"Be Bold. Be Confident. Be You." at the 10th Annual WE KC Conference 2025 | KU Edwards Campus (Regnier Hall)
Cultural Experiences
Gather with other women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 for an evening of networking and educational programming. This year is the 10th Annual WE KC, featuring 2 keynote addresses- both centered around the theme: "Be Bold. Be Confident. Be You". The first speaker is Dr. Ashley Smith, presenting: "Courageously Confident: The Visionary Approach to Bold Living". The second speaker is Kerrie Greenfelder, Engineering Director of Water Division at Burns & McDonnell as well as incoming FY26 SWE President-Elect, presenting: "Sorry, I'm Not Sorry: A Tale of Unapologetic Ambition".
There will also be networking time in between the two keynote addresses.
Attire is business casual or smart business.
Are you a SWE member?
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Visit swe-kc.org to read more about the speakers, sessions and sponsors.
Event Schedule
5:00 - 5:30 PM : Registration, Beverages, & Networking
5:30 - 5:45 PM: Welcome
5:45 - 6:30 PM: Opening Keynote: Dr. Ashley Smith
6:30 - 7:15 PM: Networking, Dinner, & Cocktail Hour
7:15 - 8:00 PM: Closing Keynote: Kerrie Greenfelder
8:00 - 8:15 PM: Closing
Catering and Beverages
WE KC is excited to partner with
Housewife KC
and
Embrace the Grape
, both women-owned catering businesses local to Kansas City!
Attendees can decide whether to purchase their ticket with or without a meal (leaving the option to bring your own dinner).
One drink ticket is provided with ticket purchase. Good for one drink from Embrace the Grape.
Dinner options from Housewife KC include:
SANDWICH OPTIONS
:
THE MAYOR
Thick sliced turkey breast, bacon, provolone, chipotle mayo, apricot mustard banana peppers, on our house made focaccia
THE BLT
Four slices of thick cut bacon, tomato, maldon sea salt, bibb lettuce, garlic aioli, on Ibis english muffin bread
COUNTRY CLUB
Thick sliced turkey breast, bacon, provolone, tomato, bibb lettuce, garlic aioli, on Ibis english muffin bread
THE HOUSEWIFE
Thick sliced turkey breast, whipped goat cheese, roasted red peppers, basil pesto mayo, arugula, on our house made focaccia
THE ITALIAN
Mortadella, fresh mozzarella, banana peppers, basil pesto mayo, arugula, on our house made focaccia
TOMATO, BASIL, MOZZARELLA
Fresh tomato, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, maldon sea salt, balsamic glaze, on our house made focaccia
THANKSGIVING CLUB
Thick sliced turkey breast, bacon, brie cheese, cranberry sauce, arugula, on Ibis english muffin bread
THE REUBEN
Corn beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, thousand island dressing on house made focaccia
TUNA AND WHITE BEAN
Albacore tuna, white beans, celery, dill, lemon, mayo served on bibb lettuce on our freshly baked croissant
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
chicken breast, grapes, celery, roasted pecans, fried sage, lemon mayo dressing served on bibb lettuce on our freshly baked croissant
CHICKEN CURRY SALAD SANDWICH
Chicken breast, celery, green onions, sliced almonds, raisins, carrots, cilantro, and a curry lemon mayo dressing served on bibb lettuce on our freshly baked croissant
*gf multigrain and gf white bread available upon request
SALAD OPTIONS
:
CAESAR-
romaine, shaved parmesan, pangrattato, and house made caesar dressing, chicken breast
TUSCAN KALE-
kale, pecorino romano, pangrattato, lemon vinaigrette, chicken breast
THAI CHICKEN-
romaine, chicken breast, cabbage, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, chipotle soy dressing
*contains nuts
HARVEST SALAD-
Mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted pepitas, french fried onions, and balsamic vinaigrette
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