Innovation Women

Healthy Aging 2026 Virtual Conference
2026-03-26 - 2026-04-02 | Online
The Healthy Aging dietetic practice group members believe the health and wellness of older adults is improved by optimal nutrition and physical activity. Our members are a valued source of information on healthy aging.
Whitney Erwin will be presenting “Safe, Natural Medicine for Pain Relief and Vitality”.

WICT Network Event
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Serving thousands of members through 24 domestic and international chapters, The WICT Network is the leading organization representing women in media, entertainment and technology. We provide a unique peer-to-peer and business-to-business network like no other.
Kim Meninger will be presenting “Walking the Tightrope: Mastering the Balance Between Likability & Respect”.

Orientation & Updates Meeting
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Get Connected. Get Confident. Get the Most Out of Your Membership.
Whether you are new to Innovation Women or a long-time member who wants to stay in the loop, our monthly Orientation & Updates Meeting is your guide to everything we offer.

This live session is hosted by our founder, Bobbie Carlton, is your opportunity to:

Meet the Innovation Women team and other members
Receive tours of the speaker database, the Green Room and our exclusive member community
Learn about new features, upcoming events and other speaker resources
Get answers to all your questions from our team of experts

We are always evolving to better support your success and this is the absolute best way to stay informed about all our services.
These events are open to ALL MEMBERS, not only new ones.
We encourage our speaker members to join us to ensure that you maximize every opportunity Innovation Women creates in support of your speaking career!
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive

Speaker Friend Friday
2026-04-03 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-04-10 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-04-17 08:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom. We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals. All are welcome!

Knowledge Session: Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics & Ask IW anything!
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Our regular Knowledge Sessions are the perfect time for our members to pick an expert’s brain! Our sessions cover Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile, a concept that needs refining or any other question! These sessions are a first-come, first-serve basis.
Is your speaker biography too long? Do you know how to show off your storytelling skills? Are your talk abstracts too vague? Our staff will offer tips to make your speaker profile stand out to event managers.
Ask questions about your brand, signature talk, book title and more! We will give you our expert advice on how to optimize any of your concepts. Connect with other attending members and have them weigh in, too. A community of knowledgeable speakers is one of Innovation Women’s greatest strengths.
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (First Friday of Each Month)
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for West Coast Speaker Friend Fridays on Zoom. We host discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and others in the IW community. No need to be on the West Coast – all are welcome! Starting at noon ET, we do as many quick introductions as we can and then promptly jump into discussion. We prioritize engaging questions and advice over self-promotions, then move into Breakout Rooms for smaller group conversations. Sign up for our newsletter to get the link! ✉️

Early Steps Academy
2026-04-04 | Online
Through open-ended real-world problems presented in the case studies, children at Early Steps Academy not just gain infinite real-world knowledge, confidence, and analytical abilities, but are also able to connect core concepts to their lives and learnings in school.
Dr Rita Renee will be presenting “Leading with Purpose: Confidence, Character, and Clear Direction”.

Education 2.0 - Las Vegas
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | Bellagio Las Vegas, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Explore visionary ideas that drive real-world educational solutions at the Education 2.0 Conference USA 2026, where the theme, “Transforming Ideas Into Action In Education,” takes center stage. Our global education leadership conference is dedicated to bridging the gap between innovative educational theories and practical applications.
Dr. Donna Vallese will be presenting “Choose the Energy You Lead With: Reclaiming Power, Presence, & Purpose in Leadership”.

COE 2026 Summit: Excellence Rewired
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | Fawcett Center @ OSU, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, United States
The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence Summit, now in its 13th year, is a three-day event dedicated to connecting diverse industries to the latest best practices in leadership and continuous improvement. This year’s Summit will explore how organizations are rewiring excellence with emerging tech, bold strategies, and future-ready thinking. Top authors, researchers, and lean practitioners will share insights on operationalizing AI, innovating processes, and navigating disruption with clarity and confidence.
Julia Geisman will be presenting “The Art of Building an Adaptive Culture: Seeing Beyond the Obvious”.

