The Power of Connection

WIFM Gala &
Awards Ceremony

September 25, 2024 | 5-9 PM EST

Edison Ballroom, New York City

Introduction

The annual WIFM Gala & Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements in advancing women in the financial industry. The event features an in-person awards ceremony that recognizes individuals and corporations who have made significant and impactful contributions towards this mission.

The Power of Connection

This year’s WIFM Gala & Awards Ceremony, centered around the theme of “The Power of Connection,” was a truly dynamic evening. Industry leaders and sponsors from across the global financial services ecosystem came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our nominees and winners. The event highlighted the importance of connection within our industry, as we honored remarkable individuals who contribute passionately to their companies, to their own careers, and make a meaningful impact on their communities. It was an evening filled with energy, inspiration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Highlights from the 2024 WIFM Gala & Awards Ceremony

2024 WIFM Award Winners

Laura Chepucavage

Bank of America
Trailblazers Award Winner

Cristina Diaz

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Emerge Award Winner

Sarah Dickey

CME Group
Rising Stars Award Winner

Penny Foley

TCW
Luminary Lifetime Achievement Award

Tina Hasenpusch

CME Group
Game Changers Award Winner

Allie Hunt

Tradeweb
Rising Stars Award Winner

Laura Klimpel

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Trailblazers Award Winner

Elizabeth King

Intercontinental Exchange
Game Changers Award Winner

Simone Kramer

Bloomberg LP
Emerge Award Winner

Jennifer Ilkiw

Intercontinental Exchange
Trailblazers Award Winner

Ula McCrindle

Nomura Securities
Trailblazers Award Winner

Alexis Megdanoff

Nomura Securities
Emerge Award Winner

Michelle Mullen

Bank of America
Emerge Award Winner

Katie Oliverio

AllianceBernstein
Rising Stars Award Winner

Emily Scott

London Stock Exchange Group
Emerge Award Winner

Tierney Seidel

Rabobank
Rising Stars Award Winner

Kelsey Stokes

S&P Dow Jones Indices
Rising Stars Award Winner

Frederic Crosnier

J.P. Morgan Asset Management
WIFM Ally Award Winner

Bank of America

Corporate Champion Award

Agenda

Time

Description

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

1 Hour(s)

Pre-Event Networking

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

2 Hour(s)

Ready for What’s Next: A Fireside Chat with Anu Aiyengar

Fireside chat with Anu about how she overcame, and indeed mastered, challenges in her professional journey, while providing insights on how to prepare for today’s unpredictable financial markets.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

1 Hour(s)

Preparing for the Future of Finance

Conversation about key trends in the financial markets including the evolution of financial institutions, the impact of macroeconomic developments, and the intersection between finance and technology.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

2 Hour(s)

Breakout #1: Technology in Finance Revolution

Discussion about how technologies and innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming the financial markets.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

2 Hour(s)

Breakout #2: Market Structure Evolution

Discussion about the changing roles of intermediaries, new products and services, and investor expectations in a rapidly changing world.

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

4 Hour(s)

Happy Hour

Our Gala & Awards Ceremony Sponsors

Diamond Premiere Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Premiere Sponsors

$50,000

Diamond Premiere Level Sponsorship Benefits:

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsors

$30,000

Platinum Level Sponsorship Benefits:

Sponsorship Levels

Gold Sponsors

$20,000

Gold Premiere Level Sponsorship Benefits:

Sponsorship Levels

Silver Sponsors

$10,000

Silver Level Sponsorship Benefits:

Additional Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

*Subject to availability

Add Ons

5K Sponsorship Add-On*

$5,000

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Add Ons

3K Sponsorship Add-On*

$3,000

3K Add-On Benefits:

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