Professional Women’s Conference · 2026
Own where you are. Grow into where you’re going.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa · Michigan City, Indiana
All times Central.
Your day of confidence, connection, and momentum.
Choose one session per breakout round. Every session is open to every attendee.
Vendor Setup
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Meet the vendors and make your first connections.
Welcome & Speaker Introductions
Opening Keynote
Tami Evans
Plot Twist: Turning Uncertainty into Momentum
Start your day with laughter, fresh perspective, and the courage to move forward.
Break & Visit Vendors
Breakout Session 1
10:15–11:00 AMYou Can’t Be What You Can’t See
Meet Amy Henningfield & explore the session →Build Your Table: Create a Personal Board of Directors to Accelerate Your Career
Meet Sabrina Wilson & explore the session →You See the Success. Do You See the People Behind It?
Meet Lesley Neff & explore the session →Break
Breakout Session 2
11:15 AM–12:00 PMThe Return on Your Time
Meet Valentine Torres & explore the session →The Hope Discipline
For Women Who Keep Showing Up
Meet Buffy Adams & explore the session →“Okay, But Why Would I Care?”
How to Create Social Media Content Your Audience Actually Wants To See
Meet Brittany Good & explore the session →Lunch & Vendor Visits
Mentorship Graduation
Fireside Chat Presentation
Break
Breakout Session 3
1:30–2:15 PMLeading Uncomfortable Conversations
Meet Amy McCarthy & explore the session →What to Actually Do About AI
Meet Dr. Elizabeth Volini & explore the session →Your Presence Is Powerful
Meet Dr. Nancy Trimboli & explore the session →Break & Final Vendor Visits

Closing Keynote
Mimi Brown
OWN YOUR SWAG
Own your strengths, communicate your value, and take your confidence back to work.
Closing Remarks & Prize-A-Palooza
Celebrate the day and enjoy the giveaways!
Corporate Tables
Thank you to the companies making room for their teams to connect, learn, and grow.


Meet Our Exhibitors
Visit the booths and connect with these businesses and organizations throughout the day.
- Goodwill Of Michiana
- Victorious Prestige Wellness & Advocacy Services
- Trinity Displays
- Edward Jones
- Rural 1st
- Indiana Tech
- Waverly Advisors
- Paradigm Health
- Methodist Hospitals
- Notre Dame
- Roxy and Lola Jewelry
- Diversified Marketing Strategies
- Socially Good
- Valpo Board and Brush
- Trimboli Chiropractic
- Belle Ame Boutique
- Survive and Thrive Counseling
- JBloom/PermaLinx
- NWIIWA
- Merrill Lynch
- VantagePointe Financial Group
One Day. Lasting Impact.Presented by NWIIWA · Track labels are suggestions. Mix and match to build the day you need.





