Event information

Thursday, September  17
10am – 4:00pm

JWS Harborside Campus
320 Harborside Blvd. Cranston

Join the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island for the inaugural Women in Insurance Leadership Summit, a one-day event designed to inspire, connect, and empower women at every stage of their careers.

Through interactive workshops, engaging speakers, and candid conversations, attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, build confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and grow as authentic leaders. The day concludes with a networking reception featuring appetizers and drinks.

Tentative Agenda

10:00 AM – Workshop: Active Listening & Holding Difficult Conversations

11:00 AM – Keynote Speaker: Traci Adedeji May, Founder & President, Positive Paradigm Group

12:00 PM – Lunch Program: Listen to Your Body with Florence DuPerry, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance

1:00 PM – Accidental Manager

2:00 PM – Women in Leadership Panel Discussion

Hear from an accomplished panel of women leaders as they share their career journeys, leadership experiences, challenges they’ve overcome, and advice for the next generation of insurance professionals.

Panelists:

• Melissa Darigan, Rhode Island Superior Court Judge
• Michele Streton, Chief Executive Officer, Providence Mutual
• Elizabeth Lowe, President, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
• Betty Robson, Owner, JF Moran

3:00 PM – Networking Reception with Appetizers & Drinks

Attendance is limited to 100 participants to encourage meaningful interaction and networking. We encourage you to register early, as space is limited.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor ($2,500)
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Women’s Summit.

Welcome Gift Sponsor ($1,000)
Exclusive recognition as the Welcome Gift Sponsor.

Gold Sponsor ($1,000)
Gold Sponsor of the Women’s Summit.

Lunch Sponsor ($1,000)
Exclusive recognition as the Lunch Sponsor.

Breakfast Sponsor ($750)
Exclusive recognition as the Breakfast Sponsor. 

Signature Mocktail or Coffee Sponsor ($750)
Exclusive recognition as the Signature Mocktail or Coffee Sponsor.

Silver Sponsor ($500)
Silver Sponsor of the Women’s Summit.

Exhibitor Table Sponsor ($350)
One exhibitor table in the networking area.