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OCTOBER 23RD, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
M.M. LaFleur Georgetown
1344 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Drive Impact Through Conversation and Collaboration at Luminary LIVE: DC Accelerated.
Start your morning on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, in Washington, DC with a dynamic gathering designed for leaders, innovators, and professionals looking to connect and gain actionable insights. DC Accelerated will explore what it truly takes to build sustainable success and the role of community in driving long-term growth. Hear from a distinguished lineup of industry leaders as they share their experiences, lessons learned, and the networks that helped them thrive.
Engage with seasoned professionals and emerging leaders who are shaping industries and redefining success. Light refreshments will be provided.
EVENT AGENDA
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM: Networking & Breakfast
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome
With Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Leveraging Your Seat At The Table
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Megan Gilbert DeSouza, VP, Marketing, Warner Bros. Discovery
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Elizabeth Dawes, Founder, Ìpàdé
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Michelle Bagliebter, VP Business Operations and Strategy, Blue Ant Media
Moderated by Maggie Rhodes Davis, Vice President of Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships, Luminary
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Powering The Pipeline
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Ije Jemie Nwabueze, Chief Strategy Officer, Dreamcatchers Performance
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Divya Paramesh, VP, Human Resources, Host Hotels & Resorts
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Kia Wilson, Associate Director, Product Strategy, Verizon
Moderated by Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM: Fireside Chat
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Lori McFarling, Board Advisor and Former President of Social Impact, Discovery Education
Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO Luminary
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks
With Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
12:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Open Networking
THE ACCELERATED EXPERIENCE
From NYC to LA, Boston to Miami, and more than twenty locations in between, we've been bringing Luminary LIVE to thousands across the country since 2022. Part of our experience includes our Accelerated Experience, which provides an evening of intimate discussion with local leaders and changemakers delivering "real talk" about the ups and downs of career pathing to building a business and more.
DC Accelerated offers the perfect opportunity to shift into an abundance mindset, make new connections and invest in yourself.
Joanne Velarde
Luminary Live was incredible! So grateful I was able to attend. My cup was filled to the brim meeting and learning from so many amazing women. What you have created is phenomenal! Massive kudos to you Looking forward to staying connected and to personally meeting you at a future event
Justine Wentzell-Chang
Hannah Berger
Yesterday was such an awesome experience. I felt overwhelmed in the best way by the information I received and the inspirational women I connected with.
Baily Hancock
It was honestly one of the best events I’ve been to in 5+ years, thank you for being so generous with your insights and information! I’m serious - I’m typically bored after a session or two and every single one was wildly impactful. You curated a stellar lineup. I just signed up to become a Luminary Member.
Jennifer Herrera
I am SO grateful for the Luminary LIVE LA event. Thank you for creating those opportunities. Luminary is the real deal and the way you show up is refreshing, warm, and accessible.
RBC Attendee
What a special day it was! I enjoyed every speaker and every person I met today, including you. Worth the drive from Orange County.
Connect, Learn, and Lead at DC Accelerated.
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