From Words to Action: We Will Came to Life.
On June 18th, PBWC’s Conference united professionals across industries, generations, and career stages to build meaningful connections, exchange real-world knowledge, and fuel what’s next. From early-career professionals to senior executives, attendees came together with a shared purpose: to champion equity, elevate one another, and drive change within their organizations and communities.
What “We Will” Means
“We Will” was more than a theme. It was a collective promise to lead with courage and kindness, and drive change together. This year’s conference was a testament to the power of a mission-driven community.
From energizing keynotes and dynamic breakout sessions to thoughtful online discussions and inspiring networking moments, PBWC 2025 showed what’s possible when leadership meets intention.
A Celebration of Impact
We proudly celebrated our newest Industry Leaders [LINK TO PAGE] and Scholarship Award Recipients, who are shaping a future led by bold ideas, inclusive leadership, and lasting impact.
Thank You
To our speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and partners: thank you. Whether you joined us in person or online, your presence helped create an inspiring and actionable experience.
Your passion and dedication to advancing workplace equity fuel everything we do.
Let’s keep the momentum going—all year long.
Since 1989, PBWC has gathered women and allies with a shared vision of achieving gender equality in professional settings. Our highly-anticipated annual conference delivers skill-building, networking opportunities, and inspiration to women at all career levels.
PBWC’s 2025 Conference welcomed influential and empowering keynote speakers, including:
- Stacey Abrams, Political Leader, Voting Rights Activist, Entrepreneur
- Vivian Tu, Found and CEO, “Your Rich BFF”
- Professor Alison Fragale, Organizational Psychologist and Author of “Likeable Badass”
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Other notable past conference keynote speakers include:
- Stacey Abrams
- Sylvia Acevedo
- Angela Ahrendts DBE
- Madeleine Albright
- Maya Angelou
- Robin Arzón
- Cate Blanchett
- Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Mary C. Daly
- Rosario Dawson
- America Ferrera
- Jane Fonda
- Professor Alison Fragale
- Chetna Gala-Sinha
- Amanda Gorman
- Jennifer Granholm
- Congresswoman Deb Haaland
- Carla Harris
- Taraji P. Henson
- Mellody Hobson
- Reid Hoffman
- Dolores Huerta
- Arianna Huffington
- Valerie B. Jarrett
- Mindy Kaling
- Dr. Bernice A. King
- Sallie Krawcheck
- Lisa Ling
- Cynt Marshall
- Rita Moreno
- Cecilia Muñoz
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Ai-Jen Poo
- Cecile Richards
- Geena Rocero
- Eve Rodsky
- Zainab Salbi
- Sheryl Sandberg
- Reshma Saujani
- Yara Shahidi
- Maria Shriver
- Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter
- Gloria Steinem
- Lily Tomlin
- Dr. Tererai Trent
- Vivian Tu
- Lena Waithe
- Meg Whitman
- Venus Williams
- Anne Wojcicki
- Susan Wojcicki