NAB 2025: #GALSNGEAR to Host Annual Women’s Leadership Summit and Celebrate 10th Anniversary
At the 2025 NAB Show, #GALSNGEAR will again host its #GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women’s Leadership Summit, a half-day program designed to equip women in media and entertainment with tools for career resilience, financial empowerment, and leadership growth. On Tuesday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in rooms W213-215 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the Summit will feature industry leaders, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions centered around the theme of “Resilience Redefined: Building Wealth & Wellness Together.” Registration is open now via NAB Show Conference Registration.
“Our goal is for every woman to take away three things: actionable strategies, a broader support network, and the inspiration to take her career where she wants it to go,” says Amy DeLouise, founder of #GALSNGEAR and executive producer of the CONNECT Summit. “As #GALSNGEAR celebrates its 10th anniversary, this signature event reinforces our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging. The summit is designed to ensure that every participant who identifies as a woman feels seen, valued, and welcomed as an individual.”
The program will include a workshop on financial fitness and facilitate conversations with industry leaders on strategies for building resilience and burnout-proofing a media and entertainment career journey at every stage. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop ideas and skills in a supportive learning environment while engaging with presenters who lead with respect and inclusivity. The event will also provide valuable insights into how to thrive in the media and entertainment industry, equipping participants with the tools and connections needed to advance their careers.
#GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women’s Leadership Summit
Tuesday, April 8, in the LVCC West Hall Meeting Rooms W213-215
8:30-9 a.m. Networking Coffee and Connection
9-9:45 a.m. Keynote: A Conversation With Michele Wright
- Promising to be both inspiring and thought-provoking, the keynote session will feature. Michele Wright, Ph.D., M.S. Eng., B.S. Eng., and director of business development and outreach for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). A trailblazer and innovator, Wright will share how she has navigated her career, helped drive access and inclusion, and led the charge on health equity.
10:00-11:15 a.m. Money Matters: Empower Your Financial Journey, With Tacy Roby, CFP, Tribridge Partners Financial Tribridge Partners Financial
- A thoughtful and highly experienced certified financial planner who helps professional women lead strong financial lives, Tacy Roby will help attendees level up their financial knowledge. Covering key strategies around spending, savings, and investing, Roby will provide the foundation for developing confidence around finances and aligning goals with what brings joy.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Panel: Banishing Burnout, Building in Balance
- Moderator: Amanda Sapp, VP of Media and General Manager | Bread of Life, Inc. 102.5FM
- Jin Soon Brancalhao, Senior Technical Marketing Manager | G&L Systemhaus
- Michelle Oh, Co-Founder and General Manager | Roll.ai
- Carla Prates, Product Management, Sales and Customer Support | Digital Anarchy
Working in the 24/7 media and entertainment industry, women face high demands and negotiate ever-changing technologies. This panel discussion will address ways to keep up and propel a career while building balance into both personal life and work culture. Panelists will tackle common challenges and posit solutions attendees can use to build resilience into their careers.
“The Women’s Leadership Summit is an invaluable opportunity for women to step away from their daily routines and focus on career growth and their journey as leaders,” says Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events. “The Summit fosters a supportive environment where women can connect, share experiences, and build a network that empowers their careers. NAB Show is proud to have partnered with #GALSNGEAR for the past decade, championing women in media and entertainment.”
#GALSNGEAR produces events throughout the year to ensure women in media, entertainment, and technology gain networking opportunities, develop leadership skills, and build confidence through high-level learning. In addition to hosting the #GALSNGEAR CONNECT Women’s Leadership Summit at the 2025 NAB Show, #GALSNGEAR will host a Tech Talk and Happy Hour on the Startup Theater Stage (W4143) on Sunday, April 6, focused on Connecting the Future. The annual #GALSNGEAR CELEBRATE! Networking Party will be hosted offsite on Monday, April 7.
#GALSNGEAR events during the 2025 NAB Show are sponsored by: Adobe, Blackmagic Design, Dell, and Nvidia. The #GALSNGEAR student mentoring program at NAB Show is sponsored by Signiant and Program Productions. Event partners include SVGW and HPAW. Further information about #GALSNGEAR is online at www.galsngear.tv.