ELEVATING WOMEN
2026 On The Rise
On the Rise empowers, connects and inspires emerging female leaders in the Building Community. Executives from top firms within the built environment share their insights and advice. Women leave the event with partnerships and tools to help them navigate their career successfully. This event is open to all genders.
DETAILS
Date | Wednesday, March 4, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Registration + Networking
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Lunch + Program
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Happy Hour + Networking
Location | Fiorella’s Event Space | 9000 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 66221
TED Talk Series
Brave Foundations: Building Leadership Through Courage, Values & Connection
Leadership Roundtable Discussion
Panel Discussion
Smart Tools, Smarter Women: Unlocking AI’s Potential
Keynote Address
Shanna Adamic, Author of Audacious Optimism
Networking Happy Hour
PROGRAM
KEYNOTE
Shanna Adamic
The Power of Audacious Optimism
In the face of monumental change and adversity, Shanna Adamic’s journey has been one of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. As an inspirational keynote speaker, she shares her powerful story, empowering individuals and organizations to embrace life with audacious optimism.
Shanna’s experiences serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that the unknown and challenges are opportunities for growth.
She unveils her formula for practicing audacious optimism, encouraging bold confidence, curiosity, and unwavering determination.
Join Shanna as she ignites the life-changing power of optimism, urging us to embrace the unknown, ignite our “I Will” power, and imagine what extraordinary possibilities lie ahead.
