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The 2023 Massachusetts Conference for Women

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— December 14th —

The 2023 In-Person Massachusetts Conference for Women is now SOLD OUT! For details on tickets to our all-day Virtual National Conference for Women taking place March 14, 2024, please subscribe to our newsletter.

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The Massachusetts Conference for Women is back in 2023! 

Join us in person Thursday, December 14th at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center as we welcome an incredible lineup of speakers, friends, and longtime attendees. 

What to Expect

Full access to a day of programming that includes:

  • Inspirational and cutting-edge program of keynote speakers
  • Opportunity to choose from 10 breakout sessions across multiple tracks including leadership, career and personal development
  • Morning Mentor Moments featuring panels with Conference board members and local community leaders to answer your most pressing career questions and share invaluable lessons
  • Timely content and actionable skill-building sessions featuring experts on the Learning Burst Stage
  • Structured and informal networking opportunities with peers and our sponsors
  • Full access to the Interactive Hall featuring women-owned businesses and non-profits, lounge areas, wellness opportunities and fun activities to support your development at work and in life
  • Robust career services including first come first serve 1:1 coaching sessions and resume reviews
  • Complimentary boxed lunch and reserved seating for the keynote session

Plus, a BIG added bonus: 

Your ticket also gives you access to an all-day Virtual National Conference for Women celebrating Women’s History Month on March 14, 2024. This first-ever event will bring together tens of thousands of women from the Commonwealth and our sister conferences in PennsylvaniaTexas, and California. Details to come!

Ticket Prices

Regular Tickets [SOLD OUT]

$325 each or $3,250 for a table of 10

*Limit 100 tickets per transaction.


Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Jacinda Ardern
The Rt. Hon. Dame
Jacinda Ardern
(juh· SIN· duh ARR·durn)

Prime Minister, New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Special Envoy, Christchurch Call to Action; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize

Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood

Two-time Booker Prize-winning Author of over 50 books, including The Handmaid’s Tale

Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Dr. Joy Buolamwini
(BOLLUM-wee-nee)

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist & Founder, Algorithmic Justice League

America Ferrera
America Ferrera

Emmy, Golden Globe & SAG award-winning Actress, Director, Producer

Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Opinion Section Host & Writer, The New York Times, podcast Host, First Person & former NPR Journalist

Radhika Jones
Radhika Jones
(ruh- DEE- kuh)

Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair

Ellen McGirt
Ellen McGirt

Editor-in-chief, Design Observer

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Confirmed Breakout Speakers:

Dr. Modupe Akinola
Dr. Modupe Akinola
(Muh-DOO-peh Ack-in-OH-la)

Faculty Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics, Columbia University

Caroline Arnold
Caroline Arnold

EVP, Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer, State Street Corporation

Tanya Alcorn
Tanya Alcorn

SVP, Sterile Injectables & Biotech Operations, Pfizer

Dorothy Barr
Dorothy Barr

SVP, Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Lantheus

Kim Binette
Kim Binette

Managing Director, Head, IT Program Management Office, State Street Corporation

Dominique Brewer
Dominique Brewer

Head of Culture & Engagement, U.S. Business Unit, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Kimberly Brown
Kimberly Brown

Career & Leadership Expert and Author, Next, Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love

Danae Bucci
Danae Bucci

Reporter, WCVB Channel 5

Valerie Buckingham
Valerie Buckingham

CMO, Plume

Peggy Byrd
Peggy Byrd

Chief Marketing Officer, The Boston Globe

Carolina Caro
Carolina Caro

Leadership & DEI Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Traine

Natanja Craig Oquendo
Natanja Craig Oquendo

Executive Director, Boston Women’s Fund

Monisha Dabek
Monisha Dabek

Chief Commercial Officer & General Manager, USA, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Board Member, MA Conference for Women

Laurie Dalton White
Laurie Dalton White

Founding Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women

Tiziana Dearing
Tiziana Dearing

Host, Radio Boston, WBUR

Carol Fulp
Carol Fulp

CEO, Fulp Diversity and Founding Board Member, MA Conference for Women

Angela Garbes
Angela Garbes
(gar-BEZ)

Author, Essential Labor

Amy Gross
Amy Gross

SVP & Global Practice Leader, Private Equity and Merger & Acquisitions, Liberty Mutual Insurance 

Nathalie Grenache
Nathalie Grenache

SVP, People & Culture – Global Specialty Care and North America, Sanofi

Mary Anne Heino
Mary Anne Heino

CEO, Lantheus

Yvette Hollingsworth Clark
Yvette Hollingsworth Clark

EVP & Chief Compliance Officer, State Street Corporation

Alba Kiihl
Alba Kiihl

 Head, Compliance Risk Testing Team at State Street Corporation

Lori Lebson
Lori Lebson

Senior Vice President, North America Medical Affairs, the US businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Suevon Lee
 Suevon Lee
(Soo-VON)

Education Editor, WBUR

Shirley Leung
Shirley Leung

Columnist & Host, Say More podcast The Boston Globe

Justine Levin-Allerhand
Justine Levin-Allerhand

Senior Partner, Flagship Pioneering

Kristy Lilas
Kristy Lilas

VP, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, GoDaddy

Jenny Odell
Jenny Odell

Writer, Artist & best-selling Author, Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock

Kim Peretti
Kim Peretti

Chief Customer Officer, Klaviyo

Julie Rice
Julie Rice

Co-founder, Peoplehood & Co-founder, SoulCycle

Eve Rodsky
Eve Rodsky

Creative Leadership expert and New York Times best-selling Author, Find Your Unicorn Space

Jennifer Schneiders, PhD
Jennifer Schneiders, PhD

Division President, Diagnostic Solutions, Hologic, Inc. 

Melissa Shore
Melissa Shore

VP, Employee Experience, UKG

Micho Spring
Micho Spring

Former Chief Reputation Officer, Weber Shandwick; MACFW Board Treasurer

Pushpinder Toor
Pushpinder Toor

VP & General Manager, Arbortext Business Unit, PTC


7 Good Reasons to Attend This Year’s Conference

  1. Gain perspective on your goals at a time when many women are rethinking their priorities and careers. 
  2. Learn practical, actionable advice to help you navigate your career.
  3. Broaden your network through ample opportunities to connect with peers and leaders from dozens of leading businesses across the region. 
  4. Get expert answers during Q&A sessions with all breakout speakers.
  5. Enjoy a bustling exhibit hall where you can meet women helping women from across our region – and support women-owned businesses.
  6. Feel energized by the unique experience of being in the same room with thousands of other professional women.
  7. Strengthen your team by attending with colleagues. Or just share the community spirit by coming with friends.

Have Your Company Send You to This Year’s Conference

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What Our Attendees Say

attendees posing for a group photo at the MA Conference for Women

Last Year’s Keynote Speakers:


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