AGENDA

The ultimate retreat for speakers, sponsors, and select guests to unwind, network, and recharge in style. This elevated space pairs luxe vibes with intentional connections — think plush seating, ambient lighting, curated playlists, and complimentary refreshments. It’s where industry leaders, trailblazing founders, and talent recruiters mingle away from the main conference bustle.

Whether you're actively job hunting or just exploring what’s next, meet recruiters, discover open roles, and get face time with decision-makers who can help you get your first or next tech role.

Our Founder, Allie Joy Tsahey, welcomes you to the 3rd annual BaddieCon!

Careers aren’t linear, and neither is your growth. This session spotlights women who chose alignment over autopilot and made bold transitions across industries, roles, and even identities. We’ll unpack the mindset, strategy, and self-trust required to navigate pivots, silence imposter syndrome, and step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

What if future employers judge candidates by how well they work with AI tools, not just their resumes? This workshop explores AI as both a powerful accelerator and a potential crutch. From education mandates to hiring practices, this session challenges us to rethink AI’s role in learning, work, and identity.

You don’t have to quit your job to start acting like a CEO and you definitely don’t need to go viral to get paid. In this high-impact session, you’ll learn how to use LinkedIn to land $50K+ clients by packaging your skills, showing up with strategy, and building trust through content and outreach. You’ll leave with actionable frameworks for optimizing your profile, identifying high-value prospects, writing content that converts, and starting client conversations that actually lead to deals. Whether you’re side hustling, consulting, or testing the waters of entrepreneurship, this session will teach you how to build the bag before you even leave your desk.

AI is changing the game rapidly — and only those who evolve will stay in play. Join this no-fluff conversation on how professionals, startups, and corporations can stay relevant, competitive, and ethical in the age of automation. Learn how to lead, not lag, in an AI-powered world.

In this high-impact session, you’ll learn how to apply career strategy, sales principles, and emerging tech to scale the most valuable product you’ll ever manage: yourself. This session blends personal branding, AI-powered tools, and mindset shifts rooted in sales and leadership to help you recognize your worth, market yourself with intention, and build a career that scales with you — not one that burns you out. Perfect for creatives, professionals, and founders ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and legacy.

From politics to tech to media, Valeisha Butterfield has navigated career pivots at the highest levels and built with power at every turn. In this intimate fireside chat, she shares lessons on reinvention, resilience, and rising through the ranks while staying rooted in purpose.

They left the 9-to-5 and built digital empires. This panel features creators who turned their careers into content, and content into capital. Hear from Jaz Turner, Cedoni Francis and Jadejha Edwards on how they built personal brands, grew communities, and monetized their voice while rewriting what success looks like outside the office.

A hands-on workshop showing attendees how to build an AI-powered assistant using tools like ChatGPT and Make. Walk through creating a system that sends automated client responses, manages leads, or builds content calendars—no tech experience required. You'll learn how to use AI tools to streamline workflows, automate content, and create operational ease in your business or side hustles. Expect gems, live examples, and a few “wait... I didn’t know I could do that!” moments.

Feedback doesn’t have to be uncomfortable, it can be the catalyst for clarity, connection, and growth. This workshop is for anyone ready to shift their relationship with feedback — whether you struggle to give it, receive it, or both. We'll explore how to transform the feedback process from something we avoid into a powerful, trust-building tool for personal and professional development. You’ll learn how to turn discomfort into a growth edge, using feedback as a tool for clarity, connection, and leadership. Walk away with frameworks and strategies to handle high-stakes conversations with confidence and care.

We’re not just getting seats at the table — we’re building our own. This session is for the ambitious and strategic attendees aiming for executive roles, board seats, and lasting influence in corporate spaces. Learn what it takes to lead with clarity, confidence, and strategy at the top levels, even when the path isn't clear.

Learn from an experienced product manager and vibe coding expert, teaching you how to transform ideas into working applications using natural language prompts and AI tools. Perfect for entrepreneurs, creators, and engineers who want to bring their digital product ideas to life without traditional coding.

The future is femme-founded. This panel spotlights women building powerful companies from the ground up — navigating funding, scaling, community, and staying rooted in their "why." Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your venture, you’ll walk away with insights to fuel your next big move.

Tired of feeling like the underdog in your interviews? This session is designed to shift the power dynamic in interviews, providing candidates with confidence and strategies needed to take control of their job search. By flipping the script, you'll learn how to assess a company's commitment to employee well-being and career development, and how to position yourself as a leader capable of driving meaningful change in tech spaces.

This session explores the intersection of security and user experience, revealing how to create digital products that are both visually stunning and highly secure. We’ll dive into best practices for balancing user-centric design with robust security measures, ensuring that digital experiences remain flawless while user data stays protected.

Wrap up and celebrate BaddieCon Day 1, and get a glimpse into whats in store for the rest of BaddieCon!

Exclusive to VIP ticket holders. An exclusive space for our speakers, special guests, and VIPs to connect, unwind, and celebrate the power moves that brought us together. Join us for elevated vibes, curated conversations, and meaningful networking with the baddies and allies shaping the future. Whether you're here to collaborate, toast to new wins, or simply enjoy the moment, you’re in the right room.

