Innovation Women

WE25
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States
Join us at WE25, the Annual Conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers, where the brightest minds and trailblazers in engineering and technology of all genders representing 85 countries come together to connect, innovate, and inspire. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your engineering journey, WE25 is your opportunity to learn, network, and grow in a community of innovators.
Hope Yin will be presenting “Crack The Code: Get Your Next Promotion, Full STEAM Ahead”.

2025 ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Statewide Conference
2025-10-23 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Joy Burns Center, University of Denver, 2044 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO, United States
This is not just another conference — it’s your chance to step away from your day-to-day and step into a room buzzing with ideas, energy, and people who get what you do. Spend a day surrounded by 150+ learning and development professionals from across Colorado and Wyoming — expanding your skills, building new connections, and leaving with fresh ideas you can put into action immediately.
Monique Russell will be presenting “The Courage to Connect”.

Luminary LIVE DC Accelerated
2025-10-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | M.M. LaFleur Georgetown, 1344 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States
Start your morning on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, in Washington, DC with a dynamic gathering designed for leaders, innovators, and professionals looking to connect and gain actionable insights. DC Accelerated will explore what it truly takes to build sustainable success and the role of community in driving long-term growth. Hear from a distinguished lineup of industry leaders as they share their experiences, lessons learned, and the networks that helped them thrive.

October Kickstart Cohort Program Week 3
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 (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

2025 LEAD Girls Rising Expo
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | LEAD Girls Office, 1100 West First Street, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
At our upcoming Expo, we’ll explore how to build trust, develop healthy communication, and foster meaningful habits through sessions designed to empower girls and their families. This fun and educational event brings together girls, businesses, and community partners to create an inspiring day for learning and growth.
Jalonda Thompson will be presenting “STEM Girls Lead: Find Your Voice & Lead From Where You Are”.

The Clarity Summit Series: Alignment 2025
2025-10-24 08:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Cowboy City Ranch, 19327 Belleau Wood Drive, Humble, TX, United States
One day. One powerful location. Endless clarity. Join business owners, leaders, and teams at Cowboy City Ranch for an immersive experience designed to realign your operations, strengthen your leadership, and set your vision into motion.
Ellen Williams will be presenting “Setting Your Salient Intent | From Insight to Impact — Turning Retreat Ideas Into Action”.

Speaker Friend Friday
2025-10-24 08:45 - 10:00, 2025-10-31 08:45 - 10:00, 2025-11-07 08:45 - 10:00, 2025-11-14 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!

Holistic Family Health & Wellness
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Smile Herb Shop, 4908 Berwyn Rd, College Park, MD, United States
Learn safe, supportive and gentle first aid tips, knowledge and recipes to take care of the health and well-being of your little loved ones.
Whitney Erwin will be presenting “Children’s Herbal First Aid & Home Pharmacy”.

Savvy Ladies Annual Gala Benefit
2025-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY, United States
We are proud to celebrate the individuals making a significant difference in the lives of those seeking financial empowerment. Join us and support making an impact empowering financial education and championing financial literacy for women.
Precious Williams will be the Gala Auctioneer.

Alcott Toastmasters Fall Open House
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 62 Monument Square, 62 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States
Visit our Toastmaster Open House for a fun and interactive evening of public speaking practice and networking! No speaking experience needed
Dora Farkas will be presenting “Turning Over a New Leaf”.

October Kickstart Cohort Program Week 4
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

The Grateful Growth Summit
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-25 | Online
You’re busy. We get it. That’s why the Grateful Growth Summit is designed to fit easily into your life—just 15-30 minutes a day. No long Zoom marathons. No overwhelming “watch later” pile. Just short, powerful audio talks you can listen to anywhere—on your commute, while you cook, or during a walk in the crisp Fall air.
Krista Giannak presented “Writing With AI: Effective, Trustworthy Thought Leadership”.

Tech Bash Developer Conference
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07 | Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center – Poconos, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA, United States
At TechBash, attendees will take their skills to the next level, learning from experts who share their knowledge in a fun, collaborative, and inclusive environment. TechBash is focused on Web, Cloud, DevOps, Architecture, Best Practices, Soft Skills, and much more. We provide three full days of keynotes and breakout sessions plus an optional fourth day of deep-dive workshops. And so you don’t get burned out, we also have social events, a family day, and yes, we are hosted at the largest indoor waterpark on the East Coast. TechBash is a non-profit, community run event, led by developers for developers. After TechBash, attendees are inspired to build remarkable things.
Mandy Meindersma will be presenting “From Concert to Code: The IoT + Hardware Behind Taylor Swift’s Dazzling 70K Fan Displays!”

re:con
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-07 | Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo, 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
re:unite, re:define, re:inspire – Participants will walk away with ideas to implement change, information on best practices, and equipped with the tools and resources to succeed. Through breakouts, workshops, panel discussions, and networking, they will be re:fueled and re:invigorated. Opportunities to engage with vendors and suppliers, support micro-enterprises, participate in wellness activities, and celebrate leaders and innovators, will leave participants ready to take on the challenges of our industry.
Misha Safran will be presenting “Reclaiming Joy, Redefining Success: Cultivating Rest and Resilience”.

