OHIO SUMMIT | OCTOBER 30, 2025
8:15 – 9:00 a.m.
Networking & Morning Refreshments
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lorraine Schuchart, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Ohio Ambassador
9:10 – 9:15 a.m.
An Invitation: Martha Ligas
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Keynote: Artificial Intelligence and the Future for Women Entrepreneurs
Amy Neumann, M.A. LJC, PhD Candidate, Human AI
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry & World Café
Megan Buchter, Fowler Center at Case
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Table Leaders: Quick Introductions + Sharing Topics
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Morning Break: Meet the Vendors
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
World Café Round 1
11:35 – 12:05 p.m.
World Café Round 2
12:05 – 12:40 p.m.
Lunch
12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
World Café Round 3
1:10 – 1:40 p.m.
Report-Out / Insights Sharing
(Table leaders highlight key themes, takeaways, and ideas)
1:40 – 2:15 p.m.
Pioneer Awards Ceremony
Simone McNitt
Amy Neumann
Jackie Wachter
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break with Dessert
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Panel Discussion: Creating Change in Our Communities
Facilitator: Danielle Locke
With Alicia A. Foss, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Lisa Hutson and Sara Continenza, MPA
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Table Conversations around Creating Change
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks + Call to Action
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