St. Louis Small Business Monthly Luncheon
2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd, St. Charles, MO, United States
Succeeding in business is not only what you know, but who you know. We’ve assembled the Top 100 People to Know in St. Louis to Help You Succeed in Business. These are the influencers that can help guide your business to success.
Melissa K. Range will be presenting “From Frozen in Fear to Fired Up with Confidence”.

2026 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-09 | The Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States
Since 2006, the Iowa Employment Conference has been THE source for classroom instruction covering topics in the areas of employment, training, benefits & wellness education. The mission of the Iowa Employment Conference is to deliver affordable conferences that provide the opportunity to develop professionally as well as receive continuing education credits through multiple professional associations.
Carol Enneking will be presenting “The Rebalancing Act: How High Achievers Reset Without Falling Behind”.

ACA Conference & Expo
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-11 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States
Mark your calendars to join us April 9-11, in Columbus, Ohio, for the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors. With thought-provoking presentations, enlightening discussions and meaningful opportunities to connect with your peers and colleagues, you will walk away feeling refreshed, renewed and ready to tackle the challenges facing you, your clients and the counseling community.
Judy Herman will be presenting “Releasing Toxic Loyalty: Pathways to Authentic Renewal”.

American Counseling Association Conference & Expo
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-11 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States
Join us April 9-11, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors. With thought-provoking presentations, enlightening discussions and meaningful opportunities to advocate on behalf of counselors and clients, you will walk away feeling refreshed, renewed and ready to tackle the challenges facing you, your clients and the counseling community.
Judy Herman, LPC-MHSP, NCC will be presenting “Releasing Toxic Loyalty: Pathways to Authentic Renewal”.

2026 EANE Leadership Summit: Elevate Your Impact
2026-04-09 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MGM Grand Springfield, One MGM Way, Springfield, MA, United States
The 2026 EANE Leadership Summit brings together leaders at every level for a high-energy day of insight, strategy, and connection designed to help you lead with intention and elevate your influence. Join us April 9 at MGM Springfield and leave with the tools, perspective, and confidence to create impact where it matters most.
Kim Meninger will be presenting “Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction & Intentional Leadership”.

Greater Cincinnati Association for Talent Development
2026-04-10 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati Street, Suite 300, Dayton, OH, United States
The Association for Talent Development, Greater Cincinnati Chapter of (GCATD) is an association of professionals dedicated to providing leadership in workplace learning and performance and to offering our members professional growth opportunities that position them on the cutting edge of the industry. With over 200+ members, GCATD strives to be the recognized leading resource in the Greater Cincinnati region for workplace learning and performance.
Mary Tettenhorst will be presenting “Build a Simple, Strategic Talent Development Plan with IMPACT!”.

Practice Session: Practice, Get Feedback & Grow Your Confidence!
2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Innovation Women’s Practice Sessions are bi-weekly, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage.

During each one-hour session, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth.

Feedback may include insights on:

Messaging clarity and audience impact
Presentation delivery and pacing
Audio, lighting and virtual setup
Structure, storytelling and overall concept

Sessions are first-come, first-serve, creating an interactive and collaborative environment where speakers learn not only from presenting, but also from observing and supporting one another.

Come ready to practice, learn and grow alongside your speaker friends.
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive

Spring Forward presented by the Wisconsin Chapter of Society of Women Engineers
2026-04-11 | University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, 2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI, United States
Spring Forward is an annual professional development event that SWE Wisconsin hosts each spring. Its a great opportunity to connect with professional and collegiate SWE members from around our region, learn from the great talent in our Section, and celebrate achievements from that fiscal year.
Jessica Cumming will be presenting “The Unapologetic Mindset From Seeking Approval to Leading with Confidence”.

AI Product Summit Silicon Valley
2026-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA, United States
From AI hype to high-margin products. Learn how leading product teams are proving ROI, building AI into the core of their workflow, and turning experiments into products leadership will back and customers will buy.
Rajlakshmi Shankaran will be presenting “The ROI Hunger Games: Proving AI’s Value in 2026”.

