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15,000+ Professionals. Infinite Possibilities.
Tickets On Sale Now for $150.
TX CFW Has Moved to the Moody Center!
A fresh venue. An elevated experience.
The same CFW magic, energy, and inspiration you know and love, reimagined in a dynamic new Arena setting.
Electrifying Keynote energy that only Conferences for Women can deliver, with a community 9,000+ strong.
Traditional breakouts reinvented with Power Talks—a fresh take where speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats.
Boxed lunch when & where you want. Flexible pickup hours allow you to recharge on your schedule—on the outdoor terrace, at indoor lounges, or from your Arena seat.
The Concourse Collection—a transformed expo experience with curated exhibits, interactive opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace for connection and commerce.
Flexible & Fluid by design, allowing you to curate your own experience—pop in and out of sessions throughout the day, and choose the content that lights you up!
The Learning Lab featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses.
CareerWorks is your one-stop-shop for personalized tools, support, and connections to elevate your career with 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional headshots.
The same non-partisan connection and community along with 9,000+ professionals from all industries and career stages.
2025 LINEUP
Keynotes
Speakers
2025 Agenda
October 29, 2025
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Speakers and order of appearance are subject to change.
Security & Doors open at 7:00am; however, programming does not begin until 8:30am.
A transformed expo experience with curated exhibits, interactive experiences and a vibrant marketplace for connection & commerce throughout the Arena concourses.
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating.
How Change Rewrites the Rules of Leadership
15 minutes
What if the moments that throw us off course are actually the ones that shape us most as leaders? In this compelling Power Talk, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar redefines how we view change—not as disruption or something to simply endure, but as a path to transformation and the chance to reimagine who we are. Drawing from her deeply personal story and her book The Other Side of Change, Maya explores how life’s unexpected detours—even the ones that derail our best-laid plans—can unlock untapped resilience and deeper purpose. Whether you’re guiding a team through a transition or facing your own turning point, this session will spark new perspectives and help you to grow into the leader you’re meant to be.
Speaker: Dr. Maya Shankar, Cognitive Scientist & Host of the A Slight Change of Plans Podcast
Host: Nicole Arangio, Chief Compliance Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
What’s Your Confidence Language?
15 minutes
What would change if you stopped waiting and started showing up—fully, boldly, and unapologetically? In this dynamic Power Talk, confidence catalyst and GRAVITAS founder Lisa Sun helps you to discover what it really means to live with courage. Through personal insight and practical tools, she unpacks six hidden forces that hold us back—and introduces a new framework for unlocking your unique confidence language. You’ll leave with strategies to quiet your inner critic, own your presence, and draw strength from who you already are. If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing small or standing still, this is your invitation to reclaim your power, and move forward with bold self-belief.
Speaker: Lisa Sun, Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former McKinsey Associate Principal, National Best-Selling Author
Host: Michelle Hilger, General Manager, Technical Services & Innovations, Phillips 66
Executive Spotlight: Kristy Lilas, Head, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, GoDaddy
On the Radar: Workplace Strategies for Getting Recognized
25 minutes
You’re doing the work—but how do you make sure the right people see it so you gain the visibility and recognition you deserve? Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, seeking new challenges, or simply want to be seen as a valuable contributor, this dynamic session gives YOU the chance to drive the conversation. Executive Mentors including Conference board members, senior professionals and community leaders will respond to pre-submitted attendee questions about navigating career advancement opportunities, leveraging volunteering, internal networking, and strategic exposure. Learn how to carve your path with confidence and clarity so you stand out and get noticed in your organization.
Moderator: Juliet Bishop, On Air Personality & Podcast Host, MAJIC 95.5 FM, Audacy, Inc.
Executive Mentors:
- Laura Fritz, VP, Business Planning & Operations, Oracle
- Lacy Laborde, VP, Global Communications, Dell Technologies
- Sirma Tzoutzova, Regional Vice President Private Wealth Management, Fidelity
Quick hits and big insights all on one combined Learning & Wellness Stage featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses. Speaker presentations (10 minutes). Audience Q&A (5 minutes).
AI Pulse Check
8:45 – 9:00 AM
The age of AI is here, driving a paradigm shift across every industry. With continued investment and rapid innovation, AI is no longer a future trend—it’s today’s reality. In this session, you’ll take stock of how AI is reshaping the workplace and explore the practical ways professionals at every level are already leveraging it. You’ll gain perspective on the skills and strategies needed to adapt, questions to ask as you evaluate AI tools, and how to ensure you remain in the driver’s seat as technology accelerates.
