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Women in Leadership Conference

The 26th annual Women in Leadership Conference will be held February 2026 at Rice University in Houston, TX. The conference has been a beacon of inspiration in the Houston community, empowering women to accomplish their career goals.

Pass the Torch:
Together We Will Carry the Flame

In panel discussions and interactive workshops, attendees hear from leaders across different industries, explore various approaches to leadership, and discuss future opportunities for success.

The Women in Leadership Conference is organized by a committee of Rice University MBA leaders, both women and men. This leadership conference's objective is to:

  • Provide present and future women business leaders with a unique forum to exchange ideas
  • Provide women an opportunity to gain thought leadership on professional development and issues important to women in today’s workforce
  • Offer a significant opportunity for corporations and industry leaders to directly contribute to the development of women leaders in the community

Agenda

Time
Description
8:15 - 8:35 a.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:40 - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Keynote Address

9:45 - 11:50 a.m.

Panel Sessions

11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 - 2:50 p.m.

Interactive Workshops & Networking Opportunities

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Reception

 

Past Conferences

  • "Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating 25 Years of Impact"

    February 28, 2025
    Program | Photos

  • "Challenge. Disrupt. Elevate: Making Room for Women Everywhere."

    February 9, 2024
    Program | Photos

  • "Every woman. Every voice." 

    February 10, 2023
    Program | Photos

  • "Empow(her): How to Succeed While Lifting Others Up" 

    February 11, 2022
    Program | Photos

  • "Authentic Voices: Defining and Expressing Your True Identity" 

    February 12, 2021
    Program

  • "A Leading Light for 20 Years" 

    February 14, 2020
    Program | Photos

  • "Be the Change" 

    February 8, 2019
    Program | Photos

  • "Deliberate Leadership: Forging Your Path With Purpose"

    February 9, 2018
    Program | Photos

  • "Unlocking the Power of Partnerships" 

    February 10, 2017
    Program | Photos

  • "Forging New Paths: Redefining Leadership" 

    February 12, 2016
    Program | Photos

  • "Making Your Mark: In Pursuit of Leadership"

    February 6, 2015
    Program 

  • "A View from the Top"

    February 14, 2014
    Program 

Past Sponsors

Cheniere
HP
Aramco
NRG Energy, Inc
Phillips 66
SheSpace
Worley
Chevron
Liberty Energy
Steel Blue
Vopak
BreakingBounds
Luvsip Coffee
Pinkcareers
Shell Oil Company
The Texas Heart Institute

 

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