The Chief Suite at SXSW

The Chief Suite at SXSW is a space for executive women to hear from top leaders, connect, and get inspired. MONDAY, 3/16/2026, 10:00AM | Community as an Accelerator: Tiffany Dufu in The Power Seat Tiffany Dufu, President of the Tory Burch Foundation, joins Chief CEO Alison Moore for a one-on-one conversation on how community unlocks opportunity, fuels entrepreneurship, and helps leaders create lasting impact. Drawing from her journey as a founder, author, and longtime advocate for women and girls, Tiffany will share how investing in networks accelerates both individual and collective success. MONDAY, 3/16/2026, 11:30AM | Pivot with Purpose: Amy Errett in the Power Seat Amy Errett, Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, joins Chief Diversity & People Officer Trey Boynton for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build an industry-disrupting brand from the ground up. After a successful career in finance and venture capital, Amy made an unexpected leap into beauty, reimagining how women experience hair color. Together, Amy and Trey will explore the bold pivot behind Madison Reed, the realities of scaling a consumer brand, and the resilience required to shake up an industry that hadn’t seen change in decades. Spanning everything from conviction and customer obsession to fostering a culture of discipline and heart, this conversation is for leaders who see what’s possible – and don’t take no for an answer. MONDAY, 3/16/2026, 2:00PM | Power Networking: Big Talk, Real Connection Skip the small talk and make connections that actually matter. In this interactive networking session, Kalina Silverman brings her viral Big Talk framework to help move beyond surface-level conversation and build authentic, memorable connections. From Chief, the most powerful network of senior women leaders. Learn more about membership at www.chief.com.