The North Carolina Conference for Women

Development of a North Carolina conference for women began with conversations between Shannon McFayden, Mary Tribble and Gwynn T. Swinson. Initial discussion focused on the fact that women play a critical role in the fabric of our society and in maintaining an economic and social competitive advantage for North Carolina.

Read below for a snapshot of past conferences.

2008 Conference Highlights

Originally scheduled for October 1, 2008, the Conference date was changed given this is the second day of Rosh Hashanah. We sincerely apologize for this oversight and felt the change imperative to align with one of our major goals of inclusiveness.

The next conference is January 28, 2009 in Charlotte

2007 Conference Highlights

Date: October 30, 2007
Location: Charlotte
Attendence: 2,500
Keynote Speakers
- Soledad O'Brien, Anchor and Special Correspondent, CNN
- Jana, Grammy Nominated Musical Artist
- Marta de Fox, President, Vamos Mexico Foundation and Former First Lady of Mexico
Other Noted Speakers
- Jean Chatzky
- Sheri Lynch, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, 107.9 the LINK
- Kathy Mattea, Grammy Winning Musical Artist
- Danny Seo, Environmental Lifestyle Expert
- Rebecca Walker, Author
- Francine Ward
Honorary Chairs
- Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole
- Jana
- The Honorable Beverly Perdue
Anchor Sponsors
- Presenting: Wachovia
- Premier: Time Warner Cable
- Chair: EMC Corporation
- Sustaining: Alston & Bird, LLP and UPS

2006 Conference Highlights

Date: October 19, 2006
Location: Charlotte
Attendence: 1,600
Keynote Speakers
- Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia
- Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, General Secretary, World YWCA
- Kathy Mattea, Grammy Winning Musical Artist
- Lynne Twist, Global Activist and Fundraiser
- Marie Wilson, President, The White House Project
Other Noted Speakers
- Debbie Gawrych
- Dr. Juliane Malveaux
- Mary Lou Quinlan
- Terry Savage
- Stephanie Triplett and Sara Ellington from The Mommy Chronicles
Honorary Chairs
- Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole
- The Honorable Elizabeth Dole
- Mia Hamm
- Shannon McFayden
- The Honorable Beverly Perdue
- Ruth G. Shaw
- Gwynn T. Swinson
Anchor Sponsors
- Presenting: Wachovia
- Sustaining: EMC Corporation, Time Warner Cable, UPS