Connect. Advance. Lead. Conference

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The AFWA Connect. Advance. Lead. Conference will now be held virtually!

Join us online June 23-24, 2022 for networking and further development of leadership skills. Earn up to 8 CPE credits for only $89!

*We strongly encourage all our members to participate in this event. At least one member of each chapter should attend.*

Exhibitors and Sponsors: If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact Cindy Stanley at cindy.stanley@afwa.org. Exhibit space is $500 per booth.

JUNE 22-24 – Virtual Conference

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 22

9:00am – 12:00pm Foundation Board Meeting (In-person event.)

12:00pm – 1:00pm Joint Board Luncheon (In-person event.)

1:00pm – 4:00pm AFWA Board Meeting (In-person event.)

6:30pm – 9:30pm AFWA National & Foundation Board Installation Dinner (Virtual & In-person event.)

Thursday, June 23 – Virtual

11:00am – 11:50am Opening Session – Session #1 – New Standards for Sophisticated Selling

  • Speaker: Heather Sperduto – Sponsored by ADP
  • Field of Study: Communications & Marketing / Personal Development
  • Level: Basic

Description: A digital transformation was already in full swing, but due to the major global disruption of 2020, customer behaviors and preferred interactions have changed significantly and likely much faster than many companies were able to prepare for. Clients and customers desire different experiences when buying products and services, and their buying behaviors have changed too! This session will help you meet the new standards of the client/customer experience in a variety of environments whether in person or virtual engagements offering perspective on the marketplace and utilizing best in class technology.

12:00pm – 12:50pm Session #2 – The Down Low on Crypto

  • Speaker: Dorothy Haraminac, GreenVets, LLC
  • Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
  • Level: Intermediate

Description: This presentation will introduce cryptocurrency origination, tracing (if applicable to the audience), risk analysis, and indicators. A discussion of blockchain solutions and how to review those solutions for funding, investment, loans, or other financial instruments may also be included in this presentation.

12:50pm – 1:30pm Break – Visit Exhibits

1:30pm – 2:20pm Session #3 – Objective Oriented Networking

  • Speaker: Alyssa Cox
  • Field of Study: Personal Development
  • Level: Overview

Description: Strong interpersonal connections across the organization are key to the success of any current or future leader. The Objective-Oriented Networking model is a concrete tool people can leverage throughout their careers to build their networks as strategic assets. Clearly articulating your goals and the help that you need to meet them helps drive purpose and engagement in your networking practice. In this talk we will cover the roles people play in your network, how to establish and maintain relationships with people in your network, and how to recognize and remediate gaps in your network.

2:20pm – 2:30pm Break – Visit Exhibits

2:30pm – 3:20pm Session #4 –   Social Engineering:  Risks, Challenges, & Prevention

  • Speaker: Lynn Child, President & Principal Founder , CentraComm Communications, Ltd.
  • Field of Study: Information Technology
  • Level: Overview

Description:  

In today’s world, financial responsibilities include a component of cyber risk management.  This learning session provides a high-level overview of cyber social engineering and the risks, challenges, and prevention of cyber-attacks.  The goal is to increase awareness of the cyber threats that occur through humans interacting via various digital devices.

8:00pm Evening Activity

Jeopardy Foundation Fundraiser! Click here to register! (Voluntary participation)

This is your opportunity to support the foundation that supports the Accounting and Finance industry!

 

Friday, June 24 – Virtual

10:00am – 10:30am Opening – Visit Exhibits

10:30am – 11:20am Session #5 – Keynote – Managing with Courage

  • Speaker: Kelly Pope – Sponsored by Becker
  • Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
  • Level: Intermediate

Description: This course will be an overview of: What is managerial courage? How to develop managerial courage The impact of managerial courage Habit to build to support managerial courage How to coach others to have managerial courage WE RECOMMEND USING GOOGLE CHROME

11:20am – 11:50am Break — Visit Exhibits

12:00pm – 12:50pm Session #6 – Making Numbers Meaningful

  • Speaker: Ryan Hirsch
  • Field of Study: Information Technology
  • Level: Intermediate

Description: This program will cover using technology to communicate beyond providing a basic spreadsheet to you clients. Don’t just give your clients a spreadsheet give them a way to understand the numbers. You will learn tips and tricks with excel to be at the top of your game and provide professional reports and documentation to your clients.

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12:50pm – 1:00pm Break – Visit Exhibits

1:00pm – 1:50pm Session #7 – How to Build and Lead an Adaptable Accounting and Finance Team

  • Speaker: Stephanie Searcy – Sponsored by Robert Half
  • Field of Study: Personnel/HR
  • Level: Basic

Description:

  • Top priorities and challenges for today’s finance teams
  • Accessing new talent and addressing skills gaps
  • Upskilling and reskilling: benefits and strategies
  • Tips for managing and retaining top finance talent What employees need and expect from today’s employers

1:50pm – 2:40pm Session #8 – Closing Keynote –Identifying Your Genuine Strengths

  • Speaker: Anjanette Johnson
  • Field of Study: Personal Development
  • Level: Overview

Description: Are strong traits really strengths? Or are they potential derailers? We all have areas of strength. Some come naturally to us and others have been developed over time. In this presentation you will learn how paring seeming opposite strengths together can create positive impact. The key takeaway is identifying how one without another can turn any strength into a potential derailer to your success and career fulfillment. We will explore unintended consequences and practical tips to create Genuine Strengths.

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The Foundation is hard at work creating an e-gift card silent auction for the upcoming Connect. Advance. Lead. virtual conference to be held June 23rd & 24th.  We are seeking donations of e-gift cards in any amount.  If you want to donate, please email foundation@afwa.org the amount of the e-gift card pledge and where it’s from.  Once the silent auction has taken place and winners have been determined, we will email you with the contact information for the winner of your card so that you can send it to them directly.  Not attending the conference?  No problem!  The online auction is open to everyone, so make sure to join us for some friendly competition for a great cause.

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Refunds & Cancellations: And miss the fun? If something comes up and you simply cannot attend, notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to AFWA Headquarters, afwa@afwa.org. Cancellations received by June 1 will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations after June 1. Substitutions are allowed but must be submitted in writing. Registrants who fail to attend the National Conference are responsible for full payment. Read 2022 Terms and Conditions.