Professional Women’s Conference 2026

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you’re ready for more.

The question is—what comes next?
Come find your

One day. Powerful voices. Practical conversations designed to meet you where you are—and help you move toward where you want to be.

October 28 · Michigan City Right Where
You Belong.
Own where you are. Grow into where you’re going.
Confidence Connection Momentum
DateOctober 28, 2026
LocationBlue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Experience3 Keynotes · 9 Breakouts
Community500+ Professionals

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The Main Stage

Meet the voices that will move the room.

The first two unforgettable keynote experiences are officially revealed—with one final keynote announcement still to come. Expect bold ideas, real connection and the kind of energy that stays with you long after the day ends.

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National Opening Keynote
National Keynote Speaker · Author · Levity Leadership Expert

Tami Evans

Known nationwide as “The Human Exclamation Point”

Plot Twist: Turning Uncertainty into Momentum

Release fear. Embrace change. Take meaningful risks—even when the next step is not perfectly certain.

What becomes possible when you stop waiting for the perfect plan and start creating momentum?

In this high-energy, laugh-out-loud opening keynote, Tami blends theatrical storytelling, audience interaction and practical insight to help attendees rethink how they respond when plans change, uncertainty shows up and perfectionism gets in the way.

Through stories of unexpected turns, courageous reinvention and perfectionism gone rogue, you will explore how adaptability, resilience, connection and perspective can help you move forward with greater confidence and curiosity. This is not a keynote you simply watch—you become part of the experience.

This Keynote Is for You If…
  • You are navigating change, uncertainty or a season that did not go according to plan.
  • You sometimes wait for more certainty before taking the next meaningful step.
  • Perfectionism is slowing down creativity, courage or forward motion.
  • You want practical ways to become more adaptable and resilient.
  • You are ready to leave lighter, braver and more willing to create momentum.
You will leave ready to use uncertainty instead of resisting it—and move forward without waiting for the “perfect plan.” Because the goal is not certainty. The goal is momentum.
Her high-energy keynotes have engaged audiences at Microsoft · Dove Chocolate · Nissan
Mimi Brown, keynote speaker National Keynote Speaker
Award-Winning Keynote Speaker · DJ · Leadership Expert

Mimi Brown

Helping leaders turn “too much” into undeniable influence

OWN YOUR SWAG

Turn “Too Much” Into Your Superpower

What if the qualities you have been told to tone down are exactly what make you influential?

Too many high-performing women have learned to shrink their natural strengths, soften their voice or wait for someone else to recognize their value. Mimi Brown challenges that pattern and helps attendees see what makes them different as an advantage—not something to hide.

In this energetic keynote, Mimi helps you identify your unique SWAG factor, communicate your value with greater confidence and build an authentic executive presence without becoming someone you are not.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Recognize the strengths and qualities that make you uniquely influential.
  • Stop shrinking, second-guessing or waiting for permission to take up space.
  • Communicate your value so others clearly understand your impact.
  • Build authentic confidence and stronger executive presence.
  • Use what makes you different as an advantage in your career and leadership.
Your “too much” may be the very thing that makes you unforgettable. Own it. Communicate it. Use it to create influence and opportunity.
Trusted by organizations including Blue Cross Blue Shield · Michigan State University · Lincoln Financial

Your 2026 Speakers

The lineup is nearly complete.

Meet the speakers and sessions already shaping an unforgettable day. Only a few final announcements remain.

Session 01

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.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Build confidence and increase your professional visibility.
  • Recognize opportunities instead of waiting for them.
  • Use mentorship and representation to open pathways for others.

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.

01See and communicate your own value more clearly.
02Take action before confidence feels perfect.
03Lead with greater authenticity and purpose.
04Understand why representation changes possibilities.
05Elevate other women through your own visibility.
Session 02

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.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Identify which opportunities deserve more of your time.
  • Balance immediate demands with long-term professional goals.
  • Make decisions using a more intentional time-investment framework.

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.

01Recognize high-value opportunities more quickly.
02Protect your time without losing momentum.
03Connect daily choices to long-term goals.
04Invest in visibility, relationships and development.
05Make more strategic yes-or-no decisions.
Session 03

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.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Understand how your presence affects the people around you.
  • Respond with greater intention when pressure is high.
  • Use energy, mindset and self-awareness to create positive impact.

