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The 2023 Texas Conference for Women

Passion. Purpose. Possibility.
The Power of Us
— November 16th —

Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

The 2023 In-Person Texas Conference for Women is now SOLD OUT! For details on tickets to our all-day Virtual National Conference for Women taking place March 14, 2024, please subscribe to our newsletter.

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The Texas Conference for Women is back in 2023! 

Join us Thursday, November 16th at the Austin Convention Center as we welcome an incredible lineup of speakers, friends, and longtime attendees. 

What to Expect

Full access to a day of programming that includes:

  • Inspirational and cutting-edge program of keynote speakers
  • Opportunity to choose from 10 breakout sessions across multiple tracks including leadership, career and personal development
  • Morning Mentor Moments featuring panels with Conference board members and local community leaders to answer your most pressing career questions and share invaluable lessons
  • Timely content and actionable skill-building sessions featuring experts on the Learning Burst Stage
  • Structured and informal networking opportunities with peers and our sponsors
  • Full access to the Interactive Hall featuring women-owned businesses and non-profits, lounge areas, wellness opportunities and fun activities to support your development at work and in life
  • Robust career services including first come first serve 1:1 coaching sessions and resume reviews
  • Complimentary boxed lunch and reserved seating for the keynote session

Plus, a BIG added bonus: 

Your ticket also gives you access to an all-day Virtual National Conference for Women celebrating Women’s History Month on March 14, 2024. This first-ever event will bring together tens of thousands of women from the Commonwealth and our sister conferences in PennsylvaniaMassachusetts, and California. Details to come!

Ticket Prices

Regular Tickets [SOLD OUT]

$325 each or $3,250 for a table of 10

*Limit 100 tickets per transaction.


Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Jacinda Ardern
The Rt. Hon. Dame
Jacinda Ardern

Prime Minister, New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Special Envoy, Christchurch Call to Action; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize

Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks

Actor, Producer, Writer & Director

Gail Devers
Gail Devers

Olympic Gold Medalist and Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Patient Advocate

Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Opinion Section Host & Writer, The New York Times, podcast Host, First Person & former NPR Journalist

Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil

The Good Place Actress,
Host and Mental Health Advocate

Nora McInerny
Nora McInerny

best-selling Author, Creator & Host, Terrible Thanks for Asking and It’s Going to Be OK podcasts

Michelle Zauner
Michelle Zauner

Musician, Japanese Breakfast; Author, Crying in H Mart

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Confirmed Breakout Speakers:

Sara Alligood
Sara Alligood

Worldwide Leader, Accenture AWS Business Group, Amazon Web Services

Brenda Brinson
Brenda Brinson

GM, Culture & People Strategy, Chief Diversity Officer, Phillips 66

Madeyline Brown
Madeyline Brown

VP, North America Channel Inside Sales, Dell Technologies

Laurie Dalton White
Laurie Dalton White

Founding Executive Director and Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women

Tamara Fields
Tamara Fields

Office Managing Director, Accenture & TX Conference for Women Board Member

Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa Franco

Psychologist, Professor & New York Times best-selling Author,  Platonic

Minda Harts
Minda Harts

Assistant Professor, Public Service, NYU & best-selling Author, The Memo and Right Within

Brenda Hudson
Brenda Hudson

SVP, Commercial Sales, Insight

Myrna Estrada
Myrna Estrada

SVP & Field Executive, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Patrice Key-Rhone
Patrice Key-Rhone

Global Director, CSR, IBM Corporate Social

Katie Kriete
Katie Kriete

VP, Sales, Oracle NetSuite – ORACLE

Leteshia Lowe
Leteshia Lowe

Senior Technical Staff Member, Test Engineer, IBM

Laura Rice
Laura Rice

Managing Producer, Texas Standard, the National Daily New Show of Texas

Jennifer Sanders
Jennifer Sanders

Anchor & Reporter, KXAN

Rose Smith
Rose Smith

CEO & Founder, Black Women in Business

Shanell Snyder
Shanell Snyder

VP, HR, Fidelity Investments

Liz Tran
Liz Tran

Founder, Reset & Author, The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius

Manimala (Momo) Vemireddy
Manimala (Momo) Vemireddy

On Air Personality, ACL

Jeanette Ward
Jeanette Ward

President & Chief Executive Officer, Texas Mutual Insurance Company

China Widener
China Widener

Principal, US Consulting Technology Sector Leader & DEI champion, Deloitte and TX Conference for Women Board Member

Hillary Wicht
Hillary Wicht

Executive Coach & Human Systems Expert

Liz Wiseman
Liz Wiseman

CEO & New York Times best-selling Author

Michelynn "Miki" Woodard
Michelynn “Miki” Woodard

CEO,  Amalgamation Group

Shane Woods
Shane Woods

Executive Director, GirlStart


7 Good Reasons to Attend This Year’s Conference

  1. Gain perspective on your goals at a time when many women are rethinking their priorities and careers. 
  2. Learn practical, actionable advice to help you navigate your career.
  3. Broaden your network through ample opportunities to connect with peers and leaders from dozens of leading businesses across the region. 
  4. Get expert answers during Q&A sessions with all breakout speakers.
  5. Enjoy a bustling exhibit hall where you can meet women helping women from across our region – and support women-owned businesses.
  6. Feel energized by the unique experience of being in the same room with thousands of other professional women.
  7. Strengthen your team by attending with colleagues. Or just share the community spirit by coming with friends.

Have Your Company Send You to This Year’s Conference

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What Our Attendees Say

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