Time Range Description
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Yoga Activity or Walking Tour

    The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Yoga: Garden Terrace (weather permitting) Backup Space - Phillips Room. Self-guided Walking Tour will depart from Lobby Bar Area.
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Community Service Event: Benefiting Children’s Inn at NIH

    The Salamander Washington DC Hotel - Salamander Foyer. Come create "Thoughtful Treasures" for families staying at the Children's Inn while their child is receiving medical treatment. Every child, teen, young adult and their sibling(s) who are staying at The Inn are assigned their very own mailboxes. Every morning, our youngest residents race to their mailboxes to see what special treasure is waiting for them. Each treasure brings many moments of happiness, and our children often take their treasures to their medical visits at the NIH Clinical Center to play with them while they wait.
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Post Conference Activity - Boat Cruise

    Join us for a Post Conference Event Boat Cruise - Board the Odyssey DC and enjoy lunch and drinks on this two-hour cruise taking advantage of the amazing views from the glass-enclosed deck or outdoor observation lounge. Departing from Pier 4, 580 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. Boarding begins at 11:15 am. One mile walk from The Salamander or hop in an Uber and ask use 580 Water Street SW – this will drop you off right in front of the boarding area.
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