MILWAUKEE, WI, November 13, 2024 — Mark your calendar and join over 500 professionals at UW-Milwaukee’s Women Leaders Conference on Friday, March 7, 2025. This highly anticipated event will take place in person at the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee and will also be available via livestream, providing flexible options for attendees everywhere. 

This year’s theme, “Connect, Recharge and Ignite,” is designed to inspire through dynamic sessions and features two impactful keynote speakers. 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 & Peel,” will share their unique insights and experiences. Plus, more than 20 professionals, thought leaders and visionaries from various industries will present on topics of growth, leadership and personal empowerment. 

“We are thrilled to open registration for the 2025 Women Leaders Conference,” says Anne O’Meara, Women Leaders Conference director. “This is a unique opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together, share their knowledge and inspire one another. Our goal is for attendees to leave with the tools and insights they need to excel in their leadership journeys.”   

Conference highlights include:  

  • Keynote presentations by empowering women leaders: Admiral Michelle J. Howard and Tara Schuster 
  • Breakout sessions led by regional experts in technology and AI, personal and professional wellness, organizational culture, communication and leadership 
  • Guided discussions where participants can connect with others who share similar interests and goals 
  • A closing session focused on strategies for negotiating your worth 

To register and secure your spot at the 2025 Women Leaders Conference, please visit https://uwm.edu/sce/conferences/women-leaders. Seats are limited, so early registration is suggested.  

The Women Leaders Conference offers many great sponsorship opportunities. Please contact Liza Longhini, University Advancement Director, lizal@uwm.edu or 414.227.3252. 

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