UWF Women in Leadership Conference info

UWF caps off February with one of the campus’ biggest events, the Women in Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business Executive Mentor Program, on February 28, in the University Commons Conference Center. The conference offers attendees the opportunity to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders who have achieved both personal and professional success both locally and globally.
The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, housed in the College of Business, will host the 10th annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 14. The conference, presented by Kia Autosport, will be offered in person at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus, as well as virtually.

“The goal of this conference is to educate, empower and inspire women to reach their fullest potential,” said Tim Kinsella, executive director of the AWKO Center for Leadership. “This year, on our 10th anniversary, we are excited to bring world-class speakers and panelists to discuss how understanding your purpose can help you find resiliency in a modern world.”

The conference will provide opportunities to learn from and connect with prominent leaders who have achieved personal and professional success. The keynote speaker will be Simplified® founder Emily Ley ’05, ’07. Actor, writer and producer Erik Stolhanske will also speak at the event.

Many local businesswomen will share their stories of success as entrepreneurs with attendees. WEAR-TV morning news anchor Laura Hussey will emcee the conference. The conference will include a panel discussion geared toward corporate professionals and a panel discussion for small business professionals.

Young professionals will learn how to unlock their personal and professional leadership potential and create a blueprint for success in business and the community. Seasoned professionals will learn to leverage their unique strengths and be agents of positive change in current and future leadership roles.

In-person tickets are available for $150 and virtual tickets cost $75. The 2024 Women in Leadership Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with check-in from 8 to 9 a.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

For more information and purchase tickets, visit uwf.edu/wilc.

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