Event Schedule

8:15AM

Registration last minute

8:30AM - 8:55AM

Welcome and Opening Plenary Session:

“Lessons Learned in Cracking the Glass Ceiling"

Keynote Speaker-Lt. Col. (Retired) Amy McGrath

8:55AM - 9:45AM

Panel Discussion. “Lessons Learned That No One Else Will Tell You”

The panel will be comprised of women elected officials and women who have run and lost

9:45AM - 9:55AM

Break

9:55AM - 10:45AM

Workshop I - " Managing Campaigns"

A variety of campaign managers will walk you through the process to answer questions about hiring or doing it yourself

9:45AM -10:45AM

Workshop II –“Precincts andTargeting: It’s Still About Grassroots”

A seasoned Kentucky expert will discuss the latest technology to identify votes and get them to the ballot box

10:45AM – 11:00AM

Break

11:00AM -12:00PM

Workshop III- “Media and How To Get Heard”

Moderated by a journalist, a panel of media representatives will share their insight on getting the best media exposure for your campaign

11:00AM – 12:00PM

Workshop IV– “So You Want To Be a Judge”

A Judge will moderate a panel of sitting judges to discuss the special nuances of the judiciary today, ethics, fundraising and issues

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Groundbreakers lunch Keynote Speaker

Hadley Duvall, the 2024 Gutsy Women award winner

1:00PM - 1:50PM

Workshop V – “The Face of the Campaign: Direct mail, texting, Facebook/Websites, Digital, road signs and Video”

Experts will discuss the fine points and what they will bring to your campaign

1:50PM - 2:45PM

Workshop VI – “Endorsements: How Do You Get Them and Who Do You Want?”

Representatives of various progressive organizations who endorse will discuss their criteria and process

2:45PM –3:00PM

Break

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Workshop VII – “Show Me the Money: Fund Raising”

A panel of experts will talk about the dos and don’ts of fundraising for a campaign

3:00PM – 4:00PM

Workshop VIII - "Nuances of Running as a Woman of Color"

Moderated by a woman of color who is already elected. The panel will discuss the challenges and barriers seen and unseen while running in diverse areas

4:00PM

Closing

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Registration ends March 18th!!!