The event focused on helping women get a "seat at the table" in technology firms, featuring female leaders from companies like Uber, LinkedIn, SurveyMonkey, and Nextdoor. The panel discussion covered topics such as work-life balance, finding an advocate, being open to feedback, and the role of luck in careers. Key takeaways included the importance of taking an active role in managing one's own career, being open to growth opportunities, and recognizing individual strengths. The discussion also highlighted the significance of building relationships with mentors and managers who can shape one's career path. Additionally, it emphasized the need to look for value alignment when searching for new career opportunities and to identify key stakeholders involved in the interview process.