Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a 2020 Conference?

Yes! With your safety in mind, we are designing a unique event for these times that will deliver the same quality you’ve come to expect in a highly interactive virtual-only experience. (This will replace an in-person event at the Austin Convention Center in 2020.)

When is the Conference?

The 21st annual Texas Conference for Women will be held ONLINE October 1, 2020.

When does registration open?

Registration opens Wednesday, June 10, 2020—at promptly 9 a.m.

How much is a ticket?

The currenet ticket price is $150 per person.

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket includes:

• Two keynote sessions.
• Nine breakout sessions on Leadership, Personal Development & Career Advancement. Attendees have access to your choice of three (out of nine total) 30-minute sessions on event day.
• Access to our virtual Exhibit Hall, Bookstore, and Coordinated Networking. Access to Resume Reviews and 1:1 Career Coaching (subject to availability) as well as many other exciting and fun surprises throughout the day.
• A full week of virtual programming.
• Bonus: You will be able to watch all nine breakouts via on-demand playback, and receive access to the Exhibit Hall, Resume Reviews, Coordinated Networking, 1:1 Career & Coaching, and Bookstore from 10/2/2020 until 10/9/2020.
  *Career Coaching and Resume Review subject to availability.

How many breakout sessions will there be?

We will offer nine breakout sessions on Leadership, Personal Development & Career Advancement. Attendees will have access to a choice of three (out of nine total) 30-minute sessions on event day. All nine breakout sessions will be available from 10/2/2020 until 10/9/2020 for on-demand playback.

Are there a limited number of tickets available?

It is uncertain at this time what the capacity will be. We are working closely with our technology provider to determine the maximum capacity.

Are group viewing tickets available?

Tickets are one per person and a single ticket cannot be broadcast to a wider audience or used for multiple viewers. We do not have a group viewing option this year because the conference is highly interactive and individualized. Each attendee will have a unique experience based on their choices in which breakouts they attend, which exhibit booths they visit, how they browse the bookstore, if they participate in 1:1 coaching, networking, and Q&A in sessions. Each attendee will also create a profile for networking purposes. The Virtual Conference isn’t simply streaming some of the sessions as in last year’s Livestream; but an entire individual Virtual Conference experience with all sessions available to attendees.

Can I share the feed with my team?

A ticket enables one person to watch the Conference feed from a computer or handheld device. It is not shareable. Group viewing tickets are not available at this time.

Can I buy multiple tickets now, even if I don’t know who will use them all?

Absolutely! You can buy a package or a group of tickets now and submitall viewers’ contact information later.

What are the payment options?

• Credit or debit card. This immediately reserves your ticket(s).
• Check payment: Please note that checks are due in our office within 10 business days, or tickets will be released. (State agencies paying through Texas Comptroller have up to 30 days.)

Who are the speakers?

We’re lining up some of the smartest people we know – globally renowned visionaries and leaders – to provide the inspiration and the tools you need to stay relevant and resilient. You can see our most current lineup on the Speakers page. If you are not already subscribed to our newsletter, “The Conference in Your Inbox,” sign up here to receive speaker and other important announcements!

How many breakout sessions will there be?

We will offer session tracks on Leadership, Personal Development & Career Advancement. Attendees will have a choice of three (out of nine total) 30-minute sessions on event day, including live Q&A with the session speaker. All nine breakout sessions will be available from 10/2/2020 until 10/9/2020 for on-demand playback.

Do I have to choose the breakout sessions in advance?

No. The agenda will be posted on our website well in advance of Conference Day to help you decide in advance which sessions you want to attend. Hence, you don’t need to choose in advance. At the time of each session, simply click on the session of your choice.

Will the Conference be available for playback?

Yes, with the exception of keynote sessions, which will only be available live. All nine breakout sessions will be available from 10/2/2020 until 10/9/2020 for on-demand playback.

Other features, such as the virtual Exhibit Hall, virtual Résumé Reviews, Coordinated Networking, 1:1 Career Coaching, and the Bookstore will also be available from 10/2/2020 until 10/9/2020.
*Career Coaching and Resume Review subject to availability.

Will there be closed captioning for all sessions?

Yes. All keynote and breakout sessions will have closed captioning on the screen.

If my plans change, can I get a refund?

We will be unable to offer any refunds for ticket purchases. We apologize will be unable to make any exceptions to this policy. However, if you know in advance that you will not be able to use your ticket, you can always transfer it to someone else.

(Please remember by purchasing your ticket or a group of tickets, you are agreeing to the terms of this policy and forfeit your right to dispute charges.)

How do I become a sponsor?

Contact Wendy Morris at [email protected]

Who produces the Conference?

The Texas Conference for Women is a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID# 742947735.

I have another question. Who can help me?

Visit Contact Us for a list of contacts who can help.