AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit Aims to Promote and Uplift Trailblazers and Allies

The Summit Brings Together Community of Professionals Dedicated to Advancing Women as Leaders.

NEW YORK (October 28, 2024)- AICPA & CIMA will hold the thirteenth annual Women's Global Leadership Summit from November 11-13 this year in the Seattle area, where attendees dedicated to advancing women in the profession will be inspired by trailblazing speakers, and participate in impactful sessions tailored to all career levels.

Keynote speakers this year include:

• Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot;

• Shayla Rivera, former NASA rocket scientist; and

• Bushra Amiwala, award-winning activist and the first Gen Z elected official in the United States, sitting on the Cook County Board of Education in Illinois.

These women embody the idea that "if you can see it, you can be it," inspiring women to take their seat at the table.

"Women are leading the way on many fronts in this profession and beyond, and this exciting event supports the growth of those women by providing an abundance of educational experiences, discussions and opportunities to connect," said Crystal Cooke, director of diversity and inclusion at AICPA & CIMA. "The summit is also not just for women - anyone interested in learning how best to continue to support and advance women and overall inclusivity in the accounting and finance profession is not only welcome but encouraged to attend. The resources and tools they will gain from this event will continue to strengthen them as leaders in their workplaces and in the profession as a whole."

Sessions will cover a wide range of relevant areas, from workplace strategies to timely technical topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. There will be time carved out for mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as health-centered activities like yoga and self-defense and preservation.

"The Women's Global Leadership Summit is the place for community, personal growth, and reflective planning for both work and life," said Jeannine K Brown, chair of the AICPA & CIMA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee. "WIEC's intention for the Summit is that everyone who attends has an experience that feels tailor-made for them. Each attendee will leave the event prepared to increase their capacity as leaders, cast a vision for more inclusion on their teams, and gain new ideas and insights to apply to future planning of their personal and professional goals. My favorite part of the Summit is when I see women who attend realize they're in a community and not alone because other women in the profession face and overcome similar challenges."

The Women's Initiatives Executive Committee members work closely with AICPA staff to promote and support the success of women to advance the profession together.

The 2024 Women's Global Leadership Summit will be held from November 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Wash. There is a registration discount for groups, as well as members of the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section. There is also a virtual access option. Eligible attendees will be able to earn continuing professional education credits. For registration and more information, click here.

Reporters who wish to obtain press credentials, please contact Ranica Arrowsmith at [email protected].

About AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), advance the global accounting and finance profession through our work on behalf of 597,000 AICPA and CIMA members, candidates and registrants in 188 countries and territories. Together, we are the worldwide leader on public and management accounting issues through advocacy, support for the CPA license, the CGMA designation and specialized credentials, professional education and thought leadership. We build trust by empowering our members, candidates and registrants with the knowledge and opportunities to be leaders in broadening prosperity for a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future.

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