Professional Women’s Conference
Powerful voices. Purposeful conversations.
Meet the leaders, experts and changemakers bringing practical insight, honest stories and fresh perspectives to the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference.
The 2026 Lineup
Ideas that move you. Stories that stay with you.
Our speakers are selected to meet women where they are and help them move forward with greater confidence, clarity and purpose. Explore the first announced sessions and return as additional speakers join the lineup.
Speaker
Amy Henningfield
Leadership Executive · Mentor · Changemaker
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
The Power of Visibility, Confidence & Creating Pathways
What would change if you stopped waiting to feel “ready” and started showing up with confidence today?
Too often, talented women underestimate their value, hesitate to pursue new opportunities or wait to be recognized before stepping into leadership.
This empowering session will challenge attendees to rethink visibility—not as self-promotion, but as a powerful tool for creating opportunities, building influence and inspiring others.
Through practical insights and real-world leadership lessons, you’ll discover how confidence, authenticity and intentional leadership can help you navigate your career, expand your impact and create pathways for those who follow.
You’ll Walk Away Ready To
See your value. Use your voice.
Build confidence and increase your professional visibility.
Recognize opportunities instead of waiting for them.
Lead with authenticity and purpose.
Understand the power of mentorship and representation.
Inspire and elevate other women through your leadership.
The Return on Your Time
Making Strategic Time Investments That Advance Your Career
Time is one of your most valuable resources—but are you investing it where it will make the biggest difference?
It’s easy to get caught up in checking off tasks and staying busy, but meaningful career growth comes from intentionally investing your time in the experiences, relationships and opportunities that create long-term impact.
In this thought-provoking session, you’ll learn how to shift from simply managing your time to making strategic investments that strengthen your leadership, expand your visibility and position you for future success.
Whether you’re deciding where to focus your energy, considering a leadership opportunity or looking to grow your influence, you’ll leave with a practical framework for making intentional choices that pay dividends throughout your career.
Speaker
Valentine Torres
Speaker · Strategist · Career Growth Advocate
You’ll Walk Away Ready To
Invest your time. Advance your future.
Identify high-value opportunities that accelerate your growth.
Invest your time with greater intention and purpose.
Balance daily responsibilities with long-term career goals.
Increase your visibility and professional impact.
Create a personalized framework for making smarter time investments.
The Lineup Is Growing
Two speakers announced. More voices are coming.
Keynote and breakout speakers will continue to be added as the 2026 conference lineup is announced.
A Powerful Voice
A story that will challenge how you think about leadership, possibility and what comes next.
Reveal Coming SoonA Fresh Perspective
Practical insight designed to strengthen the way you communicate, lead and grow.
Reveal Coming SoonA Story That Stays
An unforgettable conversation about resilience, purpose and creating meaningful impact.
Reveal Coming SoonA New Way Forward
Tools, strategies and ideas you can put into action immediately.
Reveal Coming SoonWhat You Can Expect
More than inspiration. A day built for action.
Every session is designed to offer more than a memorable moment. You will leave with ideas, relationships and strategies that continue working long after the conference ends.
Honest Stories
Learn from women who have navigated uncertainty, pursued opportunity and created meaningful change.
Practical Strategies
Discover ideas you can apply to your career, team, organization and community.
Fresh Perspectives
Challenge conventional thinking and explore new approaches to leadership, visibility and growth.
Meaningful Connections
Build relationships with professionals who understand your goals, challenges and ambition.
October 28, 2026
Come for the speakers. Leave ready to move forward.
Join more than 500 professionals for a day of bold ideas, meaningful connections and conversations designed to create lasting impact.
Meet the voices moving women forward.
Powerful stories. Practical strategies. Honest conversations designed to help you show up with greater confidence, clarity and purpose.
The 2026 Lineup
Sessions created for the woman behind the title.
Whether you are building confidence, strengthening your leadership, navigating your next opportunity or simply trying to be more intentional with your energy, these sessions were selected with your real life in mind.
Explore the first announced speakers below. Additional keynote and breakout sessions will be added as the lineup grows.
Now Announced
Meet our first breakout speakers.
Select a speaker to jump directly to her full session details.
01
Amy Henningfield
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
View Session →
02
Valentine Torres
The Return on Your Time
View Session →
03
Dr. Nancy Trimboli
Your Presence Is Powerful
View Session →More Voices Ahead
Additional keynote and breakout speakers will be announced.
Stay Tuned
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
The Power of Visibility, Confidence & Creating Pathways
What would change if you stopped waiting to feel “ready” and started showing up with confidence today?
Too often, talented women underestimate their value, hesitate to pursue new opportunities or wait to be recognized before stepping into leadership.
This empowering session will challenge attendees to rethink visibility—not as self-promotion, but as a powerful tool for creating opportunities, building influence and inspiring others.
Through practical insights and real-world leadership lessons, you’ll discover how confidence, authenticity and intentional leadership can help you navigate your career, expand your impact and create pathways for those who follow.
See your value. Use your voice.
Build confidence and increase your professional visibility.
Recognize opportunities instead of waiting for them.
Lead with authenticity and purpose.
Understand the power of mentorship and representation.
Inspire and elevate other women through your leadership.
The Return on Your Time
Making Strategic Time Investments That Advance Your Career
Time is one of your most valuable resources—but are you investing it where it will make the biggest difference?
It’s easy to get caught up in checking off tasks and staying busy, but meaningful career growth comes from intentionally investing your time in the experiences, relationships and opportunities that create long-term impact.
In this thought-provoking session, you’ll learn how to shift from simply managing your time to making strategic investments that strengthen your leadership, expand your visibility and position you for future success.
Whether you’re deciding where to focus your energy, considering a leadership opportunity or looking to grow your influence, you’ll leave with a practical framework for making intentional choices that pay dividends throughout your career.
Invest intentionally. Grow strategically.
Identify high-value opportunities that accelerate your growth.
Invest your time with greater intention and purpose.
Balance daily responsibilities with long-term career goals.
Increase your visibility and professional impact.
Create a framework for making smarter time investments.
Your Presence Is Powerful
The Difference You Make Before You Say a Word
How do people experience you when you walk into a room?
Before you speak, your presence is already communicating. The way you respond under pressure, navigate challenges and interact with others shapes trust, influences culture and sets the tone for every relationship you build.
In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll discover how strengthening your mindset, managing your energy and increasing your self-awareness can transform the way you communicate, collaborate and influence others.
Through practical strategies and simple mindset shifts, you’ll learn how showing up intentionally creates a positive ripple effect—at work, at home and in every room you enter.
Show up intentionally. Make a lasting impact.
Understand how your presence influences those around you.
Manage stress and respond more effectively under pressure.
Strengthen communication and build stronger relationships.
Increase your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Create a lasting impact through intentional presence.
More Announcements Ahead
Three speakers revealed. We are only getting started.
More keynote speakers, breakout sessions and powerful perspectives will be added as the 2026 conference lineup continues to take shape.
Reserve Your SeatOctober 28, 2026
Come for the ideas. Leave ready to act.
Join more than 500 professionals for one day of meaningful connections, honest conversations and practical growth.
Join Us at PWC 2026