GWIL ConferenceA history of empowering women

Students, alumni, and friends of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ benefit from our conferences

GWIL conferences are planned and executed by the students with guidance from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ administration and Alumna. Student Conference Directors together with committee leads get hands-on experience creating the agenda, selecting speakers, and executing the event. Former Conference Directors tell us they leveraged this as a key talking point with HR recruiters and an opportunity to highlight their leadership experience.

Benefits:

  • Networking opportunities enhance relationships between students, alumni, guests, sponsors, and speakers
  • Attendees benefit both professionally and personally from the compelling content provided by renowned speakers
  • GWIL represents and supports the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ brand and demonstrates the college’s commitment to advancing leadership development for women
  • Students get the experience of managing and executing a large event that includes financial management, program development, project management, and operations/execution

2024 Conference

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Conference History

From 2011 to 2020 the GWIL Conference was hosted every spring. Starting with the 2022 conference, it became a biennial event. Each conference -- executed by the students --highlights a a new topic and features a variety of speakers including nationally known leaders, journalists, and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumna. 

2022 Conference: Leading Beyond Limits

2020 Conference: Her Journey to the Future: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

2019 Conference: Empowerment, We rise by lifting others

2018 Conference: Leadership - Influence, not Authority

2016 Conference: Change Management - Drive Change Before it Drives You

2015 Conference: Drive, Thrive, Revive - Setting Your Pace Through the Journey of Life

2014 Conference: Leadership for the Greater Good - How Talented Women Thrive

2013 Conference: Are you for real? The value of authenticity

2012 Conference: The Past, Present and Future of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Women Leaders

2011 Conference: Women Discovering Leadership