REGISTRATION IS CLOSED: Thank you for attending the 2025 Women Leaders Conference!
We look forward to seeing you next year at the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee or virtually from your home or office.
The conference will take place at the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee or virtually from your home or office. We hope you can join us for our upcoming Women Leaders Conference, which is focused on connecting, recharging and igniting. You will:
- Connect with your passion by taking a day to learn, reflect and grow.
- Recharge your purpose with up-to-date information, valuable networks, and new ideas.
- Ignite your potential with advice, action steps and tools you can use right away.
What else can you expect at our 2025 Women Leaders Conference? Here’s a peek at what we have in store:
- Keynote presentations by empowering women leaders: Admiral Michelle J. Howard, the first female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral, and Tara Schuster, author, mental health advocate and former producer for hit shows such as the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series, “Key & Peele.”
- Breakout sessions led by regional experts in technology and AI, personal and professional wellness, organizational culture, communication and leadership.
- Guided discussion sessions with other participants who share your interests and goals.
- Closing session on negotiating your worth.
About the Women Leaders Conference
The UWM Women Leaders Conference, celebrating its 16th year in 2025, is a must-attend event. Hosted by the UWM School of Continuing Education—one of southeastern Wisconsin’s leading providers of professional development—this conference features internationally renowned speakers, expert-led breakout sessions, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Open to all genders, the conference benefits individuals at any career stage, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals. Attendees are encouraged to share their stories and ideas, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Women Leaders Conference provides education, business connections, inspiration and skill building for people from all walks of life.
With the 2025 theme of Connect, Recharge, Ignite, the conference will inspire you to connect with others and your passions, recharge your purpose with fresh ideas and direction, and ignite your potential for the future.
Why Attend?
Melissa Goecks, a project manager with Rockwell Automation, shares a few reasons why she’s looking forward to this unique event.
Questions?
Anne O’Meara
Conference Director
aomeara@uwm.edu
414-227-3311
For registration questions or changes:
Steph Siegman
steph@uwm.edu
Media Resources
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We proudly champion the UWM Women Leaders Conference, a shared mission of empowering women and elevating communities through personal growth and professional development.
