Connect through Industry meet-ups

Connect. Inspire. elevate.

Engage with experienced professionals working in your industry and join a curated group of exceptional women — leaders with proven experience, ready to elevate their careers and support one another. Industry meet-ups are a fantastic opportunity to build your local network and hear about the strategies and journeys that have helped these women thrive in their careers.

This is more than a meet-up—it’s a movement.

Connect with other professional women in your industry
Meet the impressive leaders behind our host companies
Discover growth and leadership opportunities
Light drinks and snacks provided

Find an industry meet-up near you.

WHO

Women and allies who want to level up their career.

WHAT

Partner companies are joining forces with Forté to host industry-specific after-hours networking events. It's time for you to meet your local Forté network and learn about women in your industry.

Where

New locations added regularly. View the city tab for details of events near you.

COST

$25

GET MORE INFORMATION

For questions, please email pro@fortefoundation.org.

New York CITY

Women & Wealth: Working, Earning, and Investing

UBS is excited to invite you to Women & Wealth: Working, Earning, and Investing, an exclusive event hosted in partnership with Forté. This special evening, happening on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:30 PM in New York City, offers an incredible opportunity for mid-career women in finance to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
UBS 11 Madison Avenue, New York, 10010, NY, USA
Focus: women in finance

Speakers

Judy Spalthoff

Managing Director – Head, Family Office Solutions
UBS Financial Services Inc.

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Tiffany Agard

Director, Sustainable Investments
UBS Financial Services Inc.

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Andrea Turner Moffitt

Partner
Future Heights Ventures

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Why Attend?

We know your time is valuable so we wanted to highlight three key benefits of attending:

1. Gain Insights from Industry Leaders

You'll hear from successful women who are at the forefront of the finance world, including panelists such as Judy Spalthoff, Managing Director at UBS, Tiffany Agard, Director, Sustainable Investments at UBS, and Andrea Turner Moffitt, Partner at Future Heights Ventures. These accomplished women will share their personal experiences, offer valuable advice, and provide practical strategies to navigate and thrive in the industry.

2. Expand Your Professional Network

This event provides the perfect setting to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your local network. By engaging with peers, mentors, and industry leaders, you’ll build meaningful relationships that can help propel your career forward.

3. Learn Strategies for Growth and Advancement

Whether you are looking to develop your career or grow your personal wealth, this event offers practical insights on working, earning, and investing. Our panelists will share actionable advice that will help you on your journey to success in both your professional and financial life.

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HOUSTON, TX

Power Moves – Upskilling Your Career

In today’s fast-evolving professional landscape, staying ahead means constantly leveling up. Power Moves – Upskilling Your Career is your opportunity to tap into practical strategies, inspiring stories, and future-ready skills that can accelerate your growth. This session is all about action—providing the tools, insights, and motivation to take control of your professional path.

And because connection is key to progress, you’ll also experience meaningful opportunities to engage with peers, exchange valuable ideas, and build relationships that energize your journey and open doors to what’s next.

This is a great opportunity for the Forté community and especially those working in energy, finance, technology, or operations to come together to learn how they can make "power moves" in their career. This event provides a forum for professionals in the Houston area to connect and share experiences. It is hosted at Macquarie Group, a proud Forté partner. Macquarie Group is a global financial services organization that empowers people to innovate and invest for a better future.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5 - 7 pm CT
Macquarie One Allen Center, 500 Dallas St #3100, Houston, TX 77002
Focus: women in energy, commodities, financial markets, technology, and operations

Speakers

Nina Hunt

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Commodities and Global Markets, Finance Deal and Logistics Management Team

Nina is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Commodities and Global Markets, Finance Deal and Logistics Management (CMF DLM) Team with global responsibility to oversee the operations and risk management for the physical and financing portfolio as well as CMF’s control focused logistics activities.

Nina joined Macquarie in 2004 in Sydney in Product Control before moving to Los Angeles and onto Houston with the Macquarie CMF business and has approximately 20 years of physical commodity experience.

She is also the co-Sponsor of the Women @ Macquarie Americas Employee Network Group and current Chair of the Target Hunger Board of Directors.

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Christine Weigle

Associate Director, Head of the Commodity Markets and Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis Team

Christine Weigle is an Associate Director and has been with Macquarie for over 14 years. Currently, she serves as the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Macquarie’s Commodity Markets and Finance team. With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her role.

A Texas native hailing from Arlington, Christine pursued her academic journey at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accounting in 2003, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration from the full-time graduate program at UT Austin in 2011 where she was a Forté alum.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Christine is also the Head of CGM Americas Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Macquarie, where she champions initiatives to foster a more inclusive workplace. She is also actively involved supporting charities in her local community.

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