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herSHIFT is a 2-day Career, Leadership, and AI-Readiness Conference designed to navigate the future of work and business.

Through expert panels and interactive sessions, attendees learn how to position themselves for the next era. The conference blends three core themes:

• Career Direction & Positioning
• Leadership & Growth
• AI Tools & Application

Attendees leave with both insight and action, shifting their vision of how they can lead with AI in work & business.
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Who It’s For

Women in technology and professional industries seeking knowledge, growth, clarity, and inspiration. herSHIFT is designed for women navigating work in all its forms, including:

  • Women in technology and tech-adjacent roles
  • Corporate professionals and emerging leaders
  • Founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners
  • Women experiencing career transitions or layoffs
  • Professionals preparing for the future of AI, automation, and innovation

Whether you are advancing in your career, redefining your path, or preparing for what’s next, herSHIFT meets you where you are.



Why herSHIFT

The workplace and entrepreneurship is evolving and women deserve spaces that support both their voices and ventures. By centering women’s experiences with the realities of technological change, herSHIFT creates space for visibility, practical skill-building, and forward momentum.

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The Solve

herSHIFT was created in response to the challenges that women face in today’s workforce and entrepreneurship; from navigating male-dominated industries, leadership gaps, resource and funding disparities, AI skill building, and new models of work. Through thoughtfully curated programming, herShift bridges professional growth and visibility in the future of technology.

Attendees engage in honest conversations, hands-on AI tool sessions, and immersive experiences that support both professional sustainability and future readiness. This conference empowers women to lead with confidence, knowledge, and resilience as technology continues to reshape how we work, build, and connect.

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Attend 2026 herSHIFT: Leading with AI in Work & Business

Join us for an interactive and expert-led conference focused on expanding knowledge, skills, and confidence moving into the future of work.
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herSHIFT 2026 Agenda

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Agenda and location are subject to change.
*VIP Experience is not included in Conference Only ticket purchase (see ticket options below).

Friday, June 5th 2026

*VIP Experience
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: TBA

Saturday, April 6th 2026

herSHIFT Conference
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Roam Galleria - 3101 Cobb Pkwy SE
6:00 PM | Registration & Career Networking
Registration Table
Recieve your herSHIFT Conference Badge, enjoy bites and drink specials as you particaipate in curated career networking.
7:15 PM | Tech Women Foundation 501 (c)(3) Intro
Speaker: Erica Mitchell - Founder
Learn why the Tech Women Foundation nonprofit was founded, and what the herSHIFT 2026 theme "Leading with AI in Work & Business" means for you.
7:30 PM | Custom T-shirt Activation & Networking
Community Engagement Table: herSHIFT is _______
Dive into conversation and connect with others on why your career and leadership SHIFT is so pivotal at this moment.
8:30 PM | VIP Experience Close
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Arrival, Check-in & Networking
Roam Galleria, Upstairs in Suite 124
Check-in at the registration table to receive your conference badge. The on-site cafe will be open for coffee, tea, and snack purchases.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome
Speakers: Queen - herSHIFT 2026 Host & Erica Mitchell - Founder
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | The Future of AI in Work & Business
Block 1 Career Direction & Future Skills: PANEL
Real conversations with AI professionals and entrepreneurs around how AI is changing careers, the skills that will matter, and how you should position yourself for what's next.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI Ready Career Mapping
Block 1 Career Direction & Future Skills: APPLIED SESSION
Hands-on session where you will map your skills against future demands and walk away with a future-forward value statement for networking, interviewing, or pitching.
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | Interactive Group Sessions
11:20 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch
*Offsite Lunch
Show your herSHIFT Badge at one of our nearby partner restaurants for a discount.
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | Leading in the AI Era: Expectations, Decisions & What it Means for You ( Exec Panel )
Block 2 Leadership & Growth: PANEL
Expectations are shifting. Gain insight into how Senior Leaders are thinking forward, making decisions, and driving performance in AI-driven environments.
1:40 PM - 1:55 PM | Interactive Learning Session
1:55 PM - 2:35 PM | How Professionals Are Using AI to Work Smarter
Block 3 AI Readiness: PANEL
Discuss AI as a thought partner and gain insight into real AI workflows and tools used across roles and businesses to think more strategically and deliver impact.
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM | Break
2:45 PM - 3:25 PM | AI Prompting
Block 3 AI Readiness: LAB #1
Practice one of the most important skills when using AI tools: Prompt Structures & How Prompts Work. You will create valuable, reusable prompts.
3:25 PM - 4:05 PM | AI Workflow Design
Block 3 AI Readiness: LAB #2
Learn how to map your tasks and build an automated, AI-powered workflow you can apply to your work.
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM | Group Reflective Sessions
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM | Closing Remarks
Speaker: Erica Mitchell - Founder
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM | Networking

2 Ticket Options:

1. VIP Experience - Friday, June 5th, 6:00-8:30 PM (AND) Conference - Saturday, June 6th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

VIP Experience Includes: Custom Conference T-Shirt + Food Provided + Drink Specials + Curated Career Networking + Early Badge Pickup.

Please select the VIP Experience & Conference Tickets.
VIP Experience is inclusive to all genders.
You will receive a VIP email with details 48 hours after purchase.

2. Conference Only - Saturday, June 6th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Please select the Conference Only Tickets.
Lunch is not included: We will break off-site for 90 minutes.
*Show your herSHIFT Badge for a discount at one of our nearby partner restaurants.

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