#GALSNGEAR CONNECT WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Tuesday, April 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | W213-215
Resilience Redefined
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the #GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women’s Leadership Summit! This half-day event is a safe, empowering space for women in media and entertainment to build resilience, financial fitness and career longevity. Join a supportive community, gain skills to thrive and learn from leaders committed to fostering belonging in the industry. Don’t roll the dice on your future—invest in your wellness, wealth and success.
Building a Sense of Belonging
We’ve built this event in which each participant:
- Feels seen, valued and welcomed as an individual
- Can develop ideas and skills in a supportive community of learners
- Sees presenters leading with respect for all participants
- Understands that this event is built with a belonging lens, with ideas and skills to ensure we can all thrive in the media & entertainment industry
Michele
Wright
PhD, MS Eng, BS Eng, Director of Business Development and Outreach, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
Tuesday, April 8
9 – 9:45 p.m.
Keynote: A Conversation with Michele Wright
Tacy
Roby
CFP
Tribridge Partners Financial
Tuesday, April 8
10 – 11:15 a.m.
Money Matters: Empower Your Financial Journey
What People Are Saying
“I love the camaraderie of all the women together, learning new tools and strategies.”
“Seeing so many women in that room succeeding in their careers meant a lot to me. It’s what I needed!”
“I love the connections that I make.”
Conference Speakers
Michele Wright
Ph.D., Director of Business Development & Outreach
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
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Conference Sessions
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
#GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women's Leadership Summit
Expand your network. Get inspired. Focus on you. Join this transformational half-day program, and dive into this year’s theme — Resilience Redefined — with a focus on financial fitness and burnout-proofing your media & entertainment career journey at every stage.
Our Annual #GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women’s Leadership Summit takes place at NAB Show during our 10th anniversary year 2025! Join us on Tuesday, April 8th for a half-day investment in your career and your future. Don’t roll the dice on resilience. Join the #GALSNGEAR CONNECT Summit at NAB Show Las Vegas to win at wellness and wealth-building for your future.
8:30-9:00am | Coffee-Connect
9:00-9:45am | Keynote: A Conversation with Michele Wright, PhD, MS Eng, BS Eng, Director of Business Development and Outreach, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
Hosted by Amy DeLouise, #GALSNGEAR Founder
Learn from one of our industry trailblazers, innovators and thought leaders how she navigated her career, has helped drive access and inclusion, and led the charge on health equity. This will be an inspiring and thought-provoking session you won’t want to miss!
10:00-11:15am | “Money Matters: Empower Your Financial Journey” – Tacy Roby, CFP, Tribridge Partners Financial
Level up your financial knowledge in this session by a thoughtful, experienced Certified Financial Planner who helps professional women lead strong financial lives. Learn key strategies around spending, savings and investing. Develop confidence around your finances and align your goals with what brings you joy. Kickstart a new relationship with money in this not-to-be-missed workshop.
11:15-11:30am | Networking Break
11:30-12:30pm | Panel: “Banishing Burnout, Building in Balance”
Moderator: Amanda Sapp, VP of Media & General Manager | Bread of Life, Inc. 102.5FM
- Jin Soon Brancalhao, Senior Technical Marketing Manager | G&L Systemhaus
- Michelle Oh, Co-Founder & General Manager | Roll.ai
- Carla Prates, Product Management, Sales & Customer Support | Digital Anarchy
We work in a 24/7 industry, with high demands and ever-changing technologies. How do we keep up and propel our careers while building balance into our own lives, and the culture of the organizations in which we work? In this session, we’ll tackle common challenges and solutions you can take back to build resilience into your career.
Past Leadership Summit Highlights
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