Wharton Women Business Conference

The Wharton Women Business Conference is our biggest event of the spring semester. Learn from high-profile women leaders in business as they share experiences and advice gained during their careers. Previous keynote speakers have included Kat Cole (President and COO of Focus Brands, former CEO of Cinnabon), Deborah Fine (CCO of Modell’s Sporting Goods & former CEO of Victoria’s Secret PINK), and Michelle Kelly (EVP of Brand Distribution, Marketing, & Merchandising at Lilly Pulitzer). There will also be a panel featuring women from a variety of industries, including retail, finance, entertainment, and tech. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, a LinkedIn photoshoot, goodie bags, and an afternoon mingling with the speakers and fellow Wharton Women members!

2025 Committee

Arthi Venkatakrishnan

Arthi Venkatakrishnan (Class of 2026) is from Princeton, NJ and is concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics. She joined Wharton Women her freshmen fall and has since served as a member of the Marketing committee as well as the VP of Marketing, where she designed dozens of social media posts and photographed Wharton Women events. Arthi’s love for Wharton Women and inspiration for joining the Board stems from her passion for the uplifting professional and personal community the organization has provided. Now as VP of University Relations, she’s excited to ensure that every undergraduate woman can feel connected to Wharton Women. Outside of Wharton Women, Arthi is involved in the PEER Mentoring Program. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and learning new things. Feel free to reach out with any questions at artven@wharton.upenn.edu.