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WomenRising Spring 2026

A Half-Day Leadership and Empowerment Conference

April 13, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm Mountain   |   Live Virtual Event

Rise. Lead. Thrive.

Early-Bird $50 Discount Ends Soon!

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Join hundreds of ambitious, high-achieving businesswomen across industries for WomenRising 2026—a dynamic half-day virtual conference designed to empower, elevate, and ignite the next chapter of your leadership journey.

Whether you're aiming for the next promotion, navigating complex leadership dynamics, or simply seeking renewed purpose, this is your moment to rise.

Powerhouse Speakers

Elyse Slayton
Elyse Slayton
Chief Marketing OfficerWomens NBA Dallas Wings
Lynn Serra
Lynn Serra
Process Transformation DirectorCiti
Marcella Moreno-Orellana
Marcella Moreno-Orellana
Senior DirectorAirbus Helicopters
Nicole Husband
Nicole Husband
Group VP, People & CultureWarner Bros. Discovery
Karen Van Every
Karen Van Every
Head of Product Design for EngagementCNN
Anjali Ahuja
Anjali Ahuja
Vice PresidentIron Mountain
Laura Lemons
Laura Lemons
Associate DirectorEli Lilly
Nicole Colehamer
Nicole Colehamer
Leader Solutions EngineeringVonage
Anu Kharadkar
Anu Kharadkar
Global Strategy Directorspan>Sherwin-Williams
Diana Roberts
Diana Roberts
Sr DirectorRicoh
Leslie Hefter
Leslie Hefter
Global Channel DevelopmentDHL eCommerc
Vasudhara Kantroo
Vasudhara Kantroo
Senior DirectorDropbox

🎤 Transformational Keynotes

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The Leader’s Mindset Reset: Aligning Your Purpose and Your Leadership.

Nicole Husband
Group VP, People & Culture at Warner Bros. Discovery

A transformative journey into the heart of purposeful leadership — where you rediscover who you are as a leader, realign what drives you, and reset the mindset that shapes every decision you make.

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Crisis, Clarity & Courage: Leading Through the Hard Moments.

Laura Lemons
Associate Director at Eli Lilly

When the pressure mounts and the path forward blurs, discover how the most decisive leaders find clarity in chaos and the courage to act when it matters most.

Panels with Candid Truths

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Reclaiming Your Time: A Modern Approach to Burnout, Boundaries & Well-Being.

Leaders from Citi, Vonage, Iron Mountain, and Airbus

A bold and empowering exploration of how modern professionals can break free from the cycle of exhaustion, reclaim ownership of their time, and build a life defined by boundaries, balance, and lasting well-being.

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When It’s Time to Pivot: Reinventing Yourself Without Starting Over.

Leaders from CNN, Sherwin-Williams, Ricoh, DHL and Dropbox

A liberating and deeply practical session that shows you how to harness everything you have already built — your experience, your strengths, and your story — to reinvent yourself boldly without abandoning the foundation that makes you who you are.

Why Attend WomenRising?

Top-tier women leaders sharing candid stories and actionable advice
Zero fluff—only real talk from women who've been there
Network digitally with like-minded, driven professionals
Leave recharged, refocused, and reconnected to your potential

Full Conference Agenda

11:00 AM
Crisis, Clarity & Courage: Leading Through the Hard Moments.
Laura Lemons
Laura Lemons
Associate Director Eli Lilly and Company
11:30 AM
Panel: Reclaiming Your Time: A Modern Approach to Burnout, Boundaries & Well-Being.
Lynn Serra
Lynn Serra
Process transformation Director Citi
Nicole Colehamer
Nicole Colehamer
Leader Solutions Engineering Vonage
Anjali Ahuja
Anjali Ahuja
Vice President Iron Mountain
Marcella Moreno-Orellana
Marcella Moreno-Orellana
Senior Director Airbus Helicopters
Elyse Slayton
Elyse Slayton
Chief Marketing Officer Womens NBA Dallas Wings/span>
12:15 PM
Keynote: The Leader’s Mindset Reset: Aligning Your Purpose and Your Leadership.
Nicole Husband
Nicole Husband, Esq., CPCC
Group VP, People & Culture Warner Bros. Discovery.
12:45 PM
Panel: When It’s Time to Pivot: Reinventing Yourself Without Starting Over.
Anu Kharadkar
Anu Kharadkar
Global Strategy Director Sherwin-Williams
Karen Van Every
Karen Van Every
Head of Product Design CNN
Diana Roberts
Diana Roberts
Sr Director Ricoh
Leslie Hefter
Leslie Hefter
Sr. Director, DHL eCommerce
Vasudhara Kantroo
Vasudhara Kantroo
Senior Director Dropbox

What Past Attendees Say

★★★★★   4.9     Google Verified Business Reviews
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"Inspiring speakers who motivate us all to build our relationships with our fellow women leaders."

- Jolene Vos-Camy, Calvin University

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"I highly recommend this community for all women."

- Giselle Sandy-Phillips, Constellation

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"Great webinar topics and speakers! Looking forward to more ..."

- Dolly Greenhalgh, Playworks

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"The meetings are always valuable to me."

- Julie Mobley, Cullman Internal Medicine

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"The speakers are really great. They offer practical advice and inspiration for women in the workplace."

- Krista Bednorz, Wayne & Roberts

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"Came through again with meaningful content that was a valuable use of my time."

- Maria McWilliams, Vanderlande

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"Really enjoy the speakers and the connection to other women leaders. Valuable group."

- Shannon McVeigh, RSM Enterprises

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"Great thought provoking presentations."

- Tamaki Stratman, The Historical Society

Why Register Now?

Registering early is not just about saving $50 — it is about securing your place in a community that fills up fast. Every day you wait costs you money. Once capacity is reached registration closes (most of our events Sell Out). Your calendar fills up. The event date is closer than it looks. Those who plan to "register later" often find the date has passed, the event filled up, or the Early Bird passed. You miss the pre-event community. Most importantly, registered attendees receive advance access to resources and the WomenRising community immediately upon registering — content and connections not available to late registrants.