FAQ’s

  • We listened to your feedback from previous years, and going forward, our event is 1.5 days, one day dedicated to focused workshops, content, and application. We have created several additional activities at and around the venue for those that want to customize or enhance their experience.

  • Information changes frequently as more speakers are added onto the agenda; please check our speaker page for updated information.

  • Head over to our contact form and send us a message! Please note that as of September 19th, our speaker lineup is quite full - but we’re anchoring this year on harvesting wisdom in the room - so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re keen to share while you’re at Athena. We’d love to design moments for you!

  • Ticket information can be found on our ticketing page, and partial scholarships are also available, as well as tools to leverage your ask to come to the conference with your management team.

  • This is your investment in you! You do what feels good to you. We have designed the Cocktail party to feel fun and celebratory, Thursday to feel spacious and also inspiring, and Friday morning to be full but also a great close to the event. We totally understand if you want to only attend some of the event. This is your time.

  • You know those clothes that you put on and make you feel great? Whether it's a pantsuit or a sweater or ankle jeans or yoga pants. Wear that. You do you. During the day, you will be moving throughout the event location, including up and down stairs, so wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes.

  • Tickets for the 2025 summit are now available. Visit this registration page to complete your registration for the 2025 conference.

  • Life happens. We get it. That being said, we are a small team and are doing our best to streamline this process. As such, cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to theathenapack@gmail.com by October 1, 2025. Tickets are nonrefundable but are transferable up to October 15, 2025.

  • Seating is done on a first-come/first-served basis. Requests for special seating cannot be accommodated. Our venue is intimate so wherever you sit you'll have a great view of all the action.

  • Reasonable accommodations will be made for attendees with special needs. If you have special needs, please send us your written request to theathenapack@gmail.com by October 15, 2025.

  • Contact our team, Kathy Shappee and Kim Shappee, at theathenapack@gmail.com.

  • Most warmly! If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We believe that gender partnership is the surest way to create workplaces that work for everyone. While the majority of our attendees are women, men are starting to attend in greater numbers and typically find the day’s programming unique and enlightening.tion

  • Head to our contact form and send us a message!