The ultimate retreat for speakers, sponsors, and select guests to unwind, network, and recharge in style. This elevated space pairs luxe vibes with intentional connections — think plush seating, ambient lighting, curated playlists, and complimentary refreshments. It’s where industry leaders, trailblazing founders, and talent recruiters mingle away from the main conference bustle.

Shop, support, and discover rising brands at the BaddieCon Small Business Marketplace, a curated experience featuring community-rooted businesses across beauty, wellness, tech, art, and lifestyle. Come for the conference, leave with your new favorite product (or three).

Scaling a business is never one-size-fits-all, but understanding how VCs think can change the game. In this candid conversation, startup investors unpack the real journey from pre-seed to scale. You’ll hear lessons from both sides of the table on what drives investment decisions, what red flags to avoid, and how to stay true to your vision while accelerating growth. Whether you’re actively fundraising or just exploring your options, this session will equip you with the insights to fund your venture strategically, and scale on your terms.

To non-developers, engineering often feels like a black box—features go in, and features come out. But that view misses the real work behind the scenes. This workshop is designed to help you quantify what engineering is actually doing: managing resources, tech debt, maintenance, and architecture. This framework can turn massive technical efforts into clear, objective reports—even your grandma could understand. It's a fast, powerful way to start thinking like a CTO.

In a world where every swipe, stream, and scroll is shaped by code, tech is no longer just a tool — it’s the engine behind modern creativity. This dynamic conversation brings together visionary artists, technologists, and cultural disruptors who are using technology to produce, distribute, and redefine what we create and consume. From AI-generated music to immersive storytelling and the evolution of digital self-expression, we’ll explore how innovation is transforming culture — and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

Technical assessments can make or break your chances in landing a role in tech, but they don’t have to be intimidating. In this panel, engineers, hiring managers, and technical interview coaches share what they really look for in coding challenges, whiteboarding sessions, and take-home projects. You’ll learn how to prepare efficiently, showcase your problem-solving skills, and navigate common pitfalls. Whether you’re a bootcamp grad, self-taught dev, or experienced engineer looking to level up, this session will help you approach technical interviews with strategy, clarity, and confidence.

Ready to stop trading time for a paycheck? This session will show you how to turn your tech skills into a thriving business—whether as a high-demand contractor, agency owner, fractional employee, or startup founder. Learn the mindset, steps, and strategies to transition from employee to entrepreneur, identify high-growth opportunities, monetize your expertise, and legally scale your business.

We love the grind—until it grinds us down. In an industry that glorifies overachievement and nonstop productivity, what’s the real price of “having it all”? This candid panel dives deep into the physical, emotional, and mental toll of hustle culture while navigating tech, media, and entrepreneurship. Hear from leaders who’ve hit burnout, bounced back, and redefined success on their own terms.

Join Fatou Barry, Founder of the PR Girl Manifesto and learn how to craft your brand positioning, identify your narrative edge, and understand how to use your personal story to unlock visibility and opportunities in tech, entrepreneurship, or content.

Learn how to blend customer-centric design with the core skills of a modern AI Product Manager. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to apply empathy-driven tools like user research and journey mapping, alongside roadmapping and AI-informed decision-making. Walk away with practical templates, frameworks, and a custom playbook you can immediately use with your team to drive alignment and build better products.

You’ve mastered your role, now what? This session is all about leveling up: navigating promotions, stepping into management, and scaling your career with intention. Hear real talk from women who are navigating corporate with intention; making bold moves, breaking glass ceilings, and stepping into leadership while staying true to their purpose and pace.

Technology isn’t neutral, it reflects the people who build it. This conversation explores how technologists, creatives, and change-makers are using technology to spark change, amplify equity, and build solutions that serve real communities. From AI activism to climate-tech, this panel offers insight for turning digital tools into meaningful impact.

Watch the next wave of visionary founders take the stage to pitch their startups in front of a panel of industry leaders, investors, and brand execs. From beauty-tech to industry-shifting marketplaces, these Baddies are building the future — and competing for funding, resources, and bragging rights.

Join us as we celebrate the standout founders from our BaddiePreneur Pitch Competition — visionary women turning ideas into impact. Come cheer on the winners, hear what’s next for their ventures, and get inspired to build your own.

Wrap up Day 2, celebrate a successful BaddieCon and offer a glimpse into whats comin next for Baddies in Tech!

Close out BaddieCon with the Baddies & Zaddies Afterparty! Keep the energy going with great music, refreshments, and even better company as we celebrate the weekend in true Baddie fashion.

Close out BaddieCon 2025 with intention, restoration, and sisterhood at The Power Down, our BaddieCon wellness retreat. This special experience is designed to help attendees unwind after two days of tech-powered inspiration and reconnect with themselves—and each other—through guided wellness activities, self-care treatments, and reflection. Set against a serene backdrop, the retreat invites 60–100 Baddies to reflect, relax, and recharge as we close out the BaddieCon weekend. A BaddieCon Wellness Retreat Ticket is required.