Early Pathways Breakfast

Early Pathways Breakfast | New York The Early Pathways Breakfast is a curated leadership gathering bringing early-career women into direct conversation with senior leaders across technology, governance, finance, communications, venture capital, public affairs, entrepreneurship, AI, and emerging industries. Taking place in New York on September 10, 2026, the morning is designed around meaningful access, small-group conversations, and relationship-driven networking rather than traditional conference programming. Who will be in the room Senior leaders joining us include: Henk-Jan Brinkman — Director-General, IDLOBo Young Lee — CEO, AI4ALLIrina Soriano — Global VP, Strategic Enablement Consulting, SeismicEric Adolphe — CEO, Forward Edge AIKeta Bag — VaynerMediaLeah Frazier — Founder & CEO, Think Three MediaAmore Philip — Founder, Apples & Oranges Public RelationsSneha Saigal — Founder, Geeks & ExpertsLily Dash — Founder, Future Caribbean & Co-Founder, ACTAI AdvisorsShannon Widdekamp — CEO, Unbridled Air / Equus Flight AcademyDr. Hesaman — Plastic SurgeonChristine McNerney — Periscope CapitalRitha Johnson — The Resolution ProjectUme Habiba — MicrosoftScott Doyne — Executive Coach, Doyne Career Services We’ll also be joined by three representatives from the NYC Commission on Gender Equity, alongside additional leaders across finance, technology, AI, investment, entrepreneurship, media, international development, and public policy. The morning The breakfast is intentionally intimate. Conversations will explore leadership, career pathways, decision-making, navigating complex industries, and the relationships and opportunities that shape a career. There are no traditional panels or lengthy presentations. The focus is on direct conversation between the people in the room, giving early-career attendees access to leaders whose careers span very different sectors and pathways. Event Partners Presenting Partner — NexaStrategicNexaStrategic is a strategic advisory firm working across technology, AI, communications, and emerging industries. New York Partner — Geeks & ExpertsGeeks & Experts is a story-driven PR and marketing partner helping founders and growing companies build credible narratives, visibility, and media momentum. Community Ally — iGA AcademyiGA Academy is the education and development platform of iGA Istanbul Airport, supporting aviation learning, professional development, and industry knowledge. Thursday, September 10, 20269:30 AM–11:45 AMArrivals from 9:15 AMFestivál Café Bar1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065 Limited capacity. 20+ senior leaders. One room. Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the small-group format and quality of conversation.