CONFERENCE SESSIONS

SUN. NOV. 5

10:00AM-11:30AM

FEAR NO MORE - No Non-Sense Self Defense

Sun., Nov. 7 • 2:00PM-3:00PM
Keep Drivin’ & Thrivin’! How to Create & Manage Your Personal Brand for Career Success

Mon., Nov. 8 • 8:45AM-9:45AM
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire

Tues., Nov. 9 • 2:15PM-3:15PM
FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi: Critical Issues (and Opportunities) in the Trucking Industry

BLOCK 1
11:00AM-12:00PM 

Remove Imposter Syndrome from Your Vocabulary: Building Self-Confidence for Leadership Roles

Ask, Don't Assume

The Four Influential Communications Practices for Women in Trucking

Recruiting Top Talent with Diversity and Inclusion as the End Goal

The Corporate Culture Factor: Productivity and Longevity for Women in the Workplace

BLOCK 2
1:30PM-2:30PM

Women in Leadership: Where Confidence and Competence Intersect

Next Gen in Transportation: Recruiting & Retaining Younger Professionals

Improving Driver Habits to Maximize Revenue

Better Conversations: The Art of Asking Questions

Are Socially Constructed Biases Keeping the Glass Ceiling Alive?

BLOCK 3
4:00PM-5:00PM

Safety & Harassment through the Lens of Drivers

Change the Conversation, Change the Culture

Resilient Leaders Amid a Pandemic and Beyond

Three Leadership Myths that Destroy Influence

BLOCK 4
10:30AM-11:30AM

Driver Retention: Where the Boots Hit the Pavement (and Pedals) 

Emerging Truck Technology: Who's Driving This Rig and How Is It Powered?

Title Doesn't Make a Leader 

Delegate or Die: 5 Keys for Women Leaders to Shift From Stifled to Successful

Help Her Stay: How to Design Programs & practices to Empower Female Drivers

BLOCK 5
1:00PM-2:00PM

Keeping Her Happy: How to Retain More Women in Trucking

Our Growth Story: How Employee Resource Groups Create Community

5 Ways to Embed Sustainability to Grow Your Business

Experience Boost: How to Make Customers Feel Better in Any Situation

Interactive Discussion Groups (Facilitated Networking)

Share ideas and experiences with other professionals who have a common interest in a specific topic of your choice. These discussions take place over lunch on Monday and breakfast on Tuesday. Discussions will take place among these peer groups: Professional Drivers, Company/Division Leaders, Safety & Compliance, Operations, HR/Talent Management, Marketing & Branding, and Sales & Business Development. Additional topics covered will include:

• Time Management Tips & Tricks
• Building Credibility in the Workplace
• Work/Life Balance
• Career Path Strategies
• Eliminating Self-Imposed Barriers

'I Heart Trucking' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 7 • 5:00PM-6:00PM

I AM ESSENTIAL was this year’s photo contest theme! Check out this year's photos and do a little networking while you have a drink and a snack before joining in the Dine-Around for dinner.

'Dancin' Thru the Decades' Reception
Monday, Nov. 8 • 6:30PM-10:00PM

Dress in your favorite decade and come with your dancing shoes on! We know our WIT attendees love to dance, so TruNorth Global is bringing you the Royal Dukes Band. Get ready to listen and dance to Top 40, Motown, Funk, Soul, Classic Rock, Pop and Dance throwbacks, Country, and Latin.

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Top Recognition Program

Redefining the Road, WIT’s official magazine, recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and companies recognized for the 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For, Top Woman-Owned Businesses, and Top Women to Watch in Transportation. Attend this event to put a spotlight on the accomplishments of these accomplished organizations and talented individuals.

Dine-Around Dinners (Saturday and Sunday Evenings)

The WIT community is known for its professional camaraderie and personal relationships developed at Accelerate! Conferences. And Dallas is certainly known as a trend-obsessed city when it comes to dining and specialty cuisines. There’s no better way to build relationships – and have fun – than over an enjoyable dinner. Choose your restaurant experience and enjoy the company of others over your favorite cuisine in downtown Dallas. Dinner is pay on your own.