Annual Conference

Since 1989, PBWC’s Annual Conference has brought together thousands of women and men of diverse backgrounds, genders and ages united by a shared vision of equality for all in the workplace. The event delivers motivational keynote speakers, skill-building seminar sessions and high-impact networking opportunities to support our members and subscribers as they advance in their careers.

 

This year, we held our 31st Annual Conference virtually for the first time ever, converting the one-day in-person event into three amazing days of inspiration and connection. Attendees joined from over forty states and over ten countries to hear and learn from Keynote and Seminar speakers who addressed the challenges we’re all facing today: the evolving workplace, racism, allyship and hope for our future. Keynote speakers included:

 

• Sylvia Acevedo, rocket scientist and former Girl Scouts of the USA CEO
• Cate Blanchett, actor and humanitarian
• Mary C. Daly, San Francisco Federal Reserve CEO and President
• Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, author and Stanford University professor
• Tiera Fletcher, rocket scientist
• Carla Harris, author and Morgan Stanley’s Managing Director
• Lisa Ling, journalist
• Yara Shahidi, actor and activist
• Dr. Tererai Trent, educator and trailblazer

 

In a time of uncertainty, PBWC’s 31st Annual Conference affirmed that when we come together for a common cause, we remember that we are resilient, we are powerful and can realize change #ForGood.

 

To view our 2020 Conference Program, click here.

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Other notable past conference keynote speakers include:

• Madeleine Albright
• Cate Blanchett
• Hillary Rodham Clinton
• Jane Fonda
• Chetna Gala-Sinha
• Taraji P. Henson
• Dolores Huerta
• Arianna Huffington
• Geena Rocero
• Lily Tomlin
• Maria Shriver
• Venus Williams