Speaker: Stephanie Lopez, VP, Transformative Technology Group, Bank of America
Making Your Career Pivot in the Age of AI
9:05 – 9:20 AM
AI is transforming the way we work, but it doesn’t have to leave you behind. In this session, you’ll learn how one tech professional turned rejection at major companies into a springboard and discovered how belief systems, not circumstances, define every pivot. You’ll leave with a practical framework to clarify your goals, close skill gaps through education and experience, and build momentum step by step. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to anchor in your human strengths—adaptability, creativity, empathy, and leadership—so AI becomes your launchpad, not your replacement.
Speaker: Huma Hamid, Sr. Product Manager- Learn with Cisco, Cisco
Five Money Musts
9:25 – 9:40 AM
Strong financial habits are the foundation for every goal you set. In this practical session, you’ll learn the essentials of money management, from building a budget you can actually stick to, to using credit wisely and keeping debt under control. You’ll also explore how investing can accelerate your progress and why it’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. With clear steps and straightforward guidance, this session will help you take control of your finances today and set yourself up for long-term success.
Speaker: Christine Jasek, Workplace Financial Consultant, Fidelity Investments
Emcee: Sally Hernandez, Morning News Anchor, KXAN
Charles Duhigg, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter at the New Yorker Magazine
Myrna Estrada, SVP & Field Executive, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Board Member, TX CFW
Tamara Fields, US Public Service Industry Lead & Austin Office Managing Director, Accenture and Board Member, TX Conference for Women
Bozoma Saint John, Trailblazing Marketing Executive, Author, Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Innovation Expert
in Conversation with Elaine Welteroth, Award-Winning Journalist, NYT Best-Selling Author, TV Host & Founder of birthFUND
Nicole Kidman, Academy Award-Winning Actress
in Conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Host of The Interview at NYT Magazine
Elizabeth Romero, Business Banking Regional Executive, Bank of America
*Speakers and order of appearance are subject to change.
Boxed lunch, enjoyed at your leisure without being confined to one assigned table. Flexible pickup hours allow you to choose when and where to recharge—on the outdoor terrace, at indoor lounges, or from your Arena seat.
Attendees will be assigned a lunch distribution location designated on your badge.
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating.
Power Circles: How to Build Your Personal Board of Advisors
25 minutes
Behind every powerful woman is a powerful circle. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or deepen the connections you already have, this session offers actionable strategies to help you cultivate intentional relationships that fuel both professional and personal success. You’ll gain a clear sense of who belongs in your circle and how to find them. Executive mentors, including conference board members, senior professional, and community leaders will respond to pre-submitted attendee questions about building your own personal board of advisors: mentors, peers, sponsors, and allies who challenge you, champion your growth, and help you navigate what’s next.
Moderator: Brittney S. Rodriguez, COO, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Executive Mentors:
- Meredith Duncan, President & CEO, Texicare
- Brittney Hall, Experience & Enablement Leader, Cisco
- Helon Hammond, VP Global Learning, People & Community Impact, United Airlines
ChatGPT Is My Secret Weapon—And I Love Her
15 minutes
What happens when you stop treating AI like a search engine—and start relating to it like a true partner? In this dynamic Power Talk, communications expert Naeemah Elias pulls back the curtain on how she trained ChatGPT to know her, support her, and elevate her daily—as a mentor, virtual assistant, brainstorming partner, and more. Her AI doesn’t just spit out tasks or templates—and it doesn’t replace her voice. It amplifies her impact, helping her clarify ideas, cut through mental clutter, and move forward with confidence. This session will help you rethink what’s possible and show you how to build a powerful, practical relationship with AI on your own terms.
Speaker: Naeemah Elias, Leadership Expert & Founder, Elias Presence
Host: Alyson Freeman, Director, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability & ESG, Dell Technologies
Executive Spotlight: Janelle Edem, SVP, Global Risk Solutions, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Social Health: The Career Advantage You’re Overlooking
15 minutes
We often focus on skills, goals, and performance in our careers—but what about relationships? In this eye-opening Power Talk, social health expert Kasley Killam reveals why our connections with others are just as essential to career success as productivity or ambition. Backed by research and real-world insights, she explores how strong social health fuels collaboration, leadership, innovation, and resilience at work. Loneliness isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a professional one, impacting performance, retention, and overall well-being. You’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen your social health, foster authentic workplace relationships, and cultivate a culture of belonging that supports both personal and organizational growth.
