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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