13 Fall Conferences for Female Entrepreneurs

[vc_row][vc_column][dt_fancy_title title=”S.H.E. Summit – giltcity.com” title_align=”left” title_size=”small”][vc_column_text]Establishing a small business brings about many questions and a need to make some key and immediate connections. This Fall there will be a number of small business and women empowerment conferences that seek to provide information and inspiration for the goals you have set for your business and personal growth.

Fall has officially arrived and there are plenty of conferences that we think you should attend! Many of these conferences have panel discussions from some well-known and up and coming stars in the entrepreneurship world. Check out our key finds and register today!

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September 25th – September 27th

• Location – Washington, DC
• Description – The Women Inspiring Women Sisterhood Conference is an opportunity to create memorable experiences through empowerment and self-discovery. Our desire that you will walk away from these three days feeling renewed, encouraged, and inspired. This is an opportunity to build new relationships, gain knowledge, share your story, and nourish your soul. We are also very excited to collectively participate in community service during our stay in Washington, D.C.!
• Cool Deets! – Speakers include Martice Sutton (founder of Girls Gone Global), Zim Ugochukwu (founder of Travel Noire) and Quanisha M. Smith (founder & Chief Activator of Mitea LLC & the Black Women Rise Movement)

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September 29, 2015

• Location – Digital Sandbox, 55 Broad Street, NY, NY
• Description – Womancon is a women’s entrepreneurship media and content company that offers women entrepreneurs the tools, resources, relationship building and inspiration needed to effectively start, grow and thrive as business owners.  Womancon brings together experts from a variety of disciplines to provide actionable advice to the women’s entrepreneurial community.  In 2015, we will be hosting the third annual womancon2015 conference on September 29, 2015 in NYC. To learn more about Womancon and to register for the annual conference.
• Cool Deets! – filled with speakers (Egypt Sharrod, HGTV Host, Vivian Giang, Fast Company and many more!) seminars (“Networking with a Purpose”, “Pitch the Media”, “Successful Strategies for Female Entrepreneurs)

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September 27th – September 29th

• Location – San Antonio, TX
• Description – This is an incredible opportunity to connect with hundreds of women entrepreneurs of all experiences and industries from across the United States.  The conference includes the opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and in-kind vendors.
• Cool Deets! – Panel discussion including Bonnie St. John (1st African-American to win Olympic or Paralympic medals in sky racing) and a Leadership Bootcamp filled with information workshops!

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October 3, 2015

• Location – The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC, NY
• Description – Rock the World is an annual gathering with a mission to inspire, educate and connect women entrepreneurs and leaders. Attendees can expect to experience a day filled with inspiring speakers, a buzzing marketplace with products and resources, and expert breakout workshops.
• Cool Deets! – Face to face orientation, success stories from celebrity CEOs and inspirational speakers, and shop at the Marketplace

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October 6 – October 7, 2015

• Location – 92nd Street, NYC, NY
• Description – S.H.E. Summit’s mission is to be the world’s most accessible women’s empowerment conference–exposing today’s leading role models, empowerment stories and strategies, women’s campaigns and supportive community to a global female audience who have the power to ripple affect change in their own lives, and for the betterment of other women and the world
• Cool Deets! – “The 2015 Content Sessions”; Speakers including Chelsea Clinton (VP of Clinton Foundation), Ali Brown (Entrepreneur Mentor, Ali International), Latham Thomas, HHC, AADP (Founder, Mama Glow Guru) and many more!

