EVENT OVERVIEW

 

The Women’s Congress combines a business exhibition, innovative matchmaking sessions in supplier diversity and recruiting, a venture fair, and a conference designed to provide the education necessary for women to take their businesses and careers to the highest levels. Sessions focus on corporate leadership, entrepreneurial growth and today's hot business topics. The business expo features products and services to run businesses effectively and profitably. Women’s leadership is transforming business, and the Women’s Congress will accelerate that development through three days of business education and exchange.

The Women’s Congress is a strategic networking, high level education and sourcing opportunity for women corporate executives, business owners, non-profit leaders, educators and other professionals across industries, disciplines, levels and cultures. Join thousands of business professionals over two days that will transform your business or career to new heights!

  1. B2B Sourcing Expo trade show: 200+ exhibitors and information sessions on January 24 and 25
  2. Keynote General Sessions: Opening keynote sessions on January 24 and 25
  3. Welcome Networking Reception: Welcome networking reception on the trade show floor on Thursday evening, January 24
  4. Vendor sessions on the trade show floor:  Several sessions from top suppliers, including certification, starting a business, professional and personal development, SEO, and more. Click here for the full session descriptions.
  5. Business Matchmaking Programs: One-on-one sessions with company representatives (pre-qualification necessary)
  6. Venture Fair Workshop: For women entrepreneurs seeking venture capital
  7. Recruiting Job Fair: For women seeking employment opportunities
  8. Supplier Diversity/Certification: For women-owned businesses
  9. Conference Program: High level educational sessions in three breakouts on January 24 and 25
  10. Champions for Women in Business Awards Luncheon: Awards luncheon and keynote on January 24 (proceeds will benefit the United Way of Miami-Dade)

 

 

Conference Program
(Program subject to change without notice)

Conference Session Grid

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Thursday, January 24, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Success Stories, Keynote Presentation & Continental Breakfast (open to all attendees)

B2B Sourcing Expo Exhibits
10:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm-5:30 pm

Vendor Sessions Exhibition Floor   
10:30am-11:15am & 11:30am–12:15pm

Conference Morning Sessions (paid program)
10:30am - 12:00noon

Champions for Women in Business Awards Program & Luncheon (proceeds benefiting the United Way of Miami-Dade)
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Vendor Sessions Exhibition Floor
2:00pm-2:45pm & 3:00pm-3:45pm

Conference Afternoon Sessions (paid program)
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Welcome Networking Reception (open to all attendees)
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Friday, January 25, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Outlook for Women in Corporate America, Keynote Panel Presentation & Continental Breakfast (open to all attendees)

B2B Sourcing Expo Exhibits
10:30am – 1:00pm

Vendor Sessions Exhibition Floor
10:30am-11:15am

Conference Morning Sessions (paid program)
10:45am – 12:00noon

Venture Fair Workshop Exhibition Floor Presentation Room
11:15am – 12:30pm

Recruiting & Procurement Business Matchmaking Exhibition Floor (designated booths)
11:15am – 12:30pm


 

 


The LEADER Summit is part of The Women’s Congress group of properties
designed for professional women across industries, disciplines, careers, levels and cultures.