Get More Speaking Opportunities
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Looking to boost your business, increase your visibility, and get on more stages? Speaking is one of the most effective ways to share your expertise, build credibility and attract new business and career opportunities — and we’re here to help you.
Join us for this free session with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton, where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way.
You’ll learn:
☑️ How speaking can help drive business and grow your professional visibility
☑️ What event managers, podcast hosts and media are looking for in speakers
☑️ How Innovation Women connects women and other underrepresented voices with speaking opportunities of all kinds
☑️ Ways our community, tools and platform help you take your speaking career to the next level, no matter where you are at right now
Plus, you’ll get a live tour of our speaking opportunity database, a peek at our educational resources and an introduction to our supportive online community.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your impact, this session will help you gain access to more opportunities and amplify your voice.

Wellbeing Think Tank
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Educational Intensives are quarterly virtual deep-dive sessions focused on the organizational side of workplace wellbeing. Each session explores what employers, leaders, and practitioners can do to strengthen systems, policies, and cultures that support people at work. Led by trusted experts and grounded in evidence, Educational Intensives translate research, lived experience, and real-world practice into practical strategies participants can apply immediately. These sessions are designed for people responsible for shaping how work is designed, led, and experienced.
Tasha Golden will be presenting “Beyond Expression: The Role of Creativity, Design, and the Arts on Human Flourishing”.

Women Empowering Women
2026-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bakers & Hale, 7120 Montclaire Ave, Godfrey, IL, United States
Founded in 2013 by two businesswomen, Women Empowering Women (WEW)’s purpose is to bring like-minded people together to encourage and support one another. Taking networking to a new level, enabling women to build quality connections and empowering them to achieve their desired goals and personal / professional growth.
Melissa K. Range will be presenting “From Frozen in Fear to Fired Up with Confidence”.

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (Third Friday of Each Month)
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for West Coast Speaker Friend Fridays on Zoom. We host discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and others in the IW community. No need to be on the West Coast – all are welcome! Starting at noon ET, we do as many quick introductions as we can and then promptly jump into discussion. We prioritize engaging questions and advice over self-promotions, then move into Breakout Rooms for smaller group conversations.

SHRM New Mexico State Conference 2026
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-21 | Isleta Resort & Casino, 11000 Broadway Blvd SE #7469, Albuquerque, MA, United States
Join us at our annual SHRM NM conference at the beautiful Isleta Resort & Casino! From dynamic speakers, to knowledgeable keynotes, and innovative vendors, this conference is the perfect place for HR professionals and managers of all varieties to learn from the best and brightest!
Dee Maddox will be presenting “Making the Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard”.

Women Standing Together 2026 Leadership Intensive
2026-04-21 08:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | University of Southern Maine, Abromson Community Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME, United States
Get ready to learn how to level up your leadership skills, drive business growth, and expand your network at the Women Standing Together Leadership Intensive. Join us for an empowering and inspiring Leadership Intensive exclusively for women! This in-person, full day event will take place at the University of Southern Maine, Abromson Community Center on April 21, 2026.
Anne Frewin will be presenting “AMPLify: Designing a Strategic Path to Your Goals”.

EduCon London – International Conference on Education
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | The Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, London, United Kingdom
Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA) is an international community of Researchers, Practitioners, Students and Educationists for the development and spread of ideas in the field of teaching and education.
Shari Collins will be presenting “Age-Inclusive Power: Building Communities of Intergenerational Strength”.

Theology at the Brewery
2026-04-23 | Grace Episcopal Church Georgetown, 1314 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX, United States
Grace is a rare kind of community. Our liturgy is timeless but never distant, forming us for faith and for life.
Dr. Amanda Allard-Schuster will be presenting “The Destructive Power of Gossip”.

Utah Worksite Wellness Council Annual Conference
2026-04-23 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Zion’s Technology Center, 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale
The Wellness Shift is a solutions-oriented conference, designed for HR and wellness professionals improving employee well-being in their workplace and centered around the pillars of culture, care, and cost savings.
Amy Graves will be presenting “The Hidden Menu: how ingredients shape our health”.
