Women in Leadership Conference

The 26th annual Women in Leadership Conference will be held on February 27, 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.

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Legacy of Leadership:
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

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

(Agenda is tentative and subject to change)

 

Past Conferences

• 2025

  "Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating 25 Years of Impact"

  February 28, 2025
  Photos | Program

  

• 2024

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

  February 9, 2024
  Photos | Program

  

• 2023

  "Every woman. Every voice." 

  February 10, 2023
  Photos | Program

  

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  2022

  • "Empow(her): How to Succeed While Lifting Others Up" 
    February 11, 2022
    Program | Photos

  2021

  • "Authentic Voices: Defining and Expressing Your True Identity" 
    February 12, 2021
    Program

  2020

  • "A Leading Light for 20 Years" 
    February 14, 2020
    Program | Photos

  2019

  • "Be the Change" 
    February 8, 2019
    Program | Photos

  2018

  • "Deliberate Leadership: Forging Your Path With Purpose"
    February 9, 2018
    Program | Photos

  2017

  • "Unlocking the Power of Partnerships" 
    February 10, 2017
    Program | Photos

  2016

  • "Forging New Paths: Redefining Leadership" 
    February 12, 2016
    Program | Photos

  2015

  • "Making Your Mark: In Pursuit of Leadership"
    February 6, 2015
    Program 

  2014

  • "A View from the Top"
    February 14, 2014
    Program