Inspiring Keynoters Share Their Stories

This year's dynamic speaker roster includes keynote speakers ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina and Mary Wilson...of the Supremes. They'll share their own thoughts on how they have triumphed as leaders in business and entertainment, tackled challenges as working mothers and achieved their goals and dreams.

Elizabeth Vargas	Carly Fiorina	Mary Wilson...of the Supremes

Dynamic New Speakers Join Returning Favorites

Returning conference favorites include Jan Hargrave and Jon Gordon, two of the highest-rated speakers in our eight-year history. Jan, author of Let Me See Your Body Talk, will be a featured speaker in a session on nonverbal communication, and will share how your body language conveys more than your words could ever say. Jon, author of The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy, will offer advice on managing stress and building energy. Learn more about our exciting speakers >

Sharing Our Strength Through Scholarships

One of the most important aspects of the Texas Conference for Women is its scholarship program, which has awarded more than $100,000 in educational scholarships to deserving college women. Six amazing women will each receive $5,000 scholarships this year, and you'll learn more about them at the conference.

We had such an incredible response to our call for applications that we want to be able to help more college women achieve their goals. For the first time, we are giving YOU the opportunity to donate to the Texas Conference for Women scholarship program. If each attendee gave $1, we could create six new $1000 scholarships; a $5 contribution from attendees would generate more than $30,000 in additional funds. Please consider a contribution of any amount and help make a difference in the lives of more women.

You may donate online when you register, or mail a check to: Texas Conference for Women, P.O. Box 12944, Austin, TX 78711.

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