Events

Come as you are. Leave with your people.

Join us at our next event, or catch up on where we've been.

Next Event

Pumpkins and Prompts

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 PM Where: Jahnel Group Headquarters, Schenectady, NY

From prompt to pumpkin! Create your design with AI, then paint your masterpiece. No AI experience needed. Snacks, supplies, and a prompt card to take home are all included.

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Where we've been

June 2026

Summer BBQ

A laid-back summer evening of good food, cold drinks, and easy networking with the women of ATHENA.

February 2026

The Only Way Out is Through

With Brianne Baggetta, a candid conversation on building a career and a life you're proud of.

November 2025

Table Talk: Career Confidence

With UAlbany's Women Excelling in Business, for real talk on courage and confidence.

September 2025

Mastering Your Voice

With Dr. Beth DeAngelis, a leader's story on resilience, growth, and leading authentically.

March 2025

Women Paving the Way

An ATHENA collaboration with Key4Women for Women's History Month, featuring accomplished Capital Region women leaders sharing their career journeys at Frog Alley Brewing.

January 2025

Actually, People Do Want to Work

A myth-busting talk with Jessie Zweigenthal on motivation and modern work.

October 2024

Tech or Treat

Our very first event, where the ATHENA community began.

First time?

What to expect at your first one.

Coming on your own? So does almost everyone.

You'll be welcomed at the door and pointed toward a name tag, a drink, and a conversation already in progress, so there's no standing around scanning the room for someone to talk to.

Most women show up solo, so no one expects you to arrive with a group. Everyone's here to meet someone new, which makes it easy to jump in. Stay for one conversation or ten; both are exactly right.

Just bring yourself and a little curiosity. We'll take care of the rest.

Women in conversation around a table at an ATHENA event

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