Innovation Women

Asia L&D & Employer Branding Conference & Awards
2026-02-13 | Hotel The Den, ITPL Main Rd, KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bengaluru, India
The Asia L&D & Employer Branding Conference & Awards 2025 is the premier event in Asia dedicated to advancing the fields of Learning & Development (L&D) and Employer Branding. This event is designed by IBC (International Business Conference) to bring together the brightest minds, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of workplace learning and the strategies that define the most successful employer brands.
Amrita Mukherjee will be presenting “How EI-Led Leadership Improves EVP and Retention of High-Potential Talent”.

Mt. Diablo Business Women's Monthly Meeting
2026-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Greenery Restaurant & Sports Bar, 1551 Marchbanks Drive
Mt. Diablo Business Women supports local business women, contributing to their professional growth by providing educational opportunities and networking.
Misha Safran will be presenting “Cultivating Your Success Through Joy And Rest”.

MomUp Professional Development Webinar
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
We’re with you every step of the hiring journey. We give personalized attention, with no cap on time spent, to every role to help you fill it for the long-term.
Aileen Axtmayer will be presenting “Thriving Not Surviving: Come Back from Burnout”.

ATD Greater Boston
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
As part of a global network that spans more than 100 countries and includes over 130 U.S. chapters, we serve talent development professionals across industries, from corporate trainers and instructional designers to consultants, coaches, and organizational leaders. Our members come from companies of all sizes, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions.
Kim Meninger will be presenting “Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction & Intentional Leadership”.

Manchester Area Human Resources Association
2026-02-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Oscar Barn, 191 W River Rd, Hooksett, NH, United States
The Manchester Area Human Resources Association was originally formed in 1954 by a small group of local professionals who were interested in sharing information and experiences about personnel issues.
Kim Meninger will be presenting “Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career”.

National Association of State Arts Agencies "Hearts of Practice"
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-13 | Dupont Circle Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States
Hearts of Practice is the culminating event in a series of year-long activities by an Arts and Health Professional Learning Community (PLC). The PLC aims to build knowledge and strengthen practices of state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations working at the nexus of the arts and health sectors. The event and PLC are initiatives of NASAA in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tasha Golden will be presenting “Tracking the Impact of Arts in Health: Research and Evaluation”.

Get More Speaking Opportunities
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 (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.

HSPI 2026 Conference
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-13 | Courtland Grand Hotel, 165 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
From Feb. 11-13 in Atlanta, healthcare engineers and improvement professionals will gather to solve the industry’s toughest challenges — from reducing costs to improving patient outcomes to streamlining operations that save lives.
Anne Frewin will be presenting “Changing How Leaders Lead: Unlocking Results Through People”.

Women of His Heart Ministry
2026-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hocutt Baptist Church, 314 W Horne St, Clayton, NC, United States
Women of His Heart exists to cultivate authentic relationships, foster spiritual growth, and create a nurturing space for women to connect, serve, and walk together in grace. Through fellowship, encouragement, and discipleship, we aim to reflect Christ’s heart in every season of life.
Dr Rita Renee will be presenting “Rooted, Not Rushed: Growing as Women After God’s Own Heart”.

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (First Friday of Each Month)
2026-02-06 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! ✉️

Speaker Friend Friday
2026-02-06 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-01-30 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-01-23 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-01-16 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!

Book Signing - Gratitude Bump: Four Steps to Joy and Success
2026-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Edi Matsumoto Art & Design, Mission St. 4 SW 5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Megan Mayer will be signing copies of her book “Gratitude Bump: Four Steps to Joy and Success”.

The Chamber Leaders Learning and Connecting
2026-02-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E. Monroe Ave, Kirkwood, MO, United States
At the Chamber, we believe that together, we are more. Vibrant with a unique culture, conviviality, and commerce, the Kirkwood – Des Peres Area Chamber is a driving force for our area’s prosperity and outstanding quality of life. The Chamber delivers an innovative agenda to businesses, organizations, and residents to strengthen the community’s economic vitality, business success, and job creation.
Melissa Range will be presenting “Frozen in Fear to Fired Up with Confidence”.

Orientation & Updates Meeting
2026-02-03 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 Friends Live: Practice. Feedback. Footage. Real Momentum.
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Tech Superpowers Offices, 500 Harrison Ave Suite 108, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
Speaker Friends Live is an in-person event dedicated to providing speakers with the assets they need to advance their speaking careers without spending a fortune, mortgaging the house or running up their credit cards.
Speaker Friends Live is where speakers can stop waiting for the perfect stage and start building real speaking assets now.
This is a fast-moving, community-powered event where speakers practice live, audiences show up big and supportive, and everyone leaves with something useful.

Not a webinar.

Not a pitch session.

No awkward networking…we’re on a mission to get more underrepresented voices heard.

This is speakers helping speakers — live and in-person.
The Speaker Friends Live Experience:

Short, high-impact, interesting live talks (5–7 minutes)

A real, engaged audience (yeah, this matters)

Audience-captured photos and short video clips

Two rooms running at the same time

Speaking + audience engagement

Coaching, feedback, and speaker support

No pressure. No hard sell.

Just real practice, real pictures, and real results.

