Speakers 2018 The following speakers have been confirmed for the 2018 conference. More speakers will be added as they are confirmed. 2018 Keynote Marie WieckGeneral ManagerIBM Blockchain 2018 Kickoff Speakers Jalak JobanputraFounder & Managing PartnerFuture\Perfect Ventures Fran PastoreCEOWomen's Business Development Council 2018 Speakers and Presenters Ali BermanProgram ManagerCTNext Aaron CohenSenior Vice PresidentLogical Operations Michelle CoteManaging DirectorCT Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Margaret FeeneySocial Entrepreneur Marcia V. Fournier, Ph.D.Founder & CEOBioarray Genetics Inc. Sarah HoffmanVP, Associate Director of Machine LearningFactSet Tricia HyacinthDirector of Fund for Women & GirlsFairfield County's Community Foundation Patricia MeagherTechnology Business AdvisorCT Small Business Development Center Jennifer OpenshawDow Jones ColumnistCEO, Girls With Impact Kathy F. RochaDirector of OperationsPeter J. Werth Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mary Anne RookeExecutive DirectorCrossroads Venture Group Denise YapVice President, Corporate CitizenshipSynchrony