Good morning and welcome. Im anna palmer, coauthor of the politico playbook and director of women rule. Its amazing to see so many of you in the audience this morning for what is sure to be a full day of powerful conversations. I have unique opportunity to speak to female leaders across Different Industries and with varying perspectives and create a forum where different viewpoints can be heard. But the one idea that unites all of us is the notion that when women run, when women lead, when women earn, and when women build, we rule. Today, there are more women in elected office, more women leading corporations, and more women championing causes. There are more women rising to the top. We have reached a Tipping Point and its critical we harness this momentum to continue propelling this generational shift forward. Stage i will be joined on by my colleagues and leaders in the womens role community to examine how women are running, leading, earning, and building across sectors and party lin
Welcome to the 2019 political women summit. Please direct your attention to the screen. Women around the globe are receiving our moment. When we are silent, we speak. When we fall down, we get up. When we hit a wall, we break through it. We run for office. We lead the way. We earn. We innovate. We conquer. We inspire. The question were asking, how are we creating a a Lasting Impact in a world filled with women, its vitally come together for each other, in power, inform and inspire one another. No one rises to the top alone. Women rule is a community of powerful women who pushed each other for word and lift each other up. We offer an exclusive platform to amplify womens authority, connect women together and learn from one another. So whether you are willing from the podium or an office, with a pen, a mic, or even a megaphone, rule better, brighter, stronger, with confidence, with passion and with conviction. It is your time to rule. Rule with us. Please welcome to the stage politico pla