Security & Doors open at 7:00 am; however, programming does not begin until 8:30 am.
Texas Conference for Women
7:00 am
Conference Opens
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Concourse Collection
Location: Main & Upper Concourse Levels
A transformed expo experience with curated exhibits, interactive experiences and a vibrant marketplace for connection & commerce throughout the Arena concourses.
7:30 am - 10:00 am
CareerWorks
Location: Germania Club
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
8:30 am - 9:45 am
Power Talks
Location: Arena
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating. Check back soon for speaker & session details!
8:45 am - 9:45 am
The Learning Lab
Location: East Gate
Quick hits and big insights all on one combined Learning & Wellness Stage featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses. Speaker presentations (10 minutes). Audience Q&A (5 minutes).
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Keynote Session
Location: Arena
Bozoma Saint John, Trailblazing Marketing Executive, Author, Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Innovation Expert
Charles Duhigg, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter at the New Yorker Magazine
Sally Hernandez, Morning News Anchor, KXAN
Nicole Kidman, Academy Award-Winning Actress
in Conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Host of The Interview at NYT Magazine
*Speakers and order of appearance are subject to change.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Boxed Lunch Distribution
Boxed lunch, enjoyed at your leisure without being confined to one assigned table. Flexible pickup hours allow you to choose when and where to recharge—on the outdoor terrace, at indoor lounges, or from your Arena seat. Attendees will be assigned a lunch distribution location designated on your badge.
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
CareerWorks
Location: Germania Club
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Power Talks
Location: Arena
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating. Check back soon for speaker & session details!
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
The Learning Lab
Location: East Gate
Quick hits and big insights all on one combined Learning & Wellness Stage featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses. Speaker presentations (10 minutes). Audience Q&A (5 minutes).
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Keynote Session
Location: Arena
Jordan Chiles, Olympic Gymnast and Mental Health Advocate
Sally Hernandez, Morning News Anchor, KXAN
Mel Robbins, Creator & Host of Award-Winning The Mel Robbins Podcast & #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author
*Speakers and order of appearance are subject to change.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Power Talks
Location: Arena
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating. Check back soon for speaker & session details!
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
The Learning Lab
Location: East Gate
Quick hits and big insights all on one combined Learning & Wellness Stage featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses. Speaker presentations (10 minutes). Audience Q&A (5 minutes).
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
CareerWorks
Location: Germania Club
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
5:00 pm
Conference Closes