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ARA Panel – Women in Tech and Business – Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

Join us for inspiring and empowering fireside chats as we celebrate and recognize women’s remarkable achievements in technology and business. This portion of the Conference brings together a diverse group of accomplished women who have overcome obstacles and shattered glass ceilings and are now paving the way for the next generation of IT and business leaders. Learn More! Speakers Include: Miriam Gordillo Chavez, Associate Support Developer, United Airlines Mary Ann… Read More »ARA Panel – Women in Tech and Business – Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

Telling Our Story: A Look Back at ARA’s Impact on Women In Technology & Embracing Equity on the Path Forward

It’s March and we couldn’t be more excited to embrace the themes of both International’s Women’s Day (“Embracing Equity”) and Women’s History Month (Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories)!In celebration of these important recognition events, and in partnership with our sponsor Morningstar, we are coming together on Thursday, March 23rd at noon CST in honor of ARA’s 10th Anniversary to showcase how ARA embraces equity and to shine a light… Read More »Telling Our Story: A Look Back at ARA’s Impact on Women In Technology & Embracing Equity on the Path Forward

Together We Rise — Leadership Development Virtual Event

Join ARA , ClearEdge Marketing, and McCann Partners, in welcoming The Lady Leaders Book Club, a group of experienced authors and industry leaders — from CEOs to Presidents to Founders and Co-Founders — as they bring their book to life. Together We Rise recounts the uplifting true stories of 15 passionate and unstoppable lady leaders. Their chapters are filled with advice on staying afloat, creating and seizing opportunities, and establishing yourself as a powerful… Read More »Together We Rise — Leadership Development Virtual Event

PART 5: SHINING THE LIGHT ON INVISIBLE TALENT

December 8th Thank you to all who joined ARA’s “Shining the Light on Invisible Talent,” the final installment of our five-part Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action series, produced in partnership with BWISE, Chicago Tech Academy, and i.c.stars.  Our final event got to the core of ARA’s mission: advancing women in the workplace. Black women and women of color, along with transgender people and people with disabilities, face the greatest obstacles when it… Read More »PART 5: SHINING THE LIGHT ON INVISIBLE TALENT

PART 1: THE ROADMAP

August 19th This first installment in the ARA-produced series Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action, “The Roadmap,” examined the progress of the social justice movement since the killing of George Floyd. The goal was to understand where the movement is and where it is heading in order to create a roadmap for enduring allyship, advocacy and action. Below were our featured speakers and event sponsors for this discussion. We invite you… Read More »PART 1: THE ROADMAP

Level Up Your Future

Worried about what’s NEXT?  Get yourself ready by attending Level Up Your Future!  Experts who have successfully navigated innovation and change will share how to stay relevant, what to watch for, and where YOU can redefine NEXT as innovation impacts YOUR company & YOUR industry!   Event Details