Program

7:30 am - 8:30 am

8:30 am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Join us for a intimate conversation with the “America’s historian-in-chief” Doris Kearns Goodwin as she puts this defining time in historical context. Drawing from her book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, Goodwin transports us back in time to provide perspective and analysis as she helps us understand how the presidents she’s studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson—provide proof that as a country and as people we’ve been through most difficult times before and came through stronger. History, as Goodwin demonstrates, provides lessons, solace, and even hope.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and global challenges, our industry is at a pivotal crossroads. This session will bring together industry experts to discuss how their companies navigate challenges by embracing trends like sustainability and personalized beauty to drive growth and stay competitive. Panelists will share insights and stories on how they lead their organizations toward new opportunities in this dynamic environment.

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

A new U.S. presidential administration often brings shifts in trade policies, diplomatic strategies, and economic priorities. This session will examine the potential impacts of these changes on global trade, including the drive for supply chain localization and the competitive landscape for U.S. businesses operating internationally. This session is tailored for business leaders and decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing trade environment.

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

One of the most dominant athletes the world has seen and among the most celebrated of her generation, Katie Ledecky is a 14-time Olympic medalist and 21-time World Champion—the most of any female swimmer. Join us for a special fireside chat where she shares her perspective on developing a winner’s mentality, goal setting, swimming past adversity, and the importance of discipline, practice, and support in reaching peak performance. Drawing from her inspiring personal journey to the winner’s podium, she shares her elite-level strategies for visualizing and achieving success at the highest levels in any field.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The Madam C.J. Walker Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) recognizes individuals in the beauty and personal care product industry who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to DEI through strong leadership and sustained efforts focusing on workplace culture, programs, and policies or through external engagement with consumers and communities. Recipients of the award are recognized during the ceremony by Madam Walker’s great-great granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles.

7:30 am - 8:30 am

8:30 am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Join us for a intimate conversation with the “America’s historian-in-chief” Doris Kearns Goodwin as she puts this defining time in historical context. Drawing from her book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, Goodwin transports us back in time to provide perspective and analysis as she helps us understand how the presidents she’s studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson—provide proof that as a country and as people we’ve been through most difficult times before and came through stronger. History, as Goodwin demonstrates, provides lessons, solace, and even hope.

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

10:00 am - 10:45 am

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and global challenges, our industry is at a pivotal crossroads. This session will bring together industry experts to discuss how their companies navigate challenges by embracing trends like sustainability and personalized beauty to drive growth and stay competitive. Panelists will share insights and stories on how they lead their organizations toward new opportunities in this dynamic environment.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

A new U.S. presidential administration often brings shifts in trade policies, diplomatic strategies, and economic priorities. This session will examine the potential impacts of these changes on global trade, including the drive for supply chain localization and the competitive landscape for U.S. businesses operating internationally. This session is tailored for business leaders and decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing trade environment.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

One of the most dominant athletes the world has seen and among the most celebrated of her generation, Katie Ledecky is a 14-time Olympic medalist and 21-time World Champion—the most of any female swimmer. Join us for a special fireside chat where she shares her perspective on developing a winner’s mentality, goal setting, swimming past adversity, and the importance of discipline, practice, and support in reaching peak performance. Drawing from her inspiring personal journey to the winner’s podium, she shares her elite-level strategies for visualizing and achieving success at the highest levels in any field.

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The Madam C.J. Walker Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) recognizes individuals in the beauty and personal care product industry who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to DEI through strong leadership and sustained efforts focusing on workplace culture, programs, and policies or through external engagement with consumers and communities. Recipients of the award are recognized during the ceremony by Madam Walker’s great-great granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles.