Events
Connecting Actuaries. Creating Momentum.
NAWA events are designed to connect, uplift, and activate. From career-stage networking sessions to leadership workshops and our "Let’s Talk About…" series, every event is crafted to deliver value, spark dialogue, and build authentic community. Join us at our next gathering, virtual or in person, and experience the power of connection in action.
Look forward to the following NAWA Events:
Annual Meeting every fall (with continuing ed credits!)
Women’s History Month Events throughout March
Let’s Talk About… discussion series at least twice a year
Happy Hours and more!

NAWA Annual Meeting | Virtual
Join us for NAWA’s annual membership gathering—an opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and look ahead. This event will include a keynote speaker, timely sessions tailored to the actuarial community, and important updates from the NAWA Board of Directors.

You're Invited: NYC Happy Hour!
Wrap up NAWA’s Annual Meeting in style with a post‑meeting happy hour sponsored by Selby Jennings. Join us Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5 to 7 PM EST at Stout NYC – Bryant Park (Mezzanine Level, 109 W 39th St.). Whether you attended the meeting or simply want to connect with fellow actuaries and allies, all are welcome. Pre‑registration is required.

In-Person NYC Actuarial Community Networking Event
Join members of NAWA, ASNY, CAGNY, IABA, SANA, SAGAA, OLA, and Abacus Actuaries on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in Midtown Manhattan for an evening of casual connection. This free in-person reception is generously hosted by the Actuarial Society of Greater New York (ASNY) and welcomes experienced actuaries for an open evening of networking, food, drinks—and optional bowling!

Let’s Talk About Caregiving & Career Advancement
Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 3 PM EST for a powerful virtual networking and discussion event hosted by NAWA.
This is the first industry-wide conversation where women actuaries and their allies can speak openly about the impact of caregiving on career progression—and have their voices shared directly with leaders across the actuarial field.

Let’s Talk About…The Lack of Women in Leadership
Virtual Networking Event
Online on Zoom: June 12, 2024 at 3PM ET
Immigrant Voices in the Actuarial Field Panel
Online: April 16th, 2024 from 2-3:30PM ET
Chicago Happy Hour - after the annual meeting
In-Person: November 30, 2024 at Highline Bar
Twin Cities NAWA Networking Event
Hosted by: Travelers and Athena Actuarial Consulting.
In-Person: August 15, 2023 at Urban Growler Brewing
Women's History Month Panel
Network of Actuarial Women and Allies and the Society of Actuaries 2023 Women's History Month panel discussion
Topic: Importance of Mentorship and Advocacy Within the Actuarial Profession
Online: March 30 , 2023 from 10:30-11:30 AM CT
NAWA Happy Hour in NYC
Join NAWA for a happy hour to meet other members local to New York and expand your network!
This event is sponsored by one of our Founding Sponsors, Pryor Associates.
In-Person: February 13, 2023 from 6-8 PM ET, St. Patrick’s Bar
Celebrating Diversity Reception at CAS Annual Meeting
Hosted by: CAS Annual Meeting
In-Person: November 8, 2022 from 5-6 PM CT, Hilton Minneapolis
NAWA Book Club: Join or Learn More
First Book: Better Allies by Karen Catlin
First 24 people to sign up will receive a FREE book (kindle or audible)
Express interest in future sessions: tinyurl.com/NAWABOOKCLUB
NAWA’s 2022 Annual Meeting
Online: October 3, 2022 on Zoom
In-Person Watch Party in Warren, NJ at Everest Re
Advocating for Your Next Career Move
Hosted by: NAWA
Online: September 7, 2022 at 3 PM ET
NAWA Events at CAS Spring Meeting
Roundtable: Learn about Us – Network of Actuarial Women and Allies
Hosted by: Rae Warner, Travelers & Norah Barnes, USAA
Session: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace
Hosted by: Rae Warner, Travelers, Norah Barnes, USAA & David Terne, Swiss Re
In person at CAS 2022 Spring Meeting
Empower Hour: How to Negotiate Successfully as a Woman
Hosted by NAWA and Kathryn Valentine, founder of Worthmore Negotiations
Online: March 17, 2022
Celebrating Diversity Reception
Hosted by the CAS, IABA, OLA, SAGAA, SANA, ABACUS and NAWA
In-Person in San Diego, CA: November 9, 2021
2021 CAS Annual Meeting
Session: Developing Allies at All Levels - What Leaders and Individuals can do to Recap the Benefits
In-Person in San Diego, CA: November 9, 2021
2021 SOA ImpACT Conference
Session: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Perspective
Virtual: October 26, 2021