OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2025 | GREEN BAY, WI
The Women’s Leadership Conference is an all-day professional development and networking event created to provide a platform outside of the workplace to educate, encourage and inspire women to take their careers to the next level. Our purpose is to empower our attendees by creating a community dedicated to helping each other build and enhance amazing careers.
Network
Networking is critical for women. The conference brings together unique resources and opportunities for women as a network where you will be supported. This conference allows you to form new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Learn
Taking yourself out of your usual routine will provide energy and perspective that builds vitality for the future. The speakers will help you challenge your perspective, better understand your strengths and weaknesses and focus your passion. Invest in yourself and walk away with skills that will instantly make you more effective at work.
Be Inspired
The conference will expose you to a wide variety of inspiring people and reawaken your creative mind. Many businesswomen return to the workplace with a renewed sense of purpose and a long list of exciting ideas; perhaps the most valuable benefit of the conference!
The Women’s Leadership Conference equips women with actionable strategies to overcome the hurdles we often face in the workplace. This isn’t your typical women’s conference. This is a community of women learning and growing from each other. It's women, just like you, looking for a safe place to be vulnerable in all the challenges and successes we face. This is that space, this is that community.
October 7 | Backstage Event
October 8 | Women's Leadership Conference
Meet the Speakers
The conference speakers have unique perspectives that can ignite candid conversations over the real issues that women face at work. Each speaker is impactful and will speak on topics that are relevant now.
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Barb LaMue
Backstage Keynote
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Alyssa Dver
Morning Keynote
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Kelly Jahner-Byrne
Afternoon Keynote
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Sara Deacon
Event Emcee
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Amy Calder
Breakout
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Kelly Grosskreutz
Breakout
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Melissa McCormick
Breakout
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Dr. Tracy Page
Breakout
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Jenna Piche
Breakout
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Shelley Saeger
Breakout
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Jodi Vandenberg-Daves
Breakout
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Cassandra Vohs-Demann
Breakout
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Tiffany Zopf
Breakout
The Women’s Leadership Conference is a fun, inclusive, high energy space. A place where you can simply just be. And when you can simply be, your heart, mind and soul can open all the way up to receive what is meant for you to experience at the conference.
Recent conference attendees shared that the most valuable benefit they got was the connections they created.
“The atmosphere was so energizing. It was amazing to come together with so many wonderful women.”
"The tangible tools that the speakers provided — very inspirational and empowering, but also useful tips."
"Great speakers, met new people, added things to my tool box."
Empowering Women.
Driving Change.
Women make up half the global population, yet, in leadership, are a minority compared to men in the workplace. This gender gap applies not just to employment, but also to compensation, career opportunities, and leadership roles.
Awareness is important, but even more so is action. Companies, teams, and peers must continually choose to challenge workplace bias, advocate for inclusion, and ultimately effect lasting change at work.
Women’s leadership conference plays a critical role in driving this change. By creating spaces that elevate, amplify, and empower women.
Live Bravely. It’s more than a slogan—it’s a reminder. A call to action. A belief that courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it’s the quiet decision to show up, speak up, and keep going. Our Live Bravely merchandise is designed to inspire and empower you long after the conference ends. Wear it as a badge of boldness, a symbol of your growth, and a celebration of the fearless leader you are becoming—every single day.
The online WLC Merch Store has closed! Order pick-ups will be available at the Women’s Leadership Conference on October 8.
Welcome!
I’m thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference! What started as a vision to create space for bold voices and brave leadership has grown into an inspiring and impactful event, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the community that has helped shape it.
This conference is all about elevating women—your voices, your leadership, and the unique impact you bring to the world. We believe that every woman has the power to lead, no matter her title, background, or stage in life. Whether you're an executive, an entrepreneur, or just starting your leadership journey, this space is for you.
Our goal is to provide you with real tools that will help you step into your power and lead bravely, boldly, and confidently. You'll hear from dynamic speakers who not only talk the talk but have walked the walk, and they'll share actionable insights you can apply right away. You’ll connect with other women who are just as committed to growth, success, and making an impact in their careers and communities.
Whether you're returning for another year or joining us for the first time, you’ll walk away with more than just inspiration—you'll leave with a renewed sense of purpose, fresh strategies for your career, and a stronger network of like-minded women who are all pushing for the same goal: to elevate ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Vicki Updike • Coach | Author | Strategy Facilitator
FOUNDER OF THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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