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Breakout Speaker Opportunity — Women Leaders 2027

Your voice can empower hundreds of women to thrive in their professional and personal lives. Now in its 17th year, UWM’s Women Leaders Conference welcomes 600+ attendees for a day of connection, growth and bold ideas — and we’re looking for breakout speakers to help shape it.

As a speaker, you’ll lead a session that informs and inspires a dynamic audience of women leaders and allies. It’s a chance to share your expertise, grow your network and put your name and brand in front of hundreds of highly engaged professionals.

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An audience member at the Women Leaders Conference asks a question during a Q&A session.
Women Leaders conference breakout speakers sit on stage in front of an audience.

2027 Women Leaders Conference & Speaker Details

  • Application deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • Breakout speaker selection: Mid-October, 2026
  • Conference date: Friday, March 19, 2027
  • Conference location: Downtown Milwaukee

We’re looking for speakers with expertise in leadership, career growth, wellness and personal development. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply. Please note that breakout speakers participate on a voluntary basis and are not compensated for their presentations.

Breakout Speaker Application
Katrina Cravy, a woman in an orange blazer, presents beside a screen, gesturing toward an image as she speaks at a conference podium labeled “Women Leaders.”

The UW-Milwaukee Women Leaders Conference was a wonderful experience from start to finish. As a speaker, the process was seamless, professional and thoughtfully organized.

Katrina CravyEmmy Award-winning Journalist & Executive Coach

What You Gain

Speaking at Women Leaders Conference gives you the chance to market your personal brand and add to your professional speaking credentials. Here are just a few benefits:

  • Get in front of a diverse group of professionals, from emerging leaders to executives
  • Receive professional event photos and attendee feedback to enhance your speaker portfolio
  • Connect with other outstanding speakers and motivated professionals
  • Add a well-known and longstanding conference (over 16 years running!) to your professional speaking credentials

What We Offer

When you partner with UWM’s School of Continuing Education, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Here’s what breakout speakers can expect from us:

  • A well-organized and executed conference
  • Highly professional and responsive event staff
  • Seamless communication from start to finish
  • Opportunities for professional networking

Apply to become a breakout speaker at UWM’s Women Leaders Conference and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of professionals.

Breakout Speaker Application