Women Shaping the Future of Innovation Panel Discussion + Cocktail Reception #CTTechWeek
Women are playing an increasingly powerful role in shaping the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation—and that future is strongest when it reflects a broad range of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
This conversation brings together founders, investors, and innovation leaders from across Connecticut's ecosystem to explore how women are building companies, driving technological change, and leading with purpose in an AI-driven world. Everyone is welcome — this conversation is richer when more voices are in the room.
Moderated by Ayo Haynes, MBA — entrepreneur, AI-certified strategist, and founder of She's Extraordinary!™
We'll cover:
Women leading in emerging technologies
Navigating Connecticut's innovation and investment ecosystem
Building companies and communities that create lasting impact
Human-centered leadership in the age of AI
What the future of entrepreneurship actually looks like
The panel will intentionally reflect diverse voices and experiences from across the innovation landscape — creating space for a richer conversation about leadership, access, visibility, and what it takes to shape what's next.
Following the panel, join us for a cocktail reception and open networking with founders, investors, and innovators from across the region.
Panel structure:
Moderator introduction — 5 min
Panel conversation — 45 min
Audience Q&A — 15 min
Networking & cocktail reception — 40 min
Free to attend · Open to EVERYONE across the innovation ecosystem.
One of the only CT Tech Week events in the heart of downtown Bridgeport. Come for the workshop — stay for the conversations.
Sponsored by: Maxwell Rosa of Prudential Borrowing | The City of Bridgeport | Fairfield County Bank
About CT Tech Week
This event is part of CT Tech Week, a statewide series bringing together founders, investors, operators, and community leaders shaping Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem.
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