Annual Conference - 2022 - Professional BusinessWomen of California

Still we Rise—together!

In a unique moment of opportunity, promise and change, a community of nearly 4,000 luminaries, thought-leaders and engaged professionals from around the world convened on May 10-11, 2022 for a virtual event that informed, engaged, uplifted and–most of all–inspired.

Rise, PBWC’s 33rd annual conference, advanced our collective power to make meaningful change by empowering authentic leaders at every level.

Take a look at our two-day conference highlights:

Since 1989, PBWC has gathered thousands of professionals from diverse backgrounds, genders and ages united by a shared vision of equal access to opportunity. Our highly-anticipated annual conference delivers inspiration, skill-building and networking opportunities to women at all career levels.

2022’s Rise conference welcomed influential and engaging keynote speakers, including:

Mindy Kaling, Award-Winning Writer, Actor and Producer behind Kaling International
Lena Waithe, Emmy®-Winning Writer, Producer, Actor, and Founder & Chair of Hillman Grad
Rita Moreno, Multi-Award Winning Actress, Singer and Dancer
Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments
Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and a Partner at Greylock
Reshma Saujani, Author of “Pay Up”, Founder, Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms
Ai-Jen Poo, President, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Melissa Stockwell, Patriot, 3-Time World Champion, Paralympic Medalist, Author, and Co-Founder, Dare2Tri