Society for Information Management Women Leadership Summit

TechnologyWomen

Jul 15

SIM Women Leadership Summit is an organization dedicated to developing leadership for women in tech and business, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mentoring.

AUDIENCE: Approximately 200 IT professionals from across the leadership spectrum

LOCATION: Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

CHALLENGE: The industry challenges members to build collaborations that drive innovation while effectively managing resources. Keeping up with the rapid pace of new tech requires adaptability and resilience.

CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:

Delivered a powerful, 90-minute personal keynote on resilience tailored to women in tech
Following the presentation, engaged in a lively Q&A
Engaged in live meet & greet to deepen personal connections post-presentation
Partnered with organizer Matt Emick to ensure flawless technical execution

At the intersection of leadership, tech, and empowerment, the SIM Women Leadership Summit offers women in IT a space to grow, connect, and lead. Hosted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the event brought together more than 200 attendees committed to shaping the future of business and philanthropy.

Cara Brookins took the stage with her keynote “Rise & Resilience – The True Story,” captivating a room of tech executives, rising leaders, and community advocates. The twenty years Cara spent as a software developer served as a perfect foundation. She shared her own extraordinary journey of overcoming adversity, not just to inspire, but to model how leaders can break through internal limitations and build something lasting.

The room connected deeply with Cara’s message about self-reliance, problem-solving, and personal growth, especially in industries where women often blaze their own trails. Following her presentation, Cara remained onsite for a lengthy meet & greet that sparked meaningful one-on-one conversations.

Her ability to turn hardship into empowerment made her the perfect choice for a conference focused on resilience and leadership in a changing world.

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