Women’s Summit Agenda
Equipping women to RISE in their professions.
"Choosing Mississippi" - August 5th Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Foxtail Restaurant
161 Montgomery Street, Madison, MS
Join Chef Maya Nahouli for an intimate evening of fine dining and storytelling at Foxtail Restaurant. During this special pre-summit event, Chef Nahouli will share why she chose Mississippi as the home of Foxtail’s only location outside the greater Chicago area and discuss her journey as a restaurateur and entrepreneur.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated three-course dinner, each course paired with complimentary wines and crafted by Chef Nahouli herself. This unique culinary experience offers an opportunity to connect over exceptional food while hearing firsthand about the vision, opportunities, and community that inspired her investment in Mississippi.
Registration: $100 per guest
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026
Space is limited; advanced registration is required.
Women's Summit Agenda - August 7th
Velveteen Venue
101 Port Street, Madison, MS 39100
Venue Sponsored by Jackson County Economic Development Foundation
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AGENDA | SPEAKER |
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9 - 9:30 A.M. |
Opening Break & Registration
Sponsored by North MS Industrial Development Association |
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9:30 A.M. |
Welcome |
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9:35 - 10:30 A.M. |
Opening Session |
Speaker Announcement Coming. |
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10:30 - 11:30 A.M. |
Hard Hats & High Impact: Women Building Mississippi's Future |
Moderator: Regina Todd, Deputy Director, Rankin First Panelists: Melissa Horton, Vice President of Business Development, JESCO
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11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. |
Fashion Show Lunch |
Style Curator & Host: Mary Martha Henson, Deputy Director, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation |
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12:45 - 1:30 P.M. |
Integrating AI for Growth in Mississippi |
Moderator: Lindsay Ward, Economic Development Director, Pearl River County Economic Development District Panelists: Kari Thomas, Workforce Development Manager, AccelerateMS |
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1:30 P.M. |
Closing Remarks |
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