Pamplin Women's Summit

2025 Pamplin Women's Summit

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Inn at Virginia Tech & Online

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

OPEN TO ALL

This empowering event is dedicated to bringing together women in business to network, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations about self-advocacy and workplace success. Our mission is to create a platform for women to develop strategies for success, amplify their voices, and build connections with like-minded professionals and allies.

Networking Reception Opportunity

All registrants are invited to join us for a networking reception the evening before the Women’s Summit! This event, taking place on Friday, March 28 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the DDS Atrium, offers a unique opportunity to connect with professionals and thought leaders. Expand your network, exchange ideas, and set the stage for an inspiring Women’s Summit experience. Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful conversations and build valuable relationships! Co-hosted by the Center for Future Workplaces and Practices and Pamplin.

Summit Agenda

10:00 am - Registration Check-In Opens, Networking, Breakfast, & Complimentary Headshots
10:30 am - Welcomes & Keynote “Claiming Your Seat at the Table”
11:30 am - Breakout Session 1
- Negotiation Skills & Advocating for Yourself
- Entrepreneurship: What’s Your Business Plan?
12:30 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Lunch Panel “Finding Purpose in Leadership, Followership, and Sponsorship”
2:00 pm - Breakout Session 2
- Building Your Personal Brand with AI
- Work-Life Balance & Owning Your Success
3:00 pm - Closing Remarks, Headshots Last Call, Mini Vendor Fair

CFWPP Women in the Future of Work Speaker Series

Friday, March 28, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, DDS 130 or via Zoom

In this online seminar, brought to you by the Center for Future Work Places and Practices and the Pamplin College of Business, Dr. Blum will share riveting stories from her groundbreaking expeditions, including leading the first American—and all-women’s—ascent of Annapurna I, and her steadfast work to prevent the use of “Six Classes” of harmful chemicals in consumer products and building materials worldwide. Dr. Blum is the author of two books, Annapurna: A Woman’s Place and Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life, and is considered by the UK Guardian as one of the “World’s 100 Most Inspiring Women.”

Whether you’re forging your own path in science, business, or adventure, this seminar will leave you motivated to push boundaries, challenge norms, and create lasting change.