A Full Day of Ideas, Inspiration, and Connection

What should I expect?

Step into a day designed to ignite change, spark conversation, and celebrate women’s voices. From thought-provoking talks by our seven featured speakers to live music, interactive panels, wellness experiences, and a cocktail celebration, TEDxBelltown Women 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement. Explore the schedule below and see how the day unfolds, from morning welcomes to an unforgettable anthem and closing celebration.

VIP ticket holders: Doors open at 9:30 a.m

GA: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Art Love Salon

Small setting. Big ideas. Join the conversation that starts change.

Nov. 8th Day's Agenda

(schedule subject to change)

Morning Kick-Off

9:30 AM – VIP Doors Open
Private welcome lounge and backstage access. Photo ops. Breakfast mingle & coffee with speakers. Wellness & Creator Corner preview.

10:30 AM – Public Doors Open

Step & Repeat photo opportunities.
Meet the Seattle Chamber of Connection “Bear” mascot. Local small business table activations open.

11:00 AM – Welcome & Opening

Organizer introduction & land acknowledgment. Organizer welcome and day overview. Emcee Holly Menino of KOMO News kicks it off.

Session One: Inspiration & Innovation

11:15 AM – Opening Speaker - Xenia Kachur
11:40 AM – Speaker - Lei Wang
12:10 PM – Interactive Giveaway & Audience Icebreakers
12:30 PM – Podcast Recording & Live Interview with Whatever She's Having Podcast, and co-hosts, Clair Sumadiwirya and Linda Hoffner!

Midday Connections

1:15 PM – Lunch + Gallery Stroll. Enjoy the 2-floor gallery, artwork, lounge spaces, and cultural showcase.

Catered local meals. VIP room and speaker meet and greet access.
Walkthrough of art, photography, and sponsor gallery installations.

Visit our Creator Corner, along with our local small business activations and partners.

2:15 PM – Speaker - Catherine Grace O'Connell
2:30 PM – Speaker - Ndidi Musa

Afternoon Deep Dive

3:00 PM – Next Gen & Tech | AI Panel (All-Female Leaders) Exploring the future of technology and innovation
Live Q&A

Panelists: Sierra Clouse, Orlagh Neary, Neha Krishna, Nichole Bascue, Grace Huynh, Elizabeth Scallon

3:45 PM – Networking Break + Small Business Table Activations
4:00 PM – Speaker - Cleo Escarez
4:20 PM – Speaker - Jaci McCormack

4:35 PM - Closing Speaker - Jen Barnes

Evening Inspiration & Celebration

5:15 PM – Interactive Giveaway & Audience Icebreakers
5:35 PM – Thank You's, Closing Remarks ,Sponsor Acknowledgments, celebration.
6:00 PM – Event Anthem Song & Spoken Word Closing Performance with Meagan O'Nan and Kellie Rose
Premiere of the 2025 TEDxBelltownWomen Anthem

Finale: Celebrate & Connect

6:00 PM – Meet the Speakers & Photo Opps.

6:00 - 7:30 PM – Cocktail Celebration & Closing Reception. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks & appetizers. Music and networking!

Final closing
7:30 PM – Event Concludes

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