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2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION

October 12-14, 2026

Chicago, IL

OCT. 2027

BOSTON

OCT. 2028

DENVER

2029

TAMPA

95%

OF ATTENDEES REPORTED FEELING MORE CONNECTED & EXPERIENCED PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

91%

OF ATTENDEES LEFT FEELING INSPIRED!

93%

OF PARTICIPANTS SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND ATTENDING OUR CONVENTION TO OTHERS!

It's the ultimate convening of people working and leading in sports! With over 50 hours of programming featuring captivating keynote speakers and dozens of connection opportunities, this is an event you won't want to miss!!
Our National Convention is designed for all those working and leading in sports across every level, within every sector, and during every stage of their career. Whether you're shaping strategy in the boardroom or just starting your journey - this event is for you and your team!
You will build a powerful network of women leaders and male champions, while accelerating your career advancement, elevating your leadership game and re-energizing from the inside out.
2026 Registration Cost & Hotel Information will be released in June.
2025 Scholarship opportunities for members are now closed. 2026 scholarship opportunities will open next year.
Learn more about each scholarship HERE.

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View the full speaker list here.

Monday, October 13

6:30 - 7:15 AM Fit to Lead
Powered by Under Armour

7:45 - 8:45 AM Women of Color Conversation Presented by Adidas

8 AM Registration Opens

8 - 9 AM Division I Conference Women Administrators Meeting (Invite only)

9 AM Headshot Bar & Pop-Up Store supported by Yellowcake

9:15 – 10:15 AM Morning Keynote: Own It - Leading Boldly in the Business of Sports
Presented by Syracuse University Falk College of Sport

10 AM Women Leaders Store Opens Powered by GO2 Partners

10:30 AM - 12 PM Women Leaders Gifting Suite (Invite Only)

10:45 – 11:45 AM Power Panels + Women Leaders CONNECT

12:15 – 1:30 PM 2025 Women Leaders in Sports Awards Show, Presented by Nike

1:15 - 4:15 PM Coffee Break presented by AG Specialty Insurance

1:30 - 3 PM Women Leaders Gifting Suite (Invite Only)

2 – 3 PM National Advisory Council Meeting (invite only)

2 – 3 PM PowHER Talks + Women Leaders CONNECT

Beyond the Box Score presented by TeamWorks
The Future of Leadership through Innovation
Maintaining Optionality presented by Huron
CONNECT: Building Beyond Credentials: Community as a Career Catalyst

3 - 5 PM USOPC CAC Meeting (Invite only)

3:30 - 4:45 PM Breakout Sessions

Financial Fitness presented by Morgan Stanley
Dressing the Part presented by Yellowcake Shop
Say It Like You Mean It: Media Training for Women Who Move the Game
AI for Women Leaders presented by GO2 Partners
What Part Can I Play In My Work Culture? presented by Novus Global
Own the Ask: Negotiating with Confidence
Beyond the Grind: Prioritizing Mental Health and Integration in a Demanding Industry

3:30 - 4:45 PM Executive Leadership Lab, empowered by Deloitte (invite only)

3:30 - 4:45 PM Unlocking Advancement (part of the Roundtable Collective) in Partnership with CollegeSports.jobs
(advanced registration required)

4 PM Headshots End + Women Leaders Store Closes

5 PM Registration Closes

5:00 - 5:45 PM Executive Leader Reception presented by Greenberg Traurig (invite only)

5:15 - 6:15 PM NCAA DII Reception (invite only)

5:30 - 6:30 PM VIP Reception (invite only)
Presented by Game Point / Capital & AG Specialty Insurance

7 – 8:30 PM Kicking Glass Bash at KC Live! Block
Presented by Chicken N Pickle

Sunday, October 12

9 AM Registration Opens

12 PM Women Leaders Store Opens
Powered by GO2 Partners

12 – 2 PM Women Leaders Board Meeting (invite only) Presented by Daktronics and Eventellect

12 - 1 PM Division II Governance Academy (invite only)

1 - 2:30 PM First-Time Attendee Workshop
(advanced registration required)

2-4 PM Women Leaders Gifting Suite (Invite Only)

2:30 - 4 PM CWSA Honda Cup Board Meeting (Invite only)

3 – 4 PM Power Panels + Women Leaders CONNECT

4 PM Women Leaders Store Closes

4:30 – 5:45 PM Opening Keynote: Erin King
The Energy Instinct Presented by Global Prairie

5:45 – 6:45 PM Welcome Reception
Presented by Kansas City Sports Commission , Visit KC & Bank of America

6 PM Registration Closes

6:45 - 8:30 PM Women Leaders Board of Directors VIP Dinner (invite only)
Presented by Anthony Travel | On Location, Tarkett Sports & Eventellect

7 - 8:30 PM USTA Missouri Valley Reception (everyone invited)

7 - 8:30 PM Big Ten Reception (All Attendees from B1G Member Institutions Invited)

7 - 8:30 PM NCAA Women’s Reception (Invite only)

Tuesday, October 14

6:30 - 7:15 AM Fit to Lead
Powered by Under Armour

7:45 - 8:30 AM A Conversation with President Baker, moderated by Nicole Auerbach

8 AM Registration Opens

9 – 10:15 AM Nike Lifetime Achievement Awards

Celebration of Advancement March presented by Collegiate Sports Associates

Tuesday Morning Keynote: Henna Pryor, Dominating Disruption

10 AM Women Leaders Store Opens
Powered by GO2 Partners

10:30 AM - 12 PM Women Leaders Gifting Suite (Invite Only)

10:45 – 11:45 AM Power Panels

12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch with Leaders and Legends, Presented by the ACC, Big Ten, MAC, Mountain West Conference

2 PM Women Leaders Store Closes

3 - 7:30 PM NCAA DII NEXT
(for Athletic Directors and Commissioners, advanced registration required)

3 - 7:30 PM NCAA DIII NEXT, supported by 3 Fold Group and BSN Sports
(for Athletic Directors and Commissioners, advanced registration required)