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.

01Recognize the signals your presence sends.
02Regulate stress and respond more effectively.
03Strengthen communication and relationships.
04Increase emotional intelligence and awareness.
05Create a positive ripple effect in every space.
Session 04

Motivation Gets You Started. Momentum Keeps You Going.

Creating Lasting Success Through Intentional Growth

Anyone can start. The real challenge is staying the course.

The excitement of a new goal, promotion, business idea or personal commitment can spark action—but lasting success is built long after the motivation fades. In this engaging and practical session, you'll discover why sustainable growth isn't about willpower—it's about creating the mindset, habits and systems that keep you moving forward.

Whether you're leading a team, growing your career, building a business or investing in yourself, you'll walk away with practical strategies to overcome setbacks, maintain momentum and create meaningful progress that lasts.

You'll Walk Away Ready To
  • Turn motivation into consistent action.
  • Build momentum even when life gets busy.
  • Break through the obstacles that often derail progress.
  • Create sustainable habits that support long-term success.
  • Leave with a practical plan to keep growing long after the conference ends.

Motivation can help you begin, but intentional growth is what allows you to continue. Teri will help attendees understand how mindset, habits and supportive systems work together to create progress that can withstand busy schedules, setbacks and changing priorities.

01Turn motivation into consistent action.
02Build momentum even when life gets busy.
03Break through the obstacles that often derail progress.
04Create sustainable habits that support long-term success.
05Leave with a practical plan to keep growing long after the conference ends.
Session 05

Build Your Table

Because No Woman Builds Alone

You do not have to navigate every decision, challenge and opportunity alone—but you do need to be intentional about who has a seat at your table.

The strongest careers are not built through hard work alone. They are strengthened by people who offer honest perspective, challenge your thinking, encourage your growth and remind you of what you are capable of when you cannot see it for yourself.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Identify the different people and perspectives you need at your table.
  • Recognize strengths and gaps within your current support system.
  • Create a practical plan for building relationships that support your growth.

In this interactive session, you will take a closer look at the relationships currently supporting you and identify the voices, perspectives and connections that may be missing. You will learn how to intentionally build a trusted circle of mentors, champions, connectors, challengers and advisors who can support you through decisions, opportunities and different seasons of your career.

This is not about collecting contacts or traditional networking. It is about creating meaningful relationships with people who help you think more clearly, move more confidently and grow without carrying everything alone.

01Identify the people and perspectives your table needs.
02Assess the strengths and gaps in your current circle.
03Build relationships rooted in trust, honesty and mutual growth.
04Ask for guidance, feedback and support with greater confidence.
05Create a personalized action plan for strengthening your table.
Session 06

Leading Uncomfortable Conversations

How to Say What Needs to Be Said—and Strengthen Relationships in the Process

What could change if you stopped avoiding the conversation and felt prepared to lead it well?

Uncomfortable conversations are part of every workplace. Whether you need to address performance, set a boundary, share difficult feedback or work through a disagreement, how you approach the conversation can determine whether it creates defensiveness—or opens the door to understanding and progress.

You’ll Leave Ready To
  • Understand why uncomfortable conversations matter and the choices you have when approaching them.
  • Prepare for difficult conversations with greater clarity and intention.
  • Use a practical framework to communicate directly, respectfully and effectively.

In this highly practical session, Amy McCarthy will help attendees build the foundational skills needed to navigate important conversations before, during and after they happen.

You’ll learn how to prepare your message, manage emotions, listen with intention and keep the conversation focused on a productive outcome. Amy will also introduce an effective conversation framework that can be used across workplace relationships, leadership situations and everyday communication challenges.

The goal is not to make every conversation comfortable. It is to help you enter the conversations that matter with the confidence and skills to lead them well.

01Understand what makes important conversations difficult.
02Prepare before emotions and assumptions take over.
03Communicate clearly while remaining respectful and curious.
04Respond more effectively when tension rises.
05Follow through in a way that strengthens trust and accountability.

Final Reveals Are Coming

The lineup is almost complete.

You have already met most of the voices joining us for PWC 2026. A few final keynote and breakout announcements remain—and they will complete a program designed to meet women at every career stage.

3 Keynotes Total 9 Breakouts Total Most Speakers Announced Final Reveals Coming
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October 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.

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