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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! However, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. If you’d like to be notified should additional Conference tickets become available, please join our ticket waitlist. Also, 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

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

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist & Founder, Algorithmic Justice League

Radhika Jones
Radhika Jones

Editor-in-Chief, Vanity Fair

Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Everything Everywhere & TIME’s 2022 Icon of the Year

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Confirmed Breakout Speakers:

Tanya Alcorn
Tanya Alcorn

SVP, Sterile Injectables & Biotech Operations, Pfizer

Kimberly Brown
Kimberly Brown

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

Carolina Caro
Carolina Caro

Leadership & DEI Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Traine

Laurie Dalton White
Laurie Dalton White

Founding Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Conferences for Women

Carol Fulp
Carol Fulp

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

Angela Garbes
Angela Garbes

Author, Essential Labor

Lori Lebson
Lori Lebson

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

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

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. 


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

Want help convincing your boss to fund your attendance at the Conference? Use our Request to Attend Conference Template!


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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