Athletic Business Show 2025
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-08 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, United States
We know the unique challenges you face within your programs and at your facilities. That’s why we bring in industry leaders from around the world who offer a diverse scope of knowledge and expertise, ready to share their solutions with you in 3 days of sessions. Discover what’s possible when you are given the keys to success from athletics, fitness and recreation leaders at AB Show.
Roz Mays will be presenting “Helping Nontraditional Clients Overcome Gym-timidation”.

Providers' Council Annual Membership and Business Meeting & 50th Celebration
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States
Founded in 1975, the Providers’ Council is the largest human services trade association and is widely recognized as the official voice of the private provider industry.
Caitlin Donovan will be presenting “Dismantling Burnout: Empowering Leaders and Teams to Overcome Burnout Together”.

Orientation & Updates Meeting
2025-11-06 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

ECare Behavioral Health Institute Continuing Education
2025-11-06 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Whether you’re a social worker, mental health counselor, addiction counselor, marriage & family therapist, or psychologist — you deserve continuing education that’s practical, affordable, and clinically relevant.
Dr. Ashley Smith will be presenting “OCD or OCPD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Clinicians Miss”.

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (First Friday of Each Month)
2025-11-07 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! ✉️

Magnetic Visibility Summit
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 | Online
A virtual wellness summit to release fear, embody your voice, and magnetize aligned clients, income, and opportunities.
Kanika Vasudeva will be presenting “Magnetic Visibility Summit : Expand Into More Freedom, Money, and Attract Clients With Ease”.

CADASIL Awareness & Research Brighter Tomorrows Luncheon
2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VFW Post 8818, 688 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection, hope, and progress! Meet other CADASIL families, hear from a leading researcher, and help accelerate the search for new treatments. All funds raised by this event to benefit Dr Joseph F. Arboleda-Velasquez research.
Carrie Pasquarello will be presenting MC for this event.

Kansas Chamber Women in Business Conference
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Townsite Tower, 534 S. Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS, United States
The Kansas Chamber’s Women in Business Conference is a full-day experience designed for women ready to lead with confidence, expand their influence, and drive their careers forward. Whether you’re building momentum or redefining your next move, this event delivers the clarity, connections, and strategies you need to succeed.
Dr. Ashley Smith will be presenting “Courageously Confident: The Key to Bold Living”.

BRC Summit
2025-11-13 | The Legacy Stables & Events Center, 4151 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
BRC’s Annual CPE Symposium, our premier event, offers 7.0 hours of CPE credit. This includes 1 hour of ethics, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a cocktail hour.
Kristi Straw, MBA will be presenting “Beyond the Balance Sheet – Strategic Leadership for CFOs and Finance Teams”.

Morison Global World Conference
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-16 | Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo, Alameda Santos, 1437 - Cerqueira César, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Experience a conference like no other in São Paulo, Brazil. Host firms MLEGATE, R&R Auditoria e Consultoria, and Promissor Contabilidade look forward to hosting you for a conference of fun, learning and connection. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to socialise with other members and learn from your peers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. This conference is perfect for building valuable connections and sharing insights with fellow professionals, so we look forward to seeing you in São Paulo!
Diane Darling will be presenting “Effective Networking Strategies”.

NAGC 2025 - National Association for Gifted Children 72nd Annual Convention
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-16 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Explore the future of gifted education with hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and hundreds of innovative sessions filled with proven strategies you can use today and thought-provoking ideas for the classrooms of tomorrow!
Julie Skolnick will be presenting “Identifying and Disrupting Unhealthy 2e Parenting Styles”.

The UNA-USA Leadership Summit
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | Hyatt Regency at The Arch, 315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, United States
The UNA-USA Leadership Summit isn’t just another conference — it’s our flagship gathering. For three powerful days, leaders, advocates and changemakers from every corner of the country come together to stand up, speak out and take action for a better world.
Natasha Welcome will be presenting “Sharpening Storytelling from Anecdote to Impact”.

Writer's Digest Nonfiction Writing Virtual Conference
2025-11-15 | Online
Mark your calendar now! On November 15, 2025, our 4th Annual Nonfiction Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from FOUR award-winning and bestselling nonfiction authors on the finer points of writing nonfiction.
Debra Eckerling will be presenting “How to Write a Winning Book Proposal without the Stress”.