Why Speakers NEED/LOVE This
It’s hard to get usable photos or videos unless we work for a big company, hire a personal videographer or land on a big conference stage. Speaker Friends Live changes that.
You’ll leave with:

Practice delivering your talk in front of real people

Visual assets you can use on your website, LinkedIn, or sizzle reel

Feedback to help you sharpen your message

New connections (speaker friends!)

Who should attend?

Speakers and subject matter experts ready to practice and be seen

Event managers scouting talent without the awkward auditions

Audience members who believe great speakers need great audiences
Save and become an Innovation Women speaker member today. (Learn more.)

If you value collaboration over competition, you’ll fit right in. This is an event that is built based on the Speaker Friends mantra – we go farther together. Innovation Women’s Speaker Friend Fridays is a weekly virtual program that’s been running for almost six years (and hundreds of online meet-ups). This works because everyone participates — speakers, attendees, and organizers alike.
Need to Know

Advance registration required

We will maintain a professional, respectful and supportive environment

Photos and short clips are shared directly with speakers for their use but they can also be used on social media by the audience member, with every effort made to tag the speaker.

Grab your ticket and step into a room where speakers don’t just talk — they help each other grow.

Please note that some tickets are limited and verified roles and memberships are required. Register today to save your spot.

NALA Webinars
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Since 1975, NALA has been trusted to provide exceptional continuing education and professional development designed specifically to advance paralegals and other legal professionals in their careers. NALA connects members with their peers across the nation and opens doors of knowledge and opportunity.
Diane Darling will be presenting “Self-Leadership: What It Is and Why It’s Important for You”.

Jumpstart Your Career in 2026: Proven Networking Tips Enhanced with AI
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The Medical Development Group was established in 2001 as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit by four professionals in the medical device industry who sought to create a network of contacts and specialized resources for more effectively advancing their medical device projects.
Lisa Sasso will be presenting “Jumpstart Your Career in 2026: Proven Networking Tips Enhanced with AI”.

Reintroducing Innovation Women
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
As we celebrate our 10th year, we also know so much has changed since 2015! Today Innovation Women is a comprehensive platform with a wide variety of tools, educational materials, live events, a database of opportunities, a thriving online community, a digital magazine for women entrepreneurs and more. We now have three different kinds of memberships (Classic, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur) and support our members’ business and career aspirations with more than just speaking. Join us to see what’s new, and how we can help you build your speaking career.

LevelUp Leadership Group Coaching Program
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The world needs your leadership more than ever. You have so much to offer. You can inspire, influence, make a bigger impact, live a bigger life, and lead high-performing teams. Your voice can be amplified through intentional leverage of frameworks, tools, processes, and systems. Together, we will master the mindsets, strategies, and execution to become the leaders worth following.
Hope Yin will be presenting “LevelUp Leadership”

NYS Association for Women in Administration - CNY Networking & Ignite Session
2026-01-22 | Home Team Pub, 7990 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY, United States
The New York State Association of Women in Administration (NYSAWA) offers opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy that support and elevate women in educational leadership. We believe when women have access to opportunities for professional growth and development, they are better poised to make significant contributions to their organizations and the field of education.
Dr. Donna Vallese will be presenting “Choose the Energy You Lead With: Reclaiming Power, Presence, & Purpose in Leadership”.

1,000 Dreams Fund's MentorHER Workshop Series
2026-01-21 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join the MentorHER Workshop Series to level up your career game with inspiring talks and practical advice from industry pros.
Rasheda Williams will be presenting “Future Funded: Unlocking 21st Century Tools to Fuel Social Impact Dreams”.

The GGG: Go Getter Girls Networking Monthly Meeting
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Winston’s Grille, 6401 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Look forward to unparalleled opportunities for networking and relationship building with like-minded women business owners and entrepreneurs. This is the perfect platform to share your products, events, services, business needs, and to celebrate your wins. You’ll also be able to connect with referral partners and business allies, enhancing your professional network. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to participate in a 50/50 raffle. Every meeting features a speaker who provides valuable information to help you grow both personally and professionally. The event promises an engaging atmosphere filled with a few laughs in a welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring a memorable and productive experience for all attendees.
Dr Rita Renee will be presenting “Top 3 Strategies to UnMUTE Your Influence and Own the Room”.

HeartlinkNetwork Women Temecula Valley Luncheon
2026-01-21 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Mountain Winery, 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA, United States
Kick off the new year with four interactive wellness mini-sessions led by incredible local women. You’ll rotate through quick centers featuring and preparing healthy snacks, “What’s in My Food” Q&A game w prizes, simple daily movement & calming breath-work. Vendor tables will be open for shopping and networking.
Amy Graves will be presenting “What’s On Your Table Game Show”.

Master Class: How to Write for High-Visibility Publications
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Writing articles for high-visibility publications is one of the best ways to demonstrate your expertise, expand your influence, and magnify your impact while differentiating yourself from your fellow consultants.
Erica Holthausen will be presenting “How to Write for High-Visibility Publications”.

Nervous System Reboot
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-25 | Online
Unlike most online summits or conferences that offer passive content, Nervous System Reboot is a fully immersive and interactive journey designed for real integration, embodiment, and transformational results.
Dr Ashley Smith will be co-hosting this event.

Pitch Review 2: Ask the #KPM LIVE!
2026-01-17 | 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.

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (Third Friday of Each Month)
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