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October 10, 2015

• Location – 195 1/2 Chrystie St NY, NY
• Description – Calling ambitious women: world-changers, DIYers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, corporate takeover-ists, artists, elder stateswomen, forward-thinking students, and all other take-charge bullicorns
• Cool Deets! – Face to face orientation, success stories from celebrity CEOs and inspirational speakers, and shop at the Marketplace

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October 12th – October 14th

• Location – Washington, DC
• Description – This year’s theme is “Leading with Purpose,” and the agenda will feature one-on one interviews, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and high-level networking.  What started as a list 16 years ago has evolved into the world’s most extraordinary leadership community, convening the preeminent women in business—along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, and the arts—for wide-ranging and inspiring discussions.
• Cool Deets! – Confirmed to join us in 2015 include Fortune 500 CEOs Mary Barra of General Motors, Ursula Burns of Xerox, Lynn Good of Duke Energy, Ilene Gordon of Ingredion, Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin, Gracia Martore of Gannett, Sheri McCoy of Avon, and Denise Morrison of Campbell Soup, Ginni Rometty of IBM.

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October 15th

• Location – Austin, Texas
• Description – The Texas Conference for Women offers the community and connection, the information and inspiration, the motivation and momentum to help you discover what you want—and go get it! The Conference features nationally recognized speakers who share their wisdom and expertise on a wide range of personal and professional development topics, helping you find clarity on your goals and what you need to accomplish them
• Cool Deets! – Robin Roberts, Patricia Arquette and Candy Chang will be keynote speakers for this daylong event!

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October 15th – October 17th

• Location – Albuquerque, N.M.
• Description – Conference to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
• Cool Deets! –Breakout session and Networking and Business Show and Tell

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October 17 – October 18, 2015

• Location – Jacob Javits Center, NY, NY
• Description – Circle of Sisters (COS) is the largest expo for women of color in New York City. Founded in 1998 and sponsored by WBLS-FM, HOT 97, WLIB – AM and Emmis Communications, COS hosts a variety of panel discussions, seminars, inspirational services, R&B and gospel concerts and a fashion show in addition to over 200 vendors and small businesses selling unique items and services all weekend.  This expo is accented by an avalanche of captivating elements such as fabulous shopping and food tasting with some of today’s top chefs at the Food Pavilion and youth activities including lessons in the arts and dance at the Children’s Pavilion.
• Cool Deets! – Informative and empowering panel discussions led by authors, field experts, political figures and some of the biggest names in entertainment.

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November 7th

• Location – Riverside Epicenter – Atlanta, GA
• Description – Faith. Hope. Love. Mom Conference is a full-day event designed to empower and inspire women who are committed to the success of their families. We’re changing the conversation, taking the focus away from the obvious and talking about something that moms often overlook – themselves. This conference fuels the desire to exchange ideas with like-minded women. Faith. Hope. Love. Mom Conference is for smart, motivated, and highly conscientious moms who know that being a mother is more than just a balancing act.
• Cool Deets! – Black Girls Run creator Toni Carey and Tracy Nicole, mother and designer are among the great speakers.

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November 19th  – November 21st

• Location – Miami, FL
• Description – If you’ve got big ideas AND the commitment to bring those ideas to life, The Summit is like pouring accelerant on a flame – it will supercharge your momentum. The Summit will stretch you, push you and pull you toward your highest and best destiny. So get ready for a life-changing experience. By attending this event and participating fully, you WILL walk away with: 1) Influential contacts and connections – people who could change your career forever; 2) Innovative ideas for your business – the kind that fast track your results; 3) Solutions for problems and challenges – that you didn’t even realize were holding you back; and 4) The latest tools and resources – to leverage your strengths and magnify and multiply your outcomes.
• Cool Deets! – An array of amazing speakers including Jennifer Grace author of “The Art of Making $H!T Happen” and Michael Hall Social Entrepreneurship Champion, and Owner & Senior Partner of MediumFour

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November 20th 

• Location – Leesburg, VA
• Description – The Virginia Women’s Business Conference is THE one day event for visionary women who want to discover the tools for success, make strategic business connections and leave feeling empowered and inspired to take action.
• Cool Deets! – is exclusive to this conference and gives small business owners the opportunity to take their business to the next level. The winner of the 2015 Business Makeover Mentoring Program will be the focus of a special mentoring program overseen by the Virginia Women’s Business Conference Advisory Council with a cash prize!

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