Inspiration, Motivation, and Connection—Wherever You Are.
A Day to Focus on You
Inspiration from leaders who share their stories of professional and personal development to empower you as you craft your own
Motivation and expertise from CEOs, founders, authors, and other thought leaders offering perspectives and actionable ideas to help you get unstuck and keep you moving forward
Connection with an active community of more than 15,000 women helping women – on Conference day and beyond
Keynote Speakers
Stacey Abrams, founder, #1 New York Times best-selling author, and voter rights activist
Access to two keynote sessions featuring multiple speakers on Conference Day
Three breakout session time periods on Conference day, with twelve different sessions to choose from, including LIVE speaker Q&A.
On-demand playback of ALL breakout sessions and additional programming in the Exhibit Hall
LIVE one-on-one Resume Review, and Career Coaching sessions with local experts
A completely re-imagined virtual Exhibit Hall
Multiple opportunities to network with fellow attendees and leaders from the CFW community
“This was one of the best conferences I have attended. It was very motivational and inspirational and made me walk away thinking, “I can do this!”—2020 Virtual Attendee
Breakout Session Topics
Leadership
Enabling Trust in Times of Transition and Change
The Burnout Fix
Strategic Foresight: How to Show Up When Disruption Happens…Again
Career Advancement
Productivity: Overcoming the Cultural Pressures Facing Women Today
The Lost Art of Connecting: Reclaim the Power of Human Contact
How to Stay Relevant in a Changing Workplace
Justice, Equity & Inclusion
Rebuilding Better and More Equitable Workplaces
Othering: Skills for Belonging in a Virtual Workplace
Racial Justice: Navigating the Workplace with Dignity
Personal Development
No Such Thing as Normal: A Guide for Mental Well-being
Fighting Fear and Living Audaciously
Radical Hope: Getting Through Grief and Healing the Heart
Breakout Speakers
Jennifer Brown, diversity, inclusion & workplace strategist
Austin Channing Brown, media producer, best-selling author, and racial justice advocate
Erin Falconer, editor-in-chief & co-owner, Pick the Brain and author, How to Get Sh*t Done
Allyson Felix, legendary Olympic gold athlete, advocate for women’s rights and founder, Saysh @allysonfelix
Bryony Gordon, award-winning journalist, mental health campaigner & best-selling author, No Such Thing as Normal
Submit your questions during breakout sessions, and they may be answered live by the speaker.
On-Demand Playback—Attendees will also have the opportunity to watch ALL of the breakout sessions ON-DEMAND through December 17th, 2021.
Organized Networking Opportunities
Facilitated Networking Discussions—An opportunity for attendees to join live, small-group discussions with top executives to power their personal and professional growth.
Peer Networking Chat Groups—A platform to connect with other attendees with similar interests and challenges.
Public Breakout Session Chats—A way for attendees to share comments and questions during breakout sessions.
Private 1:1 & Group Messaging—A place for attendees to “meet up” with other attendees throughout the conference.
The 17th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women will be held virtually on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
