When men use their power to advocate for women and support the creation of an equitable organization, everyone wins. But how do you inspire a male colleague or boss to be your ally in removing the barriers to your success? Join workplace gender expert David Smith and a panel of experts for an enlightening discussion about overcoming reluctance to allyship and identifying the actions allies can take to support your career.

Thought Leader: David Smith, co-author, Athena Rising and associate professor of sociology, Department of National Security Affairs, United States Naval War College

Panelists:

* Romy Newman, founder, Fairy God Boss

* Mariam Koohdary, deputy general counsel, Bio Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca

* Michelle Nunn, CEO, CARE

Emcee: Celeste Warren, VP, human resources & global diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck