Innovation Women

ATD 2025 Core4 Conference
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-01 | Renaissance Orlando at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL, United States
Core4 is the premier conference for building and refining the core skills every learning and development professional needs to succeed: Evaluating Impact, Instructional Design, Training Delivery and Facilitation, and Emerging Trends.
Meridith Grundei will be presenting “Your Brilliance Deserves an Unforgettable Presentation”.

From Signal to Scale in the AI Age
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Two Logan Square, 100 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
We exist to help founders, so we run nearly 1000 free startup events per year where you can meet local entrepreneurs, network with investors, learn from advisors, and connect with co-founders.
Orly Zeewy will be presenting “Brand Clarity & Client Attraction”.

September Kickstart Cohort Program Week 4
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.
In the cohort, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions. You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On

WE Lead Higher Ed Conference
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02 | Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, NC, United States
WE Lead Higher Ed is a professional development conference for women working in higher education. WE Lead presentations center on career advancement, leadership insights, and personal development. The format is open to keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive collaborations between leaders. The true power of WE Lead emerges when meaningful relationships are built within a strong network of experienced and aspiring women in leadership.
Jalonda Thompson will be presenting “What’s NEXT? Leading with Purpose in the Midst of Change”.

IW Speak! Webinar Series - Excuse Me! I am Speaking! From Girl Talk to Woman Talk
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
From the time we are girls, women are taught to use language that diminishes our power and confidence. We repeat what we have heard all our lives. It’s time to change that. Instead, we can and should own every room and stand in our power!
Virtuoso communicator Helen Jonsen presents these important strategies and shares tips and tricks to make you memorable from her years interviewing bold-faced names and coaching speakers at every level on television, on stage and in person.
Takeaways:

Own the room: start with a strong, memorable introduction
Create your passion statement for every opportunity
Be a Q&A powerhouse: Ask and answer every question with confidence

Hudson Valley Women in Business-Lunch and Learn Series
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
At Hudson Valley Women in Business, our events are designed to support every stage of your journey, whether you’re starting out or scaling up. From free Lunch & Learns and networking Coffees to powerful retreats and strategy circles, each event offers space to learn, connect, and grow alongside other women in business.
Helen Jonsen will be presenting “Excuse Me! I am Speaking! From Girl Talk to Woman Talk”.

Kentucky Library Association Annual Conference
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-03 | University of Louisville Events & Conference Center, 450 N Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY, United States
KLA 2025 Annual Conference Theme: The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying Library Engagement and Impact
Amanda ReCupido will be presenting “Leveling Up Your Foundation & Friends Group for Maximized Community Engagement”.

WISE WOMEN Conference: Power Circles
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-03 | Pennzoil Place, 711 Louisiana St, Houston, TX, United States
A one-of-a-kind business experience for women who are ready to grow their business faster by surrounding themselves with other smart, ambitious, heart-centered women…
who know what it takes to build a successful business! This is more than “networking”… this is where you build “Power Circles”!
April Hiatt will be presenting “How to Find Your WHO: Powerful Networking Strategies”

Orientation & Updates Meeting
2025-10-02 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
2025-10-03 08:45 - 10:00, 2025-10-10 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!

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (First Friday of Each Month)
2025-10-03 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! ✉️

International Energy Program Evaluation Conference - IEPEC 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08 | Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St, Denver, CO, United States
The International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC) is the leading professional evaluation conference for energy program implementers, evaluators, policymakers, regulators, and researchers. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for evaluation best practices, research findings, education, and to foster networking opportunities.
Meridith Grundei will be presenting “Presenting With Impact: Engaging Audiences Beyond the Report”.

IMEX America
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States
IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry.
Precious Williams will be presenting “Escalator Pitch”.

Mental Health Marketing Conference
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN, United States
This conference is geared for mental and behavioral health marketers, clinicians, executives, and professionals. Join over 400 attendees and gain insights from experts all over the country.
Melissa Fors Shackelford will be presenting “Understanding and Addressing Stigma in Mental Health Marketing”.

LeadHERship Global Webinar
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Presence Reimagined is a breakthrough webinar that flips the script on leadership development. Drawing on neuroscience, identity alignment, and the proprietary IMPACT™ framework, Kathryn Ficcara will guide you through what it takes to reset your presence so it becomes your most powerful asset.
Kathryn Ficarra will be presenting “Presence Reimagined – Reset your presence so it becomes your most powerful asset!”

2025 WI SHRM State Conference
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-10 | Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI, United States
The Wisconsin SHRM Conference will be a hybrid event, with in-person and virtual experiences. Whether you attend virtually or in-person, there will be a variety of sessions to increase your HR knowledge and provide credits toward recertification.
Kim Groshek will be presenting “Adapting to Remote and Hybrid Work Models” and “People Analytics → Analytical Aptitude & Business Acumen”.

NextUp Summit
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-10 | Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 West Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL, United States
NextUp Leadership Summit is our largest event of the year – a celebration of everything NextUp, our community, and our mission! With over 1,600 attendees annually, world-class speakers, powerful programming, meaningful opportunities to connect, and frank discussions about what we can all do to meet our own career goals, there’s nothing like Summit.
Caitlin Donovan will be presenting “Fuel As Fire: Using ‘Negative’ Emotions for Positive Outcomes”.

Michigan AfterSchool Association Fall Conference
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo, 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Michigan AfterSchool Association (MAA) is the Michigan State Affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association. NAA and its State Affiliates share a mutual purpose and agreement to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession.
Rasheda Williams will be presenting “Get Noticed: 21st Century Tools to Elevate Your Impact and Become An Award-Winning Program”.

October Kickstart Cohort Program Week 1
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges 2025 Annual Conference
2025-10-10 | Kent State Tuscarawas, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH, United States
The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges (OATYC) is dedicated to fostering a collaborative forum for faculty and staff from state-assisted two-year colleges and university branch campuses conferring associate degrees.
Diane Darling will be presenting “Effective Networking Strategies”.

Project Manager Institute 2025 Annual Symposium
2025-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCSC Santa Clara Extension, 3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United States
Project managers today are navigating more change than ever—new technologies, evolving teams, and rising complexity. To lead effectively, PMs must blend emotional intelligence with digital fluency, balancing human connection with AI-driven insights. This year’s symposium will explore how modern project leaders can adapt, inspire, and deliver in a world shaped by innovation and disruption.
Kim Groshek will present “The Modern Project Leader: Human-Centered, AI-Powered, Future-Ready”.

Public Speaking 101: Your Next Step to Success
2025-10-14 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Have you considered public speaking as a way to grow your business or advance your career? Whether you’re a coach, entrepreneur, consultant or subject matter expert, speaking engagements can be a powerful tool for visibility and professional growth.
This webinar is designed for those exploring the idea of becoming a speaker or those who are already speaking. We’ll cover how Innovation Women supports women and other underrepresented voices in getting on stage and making an impact.
You’ll learn how visibility opportunities like public speaking and podcast guesting can drive business, increase credibility and position you as an expert in your field. We’ll also provide a behind-the-scenes tour of our speaker platform, the Green Room and our online community (the Innovation Women Network).

United for Libraries Learning Live
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
United for Libraries Learning Live sessions take place on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Each month’s session covers a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends, and/or Foundations, followed by Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open to all personal members of United for Libraries and some statewide partners. Non-members may purchase an annual subscription or single-session registration.
Amanda ReCupido will be presenting “Leveling Up Your Foundation: Strategic Planning for Maximizing Success”.

THRIVE 2025
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | The Fox Hollow, 7725 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY, United States
THRIVE 2025 is where forward-thinking business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators gather to shape the future of success. This year’s symposium will explore the powerful intersection of human insight and AI innovation—how to use emerging tools not as dictators, but as partners that reveal patterns, accelerate decision-making, and support empowered teams.
Ellen Williams will be presenting “Data-Driven Decisions Come From 5 Senses”.

EWF 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Denver, CO, United States
Expanding on last year’s theme of Igniting Impact, the 2025 event is continuing to push forward progress with the theme Accelerating Impact in Technology & Leadership: Bravely Moving Forward. The 2025 theme proudly continues the momentum of the EWF Be Brave Movement launched at last year’s conference. This initiative invites individuals and organizations to take a stand and actively champion the advancement of women, share stories of bravery, and spark inspiration and motivation while fostering transformative change.
Lauren LeMunyan, MCC will be presenting “HOW TO MOVE THE NEEDLE: INFLUENCING PROGRESS WITHOUT THE TITLE”.

WITCON 2025
2025-10-15 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fawcett Center @ OSU, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, United States
Get ready to experience a day of collaboration, innovation, and connection at WITCON 2025, brought to you by getWITit in Columbus. As the leading organization dedicated to supporting women in technology, getWITit is proud to present an in-person conference event focused on fostering collaboration and breaking boundaries for women and non-gender-conforming individuals in the tech industry.
Hope Yin will be presenting “Crack The Code: Get Your Next Promotion, Full STEAM Ahead”.

IW Speak! Webinar Series - Women in Leadership: Diversity as a Superpower ﻿
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton as she hosts an open conversation with two dynamic leaders, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana and Enna Jimenez, about the power of diverse voices, perspectives and leadership styles.
Attendees will gain fresh insights, inspiration and actionable takeaways to apply in their own careers and organizations. We will discuss:

Workplace and industry obstacles faced by our guest speakers
The importance of DEI in the workplace
Strategies for self-advocacy

Pitch Review: Ask the #KPM LIVE!
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join Precious L. Williams, the Killer Pitch Master, for a High-Energy LIVE Session Where You’ll Put Your Pitch to the Test and Get Real-Time Feedback That Entertains, Educates, and Transforms.

Small Business Owners Community Conference
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
You Need a Boost – 2 days away to reset, learn and have FUN!
Get Ideas for 2024 – Get energized with new information and ways to GROW!
Build Relationships – Business outcomes and transformations through real relationships beyond your traditional networks.
Precious Williams will be presenting “Host of #SBOC Awards”.
