Get clear about your path to career advancement, find mentors, and build a network of your peers. Do all of this and more by attending a leadership development conference this year. Ready to be empowered? Here are the best conferences and networking events happening around the country this year.
Monday, June 17-Tuesday, June 18
2019 Forbes Women’s Summit
The Forbes Summit brings together innovative, ambitious women across various industries.
23rd St. & West Side Hwy., New York, NY 10011 | 6-9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 9-Wednesday, July 10
2019 Multicultural Women’s National Conference
This conference is designed to elevate women in leadership roles and emphasize the importance of representing multicultural women within an organization. Women and men are encouraged to attend to discuss the next level of leadership solutions.
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 31
NAFE Twin Cities Women’s Leadership Summit 2019
The National Association for Female Executives hosts a day long event to engage professionals in leadership building activities.
901 3rd Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 7:45 AM-4 PM
Wednesday, August 14
Member Conference: What’s Next After Courageous Conversations?
This conference will examine organizational leadership and discuss how to hold leaders accountable.
12555 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 | 8 AM-4 PM
Thursday, August 15-Friday, August 16
EDGE Women’s Leadership Development
EDGE is a women’s mentoring experience to help mid-career professionals to develop leadership and business skills to propel their careers into executive roles.
1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 | 2-5 PM
Monday, Sept. 23-Wednesday, Sept. 25
Network of Executive Women Leadership Summit 2019
The 17th Annual Summit offers keynote speakers, an awards gala, networking events, and learning sessions full of career advancing opportunities. This professional development event connects women leaders with the leaders of tomorrow.
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Time TBD
Tuesday, Oct. 1-Wednesday, Oct. 2
Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Over 100 renowned speakers will bring a fresh perspective to this event. Professionals can attend to learn how to advance to leadership positions and network with people in their respective industries.
1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 7 AM-5 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 4
Grace Hopper Celebration
The world’s largest gathering of women technologists join forces to discover the newest tech through demonstrations, guest speakers, and career development opportunities.
9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 | Time TBD
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Women of Color and Their Allies Conference
The 2nd inaugural event that starts an honest conversations about the challenges women of color face in corporate America.
255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | Time TBD
Wednesday, Oct. 23-Thursday, Oct. 24
Texas Conference for Women
This conference will host learning sessions centered around everything from personal finance to health and wellness. Attendees will enjoy career advancement opportunities and leadership building sessions.
500 East Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701 | 7:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday, Nov. 7
Indiana Conference for Women
Hosted by women who are leading experts in their field, this Midwest conference celebrates professional development. There will also be the opportunity to build strong professional relationships.
100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 | Time TBD
Tuesday, Dec. 3
2019 NAFE Women of Excellence Awards
The National Association for Female Executives honors trailblazing women who have achieved tremendous success in their respective fields. The conference helps open doors for women in new leadership positions.
50 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, NY 10017 | 8-10:15 AM
Wednesday, Dec.11-Thursday, Dec. 12
Massachusetts Conference for Women
With dozens of skill building sessions and workshops led by industry experts, this conference helps women develop the professional skills they need to excel in various fields.
415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210| Time TBD