Agenda

FEATURED SPEAKERS

September 21st, 2023

SHERYL LEE RALPH

Actress, Singer, and Activist

Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen, she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Since 2021, she has starred as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman in 35 years to win the award.

September 22nd, 2023

DENISE MALLOY

Senior Vice President and Chief Belonging Officer, Walmart Inc.

Denise Malloy joined Walmart Inc. in 2023 as the first-ever chief belonging officer, an evolution of the chief diversity officer role. As chief belonging officer, Denise leads Walmart’s global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy to create a workplace of belonging, where associates feel valued and supported to reach their full potential every day.

September 23rd, 2023

KERRY WASHINGTON

Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Producer, lifelong Advocate, and Activist

From the Bronx to Hollywood and around the world, we have witnessed Emmy Award-winning actor, director, producer, lifelong advocate, and activist, Kerry Washington take control of her career and evolution right in front of our eyes and now it’s your turn.

Wednesday,
Sept. 20, 2023
Thursday,
Sept. 21, 2023
Friday,
Sept. 22, 2023
Saturday,
Sept. 23, 2023

Aspiring Sellers Summit

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Check-in: Join us at LinkedIn Headquarters in NYC for a one-day Summit to launch your Sales Career

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM

Getting your Start in Sales: How to get Your Foot in the Door

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Building your Personal Brand As a New Seller

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Advancing your Career: Networking, ERG Groups, and Mentorship

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Corporate Recruiting Breakout Session: Join SAP, Unilever, Microsoft, Opportunity @ Work to learn about their Sales Academies and roles for Early Talent.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Bites, Cocktails and Networking

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Speakers

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

7:30 PM

7:45 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

Google Leadership Summit - By Invitation

08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Invite Only) Leadership Summit Presented by Google: Introduction & Opening Fireside Chat

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

State of the Customer: A Leader’s Perspective

11:45 AM - 02:00 PM

Leadership Workshop: Divergent Strategies for Revenue Challenges with Revenue Funnel

02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

State of Leadership: Building your Future

SIS Power 100 List Honoree Dinner - Open to 2023 SIS Summit Pass Holders

06:00 PM - 09:40 PM

Gala: SIS Power 100 List Honoree Dinner

09:40 PM - 11:00 PM

After Party

8:00 AM

Leadership Summit Presented by Google

Speakers

9:30 PM

After Party

Speakers

Name Position at Company

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

9:30 PM

The State of Sales

08:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast Served

Location

SIS Lounge & Vip Lounge

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Location

Main Stage

10:30 AM

SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge Opens & All Activations Open

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Generative AI & The Impact of the Sales Industry

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Location

All Workshop Rooms

01:15 PM - 02:15 PM

SIStory: Living Legacies Executive Sales Leader Panel

Location

Main Stage

02:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Customer Success Talks: Deep and Personal

Location

Room C

02:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Account Executive Talks: Deep and Personal

Location

Room B

02:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Sales Manager Talks: Deep and Personal

Location

Room A

03:15 PM- 03:45 PM

Elevate your Sales Game: How to Receive and Action Feedback

Location

Room A

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Using AI in Sales Strategies to Close More Deals

Location

Room B

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Moving Forward with Procurement: Tactics and Tailored Messaging that Works by Challenger

Location

Room C

“The Challenger Sale” Sales Workshop

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM

Coffee Break @ SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Breaking into Blockchain Sales: Mapping Your Career in Web

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Location

Room A

Sales Skills for the Future

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Strategies for Success in Cloud & Cybersecurity Sales

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Rising Star Panel

Location

Main Stage

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Breaking into Blockchain Sales: Mapping Your Career in Web

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Sales Skills for the Future

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Unlocking Sales Excellence: A Round Table for Cloud and Security Sales Professionals

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Manufacturing Roundtable

05:45 PM - 06:30 PM

Closing Keynote

Location

Main Stage

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

SIS Lounge & Outdoor Terrace (VIP & GA)

Happy Hour Sponsored by Microsoft

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Rising Star Panel

8:30AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

10:45 AM

12:00 PM

1:15 PM

2:30 PM

3:15 PM

4:15 PM

5:00 PM

5:45 PM

6:30 PM

The State of the Seller

08:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast Served

Location

SIS Lounge & Vip Lounge

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Check-in: Welcome & Opening Keynote

Location

Main Stage

10:30 AM

SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge Opens & All Activations Open

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Health is Wealth: Sales Professional Wellness Journey

Location

Main Stage

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Location

All Workshop Rooms

01:15 PM - 02:15 PM

Leaning into Sisterhood: The Power of Communal Goals

Location

Main Stage

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Job Searching: Recruiter AMA

Location

Room A

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Emphasizing Your Value as a Woman of Color for Corporate Success

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Location

Room B

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Selling DEI Internally - Championing for Change

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Starting Your Sales Consultancy the Right Way

Location

Room A

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Sales Creators: How to Become One and How to Flourish

Location

Room B

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Finances: Commission Checks to Destination Millionaire

Location

Room C

Finances: Commission Checks to Destination Millionaire

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM

Coffee Break @ SIS Bistro Recruiting Lounge

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Imposter Syndrome: Slaying the Beast

Location

Room A

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM

Community Activism: Our Responsibility

Location

Room B

04:15PM - 04:45 PM

Love and Business: How to Balance it All

Location

Room C

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

VVIP Keynote

Location

Main Stage

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Grab n Go Breakfast

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Check-in: Welcome & Opening Keynote

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Health is Wealth: Sales Professional Wellness Journey

10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

10:45 AM

Health is Wealth : Sales Professional Wellness Journey

As women in sales, we face unique challenges that can impact our physical and mental health. Long hours, high-pressure targets, and juggling family responsibilities can take a toll on our well-being. In this panel discussion, we’ll hear from three remarkable women who have navigated these challenges and prioritized their health and wellness journey in the sales industry

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:15 PM

Finding Your Peace – Selling Social Good

As sales professionals, we often feel pressure to focus solely on making sales and meeting targets. However, many of us also have a passion for making a positive impact in the world. In this panel discussion, we’ll hear from successful women of color in sales who have found a way to integrate their passion for social good into their sales careers.