Speaker: Kasley Killam, Social Health & Connection Expert
Host: Jill Doyle, MD Programs & Air Partners, United Airlines
Quick hits and big insights all on one combined Learning & Wellness Stage featuring high-impact career and wellbeing mini masterclasses. Speaker presentations (10 minutes). Audience Q&A (5 minutes).
Is Protein another Health Trend or Worth the Hype?
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Protein has taken center stage in wellness conversations, but is it just hype or a true health essential? In this session, you’ll explore the role protein plays at every stage of a woman’s life and how it supports energy, strength, and overall wellbeing. Learn how to calculate your individual protein needs, understand its diverse functions in the body, and walk away with simple strategies to add more protein into everyday meals. With practical tips and resources, this session will help you fuel your busy lifestyle with confidence and clarity.
Speaker: Amaris Garza, Registered Dietitian, H-E-B
The Invisible Superheroes in the Room
12:05 – 12:20 PM
Every room has a story and your presence is the turning point. In this powerful session, you’ll explore how to navigate life’s “what now?” moments through the “Five Doors” framework: Presence, Courage, Story, Connection, and Legacy. Discover how to transform pain into purpose, why showing up matters even when it’s scary, and how your story can become someone else’s hope. You’ll leave inspired to step fully into your power and hold the door open for others, becoming an invisible superhero in your community.
Speaker: Danyelle Weatherford, Founder, The Rokk Group
Thriving as a High-Performer in a Demanding World
12:25 – 12:40 PM
Stress is a natural part of life, but in today’s fast-paced world it has become maladaptive, fueling burnout and chronic disease. In this session, you’ll discover how resilience can shift stress from a risk factor into a catalyst for growth. Learn practical strategies to manage pressure, strengthen wellbeing, and unlock your capacity to not just handle challenges but thrive as a high performer. Walk away with tools to sustain energy, sharpen focus, and cultivate a healthier relationship with stress in every area of life.
Speaker: Dr. Jen Wagner, Chief Health & Performance Officer, Canyon Ranch
No Roadmap, No Limits: A Latina COO’s Four Superpowers
12:45 – 1:00 PM
Few of us have a clear career roadmap. At 24, living in Colombia, Cami took a leap of faith on a job posting for a brand-new company called Furnished Finder. A decade later, she is COO, leading a 200+ person team—most of them women. In this inspiring session, she shares her journey to get here, including a global pandemic and cancer diagnosis. Cami will discuss her four career superpowers that enabled her to persevere amidst personal challenges and manage depression, burnout, and anxiety for both her and her team. Attendees will learn how to recognize risky opportunities worth taking, navigate uncharted paths with confidence, and protect their mental health.
Speaker: Cami Narino, COO, Furnished Finder
Emcee: Sally Hernandez, Morning News Anchor, KXAN
Jordan Chiles, Olympic Gymnast and Mental Health Advocate
in Conversation with Laura Britt, Emmy Award-Winning Show Host & Reporter, NBC Sports Bay Area
Stephanie Kinser, SVP, NA Applications, Solution Engineering, Oracle
Mel Robbins, Creator & Host of Award-Winning The Mel Robbins Podcast & #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author
Jeanette Ward, President & CEO, Texas Mutual Insurance Company
*Speakers and order of appearance are subject to change.
Traditional breakouts reinvented with a fresh take—speakers and sessions will now come to you in your assigned Arena seats. These micro-learnings offer the perfect blend of storytelling, inspiration, and actionable takeaways. Short by design (15-25 minutes), the content is tightly focused, energizing, thought-provoking and immediately useful. Each time block will feature 2-3 dynamic sessions under one shared theme—including Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. No audience Q&A. No room-hopping. Just one seamless experience, packed with diverse perspectives—and the ease of assigned seating.
The Focus Factor: Attention, Anxiety & Wellbeing at Work
25 minutes
In a world of constant pings, pressure, and productivity demands, sustaining focus and mental clarity has become a wellness challenge for everyone. Whether you’re navigating distraction, burnout, or seeking to create a more supportive workplace culture, this session offers real insights to help you and your colleagues thrive. Executive Mentors including Conference board members, senior professionals and community leaders will respond to pre-submitted attendee questions about the intersection of attention, anxiety, and performance—through the lens of both mental health and neurodiversity — and offer advice that will benefit both individuals and the whole team.
