Events

Athena Summit: Power CEOs of the Public Market

October 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Goodwin, 1900 N St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036

Summary

Join Athena Alliance in D.C. for an extraordinary evening with two of the most powerful women in the public company ecosystem—in an intimate setting of just 100 guests.

Toni Townes-Whitley – One of 50 women leading a Fortune 500 company and a headliner at the Fortune Most Powerful Women’s Summit, where most see her from afar among thousands. Here, you’ll be just feet away.

Mariam Sorond – Among the top 150 women leading a public company, pioneering innovation as the CEO of NextNav.

Together, they’ll share candid insights on leading as high-profile CEOs—driving innovation, making high-stakes decisions, and shaping the future of their industries. This is a rare chance to shake hands, ask questions, and connect personally with two trailblazers at the very top of their game.

Evening Agenda:
5:00-5:30pm - Arrive, mingle, and grab a welcome drink and snack
5:30-5:40pm - Opening remarks by Coco Brown, Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance
5:40-6:05pm - Fireside chat with Mariam Sorond, CEO of NextNav
6:05-6:10pm - Speaker Transition
6:10-6:35pm - Fireside chat with Toni Townes-Whitley, CEO of SAIC
6:35-6:50pm - Questions & group discussion
6:50-7:00pm - Move to the iconic Penthouse
7:00-8:00pm - Reception in the Penthouse