Women’s Networking Luncheon Kicks Off Annual Event at ePS CONNECT

CONNECT has long been at the top of the list of favorite events at WhatTheyThink. Every winter at the Wynn in Las Vegas. What’s not to like? This year was special given it was the first year as an event hosted by eProductivity Software, which spun off from EFI at the CONNECT event last year.

While much about the event was the same, there were some notable changes. The most noticeable difference was the lack of hardware once featured in the main ballroom. Also different was the standard look of the partner booths and general layout. The program had a similar feel to previous years with the addition of new offerings.

One of those new offerings was a women’s networking luncheon. Fueled by the desire to attract and retain women in the industry, eProductivity Software Global Marketing Leader Carrie Klepzig hosted a roundtable discussion featuring industry heavy-hitters followed by a brainstorming session. The included leaders were:

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