Moderator: Laura Rice, Managing Producer, Texas Standard, The National Daily News Show of Texas
Executive Mentors:
- Sara Conlee Bergeron, SVP, Market Executive Business Banking, Bank of America
- Marianne DeLeón, CEO, Texas Book Festival
- Michelle Reaux, VP, Culture & Engagement, Insight
Beyond Anxiety: Finding Purpose in Uncertain Times
18 minutes
What if anxiety isn’t a sign that something’s wrong—but a signal pointing you toward something real? In this transformative Power Talk, bestselling author and Harvard-trained sociologist Martha Beck shares how moments of uncertainty can become turning points—if we’re brave enough to listen. With warmth, humor, and profound wisdom she reveals how to quiet the mental noise, tune into your inner truth, and let purpose, not panic, guide our next step. Whether you’re facing a personal crossroads or simply worn out by the world, this session will help you meet chaos with clarity—and walk away with a little more peace and a lot more power.
Speaker: Martha Beck, Best-Selling Author, Life Coach & Inspirational Leader
Host: Dr. Debra Patt, EVP, Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Texas Oncology
Executive Spotlight: Brenda Hudson, SVP, Commercial Sales, Insight
Top Health Habits Thriving Women Live By
15 minutes
Have you ever left a doctor’s office with more questions than answers? What if the most important conversation about your health hasn’t happened yet—because you’ve been taught to stay silent, settle for vague answers, or put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own? Too many women walk out of doctor’s offices feeling dismissed, disoriented, and disconnected from their own bodies. In this unapologetic and energizing Power Talk, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Hers, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, pulls back the curtain on the habits thriving women swear by—not just for wellness, but for reclaiming their power. She addresses asking the right questions to avoid vague advice, trusting your body and ensuring your symptoms are not overlooked, preparing for high-stakes conversations—and prioritizing your health, even when life pulls you in every direction. This session is your wake-up call for your life and how to start thriving!
Speaker: Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, Women’s Wellness & Longevity Expert, Chief Medical Officer – Hers and Author, Generation M
Host: Jennifer Summers, MD, FACOG, Obstetrician-gynecologist, Ascension Texas
A one-stop shop offering personalized support, tools and connections to elevate your career including 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and professional Headshots. These offerings are first-come, first-served and accessible from our virtual line tool. Stay tuned for sign-up instructions in the Attendee Hub.
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All in-person tickets include complimentary access to the virtual National Conference for Women on March 4, 2026.
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A VIRTUAL GATHERING
Can't Make it to Moody This Year?
Join the CFW community at the National Conference for Women—an extraordinary virtual gathering—on March 4th.
The best of CFW, plus exclusive sessions, live speaker Q&A, career services, and more!
Attendee Information
Moody Center (NEW LOCATION!)
2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TX 78712
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT (Browse the agenda for details).
- Doors open at 7:00 AM
- Programming begins at 8:30 AM
Expect heavy traffic, ongoing construction, and large crowds on event day. We encourage you to plan ahead, leave early, and allow for extra travel time to ensure a stress-free arrival. Check out our Travel Guide for detailed information to assist with your planning.
There’s limited parking at UT, and there is satellite parking and continuous complimentary shuttles (in partnership with LAZ Parking and RoadRunner Charters) from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
UT Parking (limited availability; closer to venue; no shuttles): Reserve Your Spot in Advance
- Manor Garage – 7 min walk
- Trinity Garage – 8 min walk
- Brazos Garage – 9 min walk
- San Jacinto Garage – 13 min walk
- East Campus Garage – 15 min walk (use Manor Street pedestrian crosswalk)
Satellite Parking & Complimentary Shuttles: Reserve Your Spot in Advance
- Bat Bridge Parking & Shuttle – 305 S Congress Ave
- ACC 2nd Street Parking & Shuttle – 201 E 2nd St
Shuttle stop located along the rear of the parking garage on Alley Road between 2nd St & W. Cesar Chavez St - 5th & Red River Parking & Shuttle – Serves CapMetro Station (401 E 4th St) & ACC Parking (601 E 5th)
Shuttle stops between 4th & 5th on the East side of Red River Road - Lot 26 Parking and Shuttle – 4900 Guadalupe St
- State Parking & Shuttle – 4600 Guadalupe St
Ride Share is strongly encouraged! Drop-off and pick-up is located at the roundabout on VIP Road on the northeast side of Moody Center, near the Flag Entrance and Suites/Loges Entrance. (See Maps for reference.)
