Category Archives: Latest News
BIG NEWS: The Power of Us, Quantified in HBR
We’re proud to have made it into the Harvard Business Review today, in an article by happiness researcher and Conference for Women veteran Shawn Achor. You can read the full article here, but here are our main takeaways: People can be cynical about the utility of women’s professional conferences. Achor’s [male] seatmate on a recent flight said “I’m all for equality, but I’m not sure what good it will do.” … [ more ]
Do you or your attendees require a special meal at lunch?
The lunch menu has been chosen for the 2017 conference and we are pleased to offer the following: Standard Meal: ❦ Chicken & Vegetable Farro Salad: Butternut squash, dried cranberries, endive lettuce, charred kale, basil and maple citrus dressing with sliced marinated grilled chicken ❦ Granny’s Purse: Granny Smith apples wrapped in old-fashioned pie dough with caramel crème anglaise Alternate Meal: (The alternate meal is gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.) ❦ Quinoa Salad: Butternut Squash, … [ more ]
New Security Procedures for 2017
While attending the MA Conference for Women at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, please note that magnetometers will be in use and weapons of all kinds will be forbidden from the event. Please refrain from bringing large bags containing unnecessary items to expedite your entry through security. Backpacks will be allowed, but are discouraged due to the amount of time it takes to search all of the compartments. Please … [ more ]
Bring [Extra] Hats & Gloves to The 2017 Conference
Big hearts warm tiny hands and little ears: Help Cradles to Crayons collect 2,500 hats and gloves for local children in need. Bring your donation of new hats & gloves with you to the conference – booth #233! Winter is upon us, and the Massachusetts Conference for Women and Cradles to Crayons are once again teaming up to collect 2,500 pairs of hats and gloves to distribute to children in poverty and … [ more ]
MassWomen App FAQ
How do I download the app? Just search “MassWomen” in your app store, or use the appropriate download link below. What if I already have the app from the 2016 Conference? You’ll have to delete the old app and download the latest version from your app store. How do I log in? Tap “LOGIN” in the top-right corner, then simply type in your email address and click “Continue.” How do … [ more ]
Ways to Help #Harvey Storm Victims
Our hearts go out to all the Harvey hurricane and flood victims. If you are looking for ways to help, the New York Times recommends these national organizations: The American Red Cross is accepting donations on its website. You can also text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10. AmeriCares takes medicine and supplies to survivors. Catholic Charities provides food, clothing, shelter and support services to those from all religious backgrounds. Donations to the Salvation Army can be … [ more ]
Additional Ticket Notification List
The 2017 MA Conference for Women is sold out and we do not anticipate releasing any more tickets. However, if you would like to be notified if any tickets do become available, please fill out the form below. To get a mini-Conference experience, we recommend attending Opening Night, held 5-8pm on December 6th. By filling out this form you will also be added to our regular mailing list. If you … [ more ]
2016 Speaker Highlights
We went through 2016 attendee evaluations and our own web metrics to compile this list of 2016’s most-loved speakers, sessions and teleclasses (posted online as podcasts). We hope you find some downtime as 2016 rolls into 2017 to watch, listen and enjoy!
Looking for Your Headshot?
Free headshots were a big hit at the 2016 Conference! If you need to locate yours, please use the links below. If you were photographed in the… State Street Social Hub, you can find and download your headshot here. Liberty Mutual booth, go here. Luna booth, go here and enter password LunaLove to download. Thermo Fisher booth on Dec. 7 (Opening Night), go here. on Dec. 8 (Conference Day), go here. … [ more ]
2017 Conference Logistics
This year promises to be a big one, so we want you to be as prepared as we are. Read on for important logistical information, and stay tuned for one more email from us to help you plan your day at the Conference. We’re Starting Earlier This Year Please begin to arrive as early as 6:30 am to pass through security and begin enjoying all the Exhibit Hall has to … [ more ]