The Global Spotlight on Women Thought Symposium will serve as a dynamic platform for thought leaders and change-makers from diverse industries to congregate, dissect the issues, and share solutions-based action items that will highlight further the action steps for Mayor Eric Adams’ agenda for women in NYC.

The symposium is to not only shed light on the challenges women face but also celebrate their achievements & the potential for future progress.

Invitation only

September 19 | 11 a.m.

Gracie Mansion

Cynthia Morgan Jenkins

Head of Supplier Diversity Multicultural
Managing Partner

"I was enthralled by the conversation, honored to be in the room... I appreciate you and all you do to shine a light on well-deserved Black women, the issues affecting us, and the strides we are making."

Dynamic Thought

LeadHers

Expert panels will delve into critical areas such as pay inequality, health disparities, workplace discrimination & the scarcity of Black & Brown women in leadership.

Inspired

Attendees

As an invitation only event, all attendees will be strategically selected to bring their unique point of view & ensure the room is filled with the diversity of thought & experience needed for success

Agenda for Change

The symposium will culminate in a study and press release announcing a comprehensive Women’s Agenda for 2025, focusing on actionable steps, platforming the Mayor’s initiatives & a roadmap to accountability.

In the spirit of sustained impact and continuous progress, the Global Spotlight on Women Thought Symposium is committed to driving change beyond the confines of our event. Following the symposium, we are dedicated to advancing three pivotal initiatives designed to address critical areas of concern for women in the workplace and society. These initiatives underscore our commitment to catalyzing long-term, actionable change in women's pay equity, diversity & inclusion & the broader spectrum of

inequalities women face:

To close the gender pay gap across industries by demonstrating that pay equity is good for business and the world.

To enhance diversity & foster a culture of inclusion in tech environments, on film & TV sets, & general workplaces, ensuring women of all backgrounds are represented & valued at every level.

To tackle the broader inequities faced by women, focusing on areas such as health, education, business and entertainment.

Guests arrive

Coffee/Tea

Light continental set-up

Special Guest & Fireside Chat

Debra Martin Chase

Lunch is served

Panel Discussion 1: Empowering Women, Addressing Pay Disparities & the new face of DEI

Panel Discussion 2: The Action Plan: Setting a Women’s Agenda with New York City leading the way. Thought leaders, policymakers, and/or representatives from women's organizations coming together for change.

Closing remarks

Dessert will be served

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DEBRA MARTIN CHASE

Debra Martin Chase is an American motion picture and television producer. Her company, Martin Chase Productions, is affiliated with Universal Television, a division of NBCUniversal Television Group. It was affiliated with the Walt Disney Company from 2001 to 2016. She is the first African-American female producer to have a deal at a major studio.