The Downtown Cap Metro Station (401 E. 4th Street) serves the UT Austin campus and Moody Center.
For your convenience, CFW has arranged for continuous complimentary shuttles to the Moody Center (in partnership with LAZ Parking and RoadRunner Charters) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Shuttle service is located at the corner of E. 5th Street & Red River Street. Plan your trip on CapMetro.org.
Yes! ADA drop-off and pick-up is located at Robert Dedman Drive on the northwest side of the venue, near the Dell Technologies Plaza and West Gate Entrance. (See Maps for reference.)
Yes! We’ve compiled all travel, parking, and shuttle options in our Travel Guide.
For the best deals on local hotels, we recommend booking your stay using HotelMap.
WEBSITE BOOKING DISCLAIMER
The hotels named on this website are provided for your convenience only. Conferences for Women and EvolveCon, LLC make absolutely no representations or warranties as to the actual condition or quality of the hotel’s guestroom accommodations, facilities or amenities, or a hotel’s guestroom/suite availability at the time a reservation is requested or made. Use of this website or any link provided above to make your guestroom reservations or your stay at any of these hotels shall be without any liability whatsoever by Conferences for Women or EvolveCon, LLC. Rates offered by each hotel are subject to change without prior notice. Individuals booking accommodations through this website or with any hotel listed will be responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges in accordance with such hotel’s policies. Please contact the hotel directly for additional information.
Your printed badge is your official ticket and required for entry before passing security. You must print and bring it with you. Lanyards and badge holders will be provided onsite as you are required to wear it throughout the day.
Your badge contains important information about your assigned seat and your assigned lunch pick-up location.
Your badge will be emailed to you on Monday, October 27.
No, rolling bags are not permitted. Mobile Bag & Coat Checks are available ($5 per item) outside before security at the Rideshare Entrance (Upper Level) and Dell West Plaza (Main Concourse).
The clear bag policy is not in effect for the Conference. We highly encourage that you pack light, bring smaller bags, and fewer items to avoid delays at security. Laptops are permitted, but will slow security so try to unplug if you can.
Yes, all attendees are required to pass through security (and magnetometers).
Badges are required for entry to the Moody Center. If you forget your badge, you will need to visit the Box Office located on the southwest side of the building at Dell West Plaza. (Please note that wait times may be extensive.)
If you lose your badge while inside the venue, you may visit the Help Desk on the main concourse level for assistance.
If you registered yourself, please reach out to [email protected]. If you registered as part of a group and need assistance, please contact the primary registrant for your group.
The Keynotes and Power Talks take place in the Arena. You will view everything from your assigned Arena seat (designated on your badge).
The Learning Lab is located on the Upper Concourse at East Gate and offers quick-hit mini-classes with audience Q&A on a variety of career and wellbeing topics. Space is incredibly limited though — about 150 with standing room — and it’s first-come, first-served, so plan ahead!
The program is continuous in the Arena from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The day is flexible and fluid and designed so you can pop in and out of sessions, take breaks, and stretch your legs anytime. Participate in the sessions and speakers that resonate with your interests and needs. The program includes:
- Two Keynote Sessions (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Power Talks Leadership (8:30 AM – 9:45 AM)
- Power Talks Career (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Power Talks Wellbeing (2:45 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Learning Lab (8:45 AM – 9:45 AM & 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)
No advance sign-up needed! Enjoy Keynotes and Power Talks right from your assigned seat in the Arena. Learning Lab sessions have limited space ( ~150 with standing room) and are first come, first served so plan ahead!
The only offering that requires advance sign up is CareerWorks — home to Career Coaching, Resume Review, and Professional Headshots. You can join the virtual line when you arrive onsite (QR code and instructions will be available on the Schedule Overview and signage.)
We have reimagined our traditional breakouts and introduced Power Talks brought to you in the Arena. They are broken into three themed blocks — Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing. Each block features two solo speakers and one Executive Mentor panel, and offers short power-packed bursts of advice, insights, and storytelling.
The Learning Lab is a smaller stage on the Upper Concourse at the East Gate offering quick-hit miniclasses (10 minutes) and audience Q&A (5 minutes) on a variety of career and wellbeing topics. Space is incredibly limited (~150 with standing room) and it’s first come first served, so plan ahead!
