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The 2023 Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Celebrating 20 Years of Community,
Connection, and Leadership
— October 19th —

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

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The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is back in 2023, just in time for our 20th anniversary!

Join us Thursday, October 19th at the Pennsylvania 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 Texas, Massachusetts, 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.

20th Anniversary Platinum Tickets
[SOLD OUT]

(Quantities are extremely limited — enjoy premier seating at the keynote luncheon!)

$399 each or $3,990 for a table of 10

SOLD OUT

*Limit 10 Platinum tickets per transaction.


Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

José Andrés
José Andrés

Chef & Humanitarian

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

Gail Devers
Gail Devers

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

Tina Fey
Tina Fey

Writer, Comedian, Actress, Producer & Author

Ann Marie Baldonado
Ann Marie Baldonado

Director, Talent Development & Contributor, Fresh Air

Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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

Laysha Ward
Laysha Ward

EVP, Chief External Engagement Officer, Target

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Confirmed Breakout Speakers:

Dr. Nina Ahmad
Dr. Nina Ahmad

President, Pennsylvania, NOW

Sushma Akunuru
Sushma Akunuru

SVP Business Technology Services, Independence Blue Cross

Loraine Ballard Morrill
Loraine Ballard Morrill

Director, News & Community Affairs, iHeartMedia

Amber Cabral
Amber Cabral

Founder, Cabral Co, Inclusion Strategist & Author, Say More About That

Monica Chung
Monica Chung

VP, Dermatology Sales, Bristol Myers Squibb

Nydia Han
Nydia Han

 Consumer Investigative Reporter, Co-anchor, Action News, 6abc Philadelphia

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Licensed Psychologist, Host, Therapy for Black Girls Podcast & Author, Sisterhood Heals

Alexandra Dailerian
Alexandra Dailerian

VP, Impact & Inclusion, Comcast NBCUniversal & PA Conference for Women Board Member

Laurie Dalton White
Laurie Dalton White

Founding Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women

Lisa Desphy
Lisa Desphy

Director, Sales, WURD

Fran Hauser
Fran Hauser

best-selling Author, The Myth of the Nice Girl & Embrace the Work, Love Your Career

Sally Helgesen
Sally Helgesen

Internationally best-selling Author, Speaker & Leadership Coach

Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP
 Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP

VP Strategic Clinical Solutions, Independence Blue Cross

Terri Lee
Terri Lee

VP, State Government Affairs & Policy, Merck & Co.

Dr. Tia Lyles-Williams
Dr. Tia Lyles-Wiliams

Founder & CEO, LucasPye BIO and HelaPlex

Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
Meg Myers Morgan

PhD, Author & Executive Coach

Kristina Nicoles
Kristina Nicoles

SVP, Human Resources, Holman

Gina Papush
Gina Papush

SVP, Chief Analytics Officer, Bristol Myers Squibb

Jenny Kim Park
Jenny Kim Park

D&I Client Executive, Tech, Ops, GSEP, Staff Support, Bank of America

Suzanne Quigley
Suzanne Quigley

Director, Corporate Responsibility, Qurate Retail Group & PA Conference for Women Board Member

Lt. Susan Slawson
Lt. Susan Slawson

Executive Director, Philadelphia Police Foundation

Erica Williams Simon
Erica Williams Simon

Principal, Story Strategy Group; Founder, Snapchat’s Creators Lab; Author, You Deserve the Truth & Social Impact Strategist

Alicia Sundberg
Alicia Sundberg

President, Digital Brokerage Services,  Fidelity Investments


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.

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