Conference
The Leadership Conference: 2026 Des Moines
Oct. 14, 2026 | Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, Iowa
Featuring Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Bluder, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East and Julie Averill!
Leadership development for women & allies
Conferences, workshops, events, and more to engage virtually and in-person.
Conferences
Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings including workshops, conferences, and more offered in-person and virtually.
Conference
The Leadership Conference: 2026 Quad Cities
Nov. 12, 2026 | Waterfront Convention Center | Bettendorf, Iowa
Featuring Tara Lipinski, Penn and Kim Holderness and more to be announced!
Conference
The Leadership Conference: 2027 Cedar Rapids
April 20-21, 2027 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Celebrate 20 years of Women Lead Change!
Conference
The Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar Rapids
April 21-22, 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Join us at The Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar Rapids! Two days of tactical leadership development, peer-to-peer networking, and more for women leaders and allies.
Workshops
Our workshops are open to everyone.
Workshop
All Access Virtual Series
Jan. - Dec. 2026 | All Access Virtual
The All Access Virtual Series is designed to provide a once a month, virtual, via zoom webinar, 45 minute learning sessions that span across many differing topics.
Workshop
Quad Cities Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships
Sept. 2, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Rhythm City Casino Resort
In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.
Workshop
Cedar Valley Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships
Sept. 3, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Diamond Event Center
In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.
Workshop
Corridor Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships
Sept. 3, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids
In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.
Workshop
Metro Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships
Oct. 14, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Iowa Events Center
In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.