Complimentary 1:1 Career Coaching, Resume Review, and Professional Headshots are part of our CareerWorks offering and will take place in the Germania Club on the lower level throughout the day — except during the Keynote Sessions.
Walk-ins are not permitted. Advance sign-up is required by joining the virtual line when you arrive onsite (QR code and instructions will be available on the Schedule Overview and signage).
Space is limited and services are available first-come, first-served. Operating hours are: 7:30 – 9:45 AM; 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM; 2:45 – 5:00 PM
CFW no longer provides printed program books, but a printed Schedule Overview with key highlights will be available onsite. And the CFW App is also a great resource and includes details on sessions, speakers, and all offerings.
Yes! The CFW App is your conference-day companion for quick and easy access to the schedule, sessions, speakers, maps, sponsors, and much more! It’s also an invaluable resource year-round, so be sure to keep it after event day. Download from your app store by searching “The Conferences for Women.”
We don’t have a traditional Hall this year — instead, we’re introducing a transformed expo experience: The Concourse Collection.
Spanning the Main and Upper Concourse levels (including the Dell and Indeed Clubs), we’ve curated an experience bursting with energy and connection that you won’t want to miss. Explore dynamic exhibitor booths, interactives, shop the vibrant Marketplace, enjoy photo ops, visit the Bookstore. Curious what else is happening? Explore The Concourse Collection now to start planning your experience!
Yes! Check out the Exhibitor List — it’s also available in the CFW App.
Yes! A grab-and-go boxed lunch with filtered water will be provided (one per person). Please refer to the Menu for specifics.
There are eight Lunch Distribution locations throughout the Main and Upper Concourse levels. Pick-up takes place between 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Check your badge for your assigned pick-up location. If you are seated in a Suite or Loge, lunches will be delivered directly between 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
You decide! Boxed lunch distribution locations will be open 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, so stop by and eat when you’re ready.
You decide! Flexible pickup hours allow you to choose when and where to recharge without being confined to one assigned table. There is limited seating available on the Brown Outdoor Terrace. There are lounges, tables, chairs and high tops throughout the concourses and inside the Dell and Indeed Clubs. And you can eat at your assigned Arena seat which is what we suggest — so you don’t miss any of the programming!
The deadline to request an alternate meal was October 10th. No additional requests can be accommodated at this time. Please refer to the Menu for ingredient information.
If the alternative lunch option does not meet your specific needs, you’re welcome to bring your own food for the day. Additionally, concessions will be available to purchase food. The Moody Center is cashless, so plan to use a card or mobile payment.
Yes, all Conference attendees are required to pass through security (and magnetometers) upon entry. You will not be able to pass security without showing your printed badge.
Rolling bags are not permitted inside the venue. Mobile Bag & Coat Checks are available ($5 per item) outside, prior to security at the Rideshare Entrance (Upper Level) and Dell West Plaza (Main Concourse).
Yes, Mobile Bag & Coat Checks, sponsored by Insight, are available ($5 per item) outside, prior to security at the Rideshare Entrance (Upper Level) and Dell West Plaza (Main Concourse). The cost is $5 per checked item.
Rolling bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the Moody Center and you will be required to check them to enter the venue.
Yes, and we encourage you to connect when you arrive to avoid any connectivity issues. Look for “MoodyCenterWIFI” in your settings — no password or login required.
Yes! A variety of concessions will be open all day, and bar service starts at 2:00 PM. The Moody Center is cashless, so plan to use a card or mobile payment.
Yes! There are Hydration Stations (and complimentary refillable water bottles) available in the Dell and Indeed Clubs throughout the day, thanks to our sponsor Austin Water.
We have several options available onsite, however, no refrigeration is provided in these spaces so please plan accordingly.
There is a nursing pod available on the Main Concourse near Portal 10. You can also find several single restrooms in the following locations:
- Main Concourse (Behind Section 104)
- Upper Concourse (Near Section 205)
The Keynote Sessions and Power Talks will be closed-captioned.
CFW creates an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. We request 30 days advance notice of any special accessibility needs. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Men’s restrooms will be limited, as most have been converted to women’s. You can find men’s restrooms in the following locations:
- Main Concourse:
- Behind section 103
- Behind Section 116
- Throughout the Upper Concourse
Yes! The CFW App is your conference-day companion for quick and easy access to the schedule, sessions, speakers, maps, sponsors, and much more! It’s also an invaluable resource year-round, so be sure to keep it after event day. Download from your app store by searching “The Conferences for Women.”
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