The 2023 Pennsylvania Conference for Women

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

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

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Chef & Humanitarian

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

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

Writer, Comedian, Actress, Producer & Author

Director, Talent Development & Contributor, Fresh Air

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

EVP, Chief External Engagement Officer, Target

Confirmed Breakout Speakers:

President, Pennsylvania, NOW

SVP Business Technology Services, Independence Blue Cross

Director, News & Community Affairs, iHeartMedia

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

VP, Dermatology Sales, Bristol Myers Squibb

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

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

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

Founding Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women

Director, Sales, WURD

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

Internationally best-selling Author, Speaker & Leadership Coach

VP Strategic Clinical Solutions, Independence Blue Cross

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

Founder & CEO, LucasPye BIO and HelaPlex

PhD, Author & Executive Coach

SVP, Human Resources, Holman

SVP, Chief Analytics Officer, Bristol Myers Squibb

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

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

Executive Director, Philadelphia Police Foundation

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

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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Last Year’s Keynote Speakers:

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