Launched in 2006 (as then the North Carolina Conference for Women), the conference has annually convened thousands of women for inspirational connecting and life changing experiences. Read below for a snapshot of past conferences.

The 2009 Conference

Date: January 28, 2009
Location: Charlotte 

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Highlighted Speakers

• Lisa Ling, Special Correspondent for National Geographic and the Oprah Winfrey Show
• Susan L. Taylor, Essence Magazine
• Jean Chatzky
• Joe & Terry Graedon, The People’s Pharmacy
• Alek Wek

Anchor Sponsors

• Presenting: Wachovia
• Official Communications Sponsor: Time Warner Cable
• Chair: EMC Corporation
• Sustaining: Alston & Bird, LLP and UPS

The 2008 Conference

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. Thus, the conference was rescheduled for early 2009. 

The 2007 Conference

Date: October 30, 2007
Location: Charlotte 

Highlighted 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
• Kathy Mattea, Grammy Winning Musical Artist
• Rebecca Walker, Author 

Anchor Sponsors

• Presenting: Wachovia
• Premier: Time Warner Cable
• Chair: EMC Corporation
• Sustaining: Alston & Bird, LLP and UPS

The 2006 Conference

Date: October 19, 2006
Location: Charlotte

Highlighted 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

Anchor Sponsors

• Presenting: Wachovia
• Sustaining: EMC Corporation, Time Warner Cable, UPS