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ICONS: Women of Note 2025 (Hybrid Event)

HYBRID EVENT

Redefine Leadership at ICONS: Women of Note 2025

Step into a realm of inspiration and empowerment at ICONS: Women of Note 2025. This year’s event takes on a new dimension with a hybrid format, offering the flexibility to attend in person at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale or virtually.

Join dynamic and diverse female icons in finance as they share their personal leadership lessons and success strategies. Earn CPE credits and gain invaluable insights from women who are driving change at powerhouse organizations Accenture, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, PepsiCo, and Wells Fargo.

Each session is designed to provide actionable strategies and fresh perspectives to help you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and elevate your career.

Hear from Industry Titans:

  • Melissa Bird | Vice President, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy | Johnson & Johnson
  • Melissa Burgum | Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller | Accenture LLP
  • Muneera Carr | Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | Wells Fargo
  • Marie Gallagher | Senior Vice President and Controller | PepsiCo
  • Alice Jolla | Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Vice President, Corporate Finance and Services | Microsoft Corporation
  • Lysa Sanchez | Americas Career Experiences Leader | Ernst & Young LLP
  • Dr. Sarah Skidmore | CEO and Leadership Doctor | The Leadership Hospital
  • Karen Young | Partner | PwC

Expand Your Network: Build meaningful connections with rising and established women in finance, whether in person or online.

Be Inspired and Empowered: Discover how these leaders are tackling today’s most pressing challenges and influencing change in the ever-evolving world of finance.

Hybrid Flexibility: Attend in person for an immersive experience or join virtually for ultimate convenience.

In-person attendees will receive:

  • Access to a gourmet networking luncheon with industry leaders
  • Participation in a cocktail reception for deeper connections
  • Refreshments during event intermission

Secure your in-person seat at The Ritz-Carlton or your virtual spot today!

 

Speakers

Melissa Bird

Vice President Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy (GTAAS)
Johnson & Johnson

Melissa Burgum

Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Accenture LLP

Muneera Carr

EVP, CAO & Controller
Wells Fargo

Liz Crowe

Professional Accounting Fellow
Financial Executives International

Marie Gallagher, CPA

Senior Vice President and Controller
PepsiCo

Holly Grennan

Senior Director, Technical Accounting Advisory & Policy
Nike, Inc.

Alice Jolla

Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Vice President, Corporate Finance and Services
Microsoft Corporation

Alanna Lawrence

Associate Professional Accounting Fellow
Financial Executives International

Lysa Sanchez

Americas Career Experiences Leader
Ernst & Young LLP

Dr. Sarah Skidmore

CEO and Leadership Doctor
The Leadership Hospital

Andrej Suskavcevic

President & CEO
Financial Executives International and Financial Education & Research Foundation

Karen Young

Partner
PwC

Credits

2.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-internet-based

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

NONE

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-internet-based

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

NONE

Credits

3.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-internet-based

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

none

National Registry of CPE SponsorsFinancial Executives International (FEI) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For FEI CPE credits, one credit hour equals 50 minutes according to NASBA guidelines. Some states boards may differ on how many minutes constitute a credit hour. Contact your state board for more information. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 973.765.1029.