Texas
Registration Opens April 8
October 5, 2026
Moody CenterExperience the CFW Magic in the Heart of Austin.
8,500+ Professionals. Infinite Possibilities.
Early Bird Tickets Go On Sale 4/8 for $445!
TX CFW Returns to Moody Center!
An exciting venue. An elevated experience.
The CFW magic and inspiration in a dynamic new Arena setting.
Electrifying energy & non-partisan connection that
only CFW can deliver, with a community of 9,000+ professionals from all industries and career stages.
Unparalleled Keynotes and Power Talks—the right
combo of star power, substance, and inspiration with access to the nation’s leading experts on leadership, career, and wellbeing.
CareerWorks, your one-stop-shop for personalized tools, support, and connections will elevate your
career with 1:1 Coaching & Resume Reviews and Professional Headshots.
The Concourse Collection—a transformed expo experience with curated exhibits and interactive opportunities for connection.
Dedicated lunch break with no program conflicts. Boxed lunch with flexible pickup and expanded seating throughout the venue.
Flexible & fluid by design, you can curate your own experience. Assigned Arena seating lets you pop in
and out of sessions throughout the day, and choose the content that lights you up!
2026 Agenda
October 5, 2026
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Early Bird
Available April 8–May 8 (or while supplies last)
$445 individual ticket | $4,450 per 10-Pack
Standard
$495 individual ticket | $4,950 per 10-Pack
All Texas Conference tickets include free access to the virtual National Conference on March 3, 2027.
We do not offer standard discounts. As a non-profit organization, ticket sales and sponsor support make the Conference possible.
Credit cards (preferred) immediately secure your tickets. You may also pay by check to hold your tickets. An invoice will be issued, and payment must be received within 10 business days or tickets will automatically be released. Government agencies have 30 days to submit payment. Purchase orders are not accepted.
Your ticket provides access to the in-person Texas Conference for Women and the virtual National Conference for Women. Tickets may not be split between individuals.
Texas Conference | In-Person | October 5, 2026
- Reserved arena seating for Keynotes and Power Talks
- CareerWorks including 1:1 résumé reviews, career coaching, and professional headshots*
- The Concourse Collection featuring interactive booths and experiences
- Conference bookstore and author signings
- Networking opportunities
- Complimentary boxed lunch
National Conference | Virtual | March 3, 2027
A fully immersive, interactive virtual Conference experience — not a webinar or Zoom — designed to engage and connect participants nationwide.
- “Best of” keynotes and breakout sessions from recent in-person Conferences, plus new curated content
- Learning Stage featuring expert-led career and wellbeing mini masterclasses
- Live audience Q&A with speakers
- Virtual 1:1 résumé reviews and career coaching*
- Structured and informal networking with professionals nationwide and globally
- 30 days of on-demand access to Breakout and Learning Stage sessions
*Résumé reviews, career coaching, and professional headshots are first-come, first-served and space is limited.
It’s easy! To register as an individual or a group, click the Register button at the top of the page and follow the steps to complete your registration.
Groups are registered through the standard online registration process. The purchaser is automatically designated as the group’s main contact.
A confirmation email will include instructions for submitting attendee names and meal preferences, which must be completed at least 30 days prior to the event.
Yes, please take a look at our Helpful Tips.
Arena seating for Keynotes and Power Talks is assigned based on the date and time of registration.
To guarantee seats together, all tickets must be purchased within a single registration or secured through Sponsorship.
Seating requests for attendees in separate registrations (up to 10 individuals) may be submitted after purchase using the link provided in your confirmation email. We accept seating requests for groups of up to 10 individuals. While we make every effort to accommodate seating requests, they are not guaranteed.
All ticket sales are final (no refunds, no exceptions). Tickets may be transferred to another individual by updating the ticket assignment in your registration account.
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
The Conference runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT. Doors open at 7:00 AM, and programming begins at 8:30 AM. For a detailed schedule, view the Agenda.
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.
CFW is in the process of confirming parking options at UT (limited) and satellite locations, along with complimentary shuttle service to make getting to the Conference as convenient as possible. Parking fees will apply at all parking locations.
Please check back soon for full parking details, shuttle routes, and reservation information.
Ride Share is strongly encouraged! Please check back soon for drop-off and pick-up locations.
The Downtown Cap Metro Station (401 E. 4th Street) serves the UT Austin campus and Moody Center.
Yes! ADA drop-off and pick-up is available. Please check back soon for details.
We’ve made it easy to find convenient, comfortable stays in Austin — with exclusive deals available through our official hotel partner, EvolveCon, LLC. 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.
Yes! Check back in July to access our complete Travel Guide with travel, parking, and shuttle options.
Your printed badge is your official ticket and required for entry before passing security and must be worn all day. Lanyards and badge holders will be provided onsite.
Your badge contains important information about your assigned seat and your assigned lunch pick-up location.
Your badge will be emailed to you on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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 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.
Yes, all attendees are required to pass through security (and magnetometers).
No, rolling bags are not permitted. Mobile Bag & Coat Checks are available (fees apply) outside before security.
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, Mobile Bag & Coat Checks are available outside, prior to security (additional fees apply).
We do not have a dress code, however most attendees are business casual. The venue is large and there will be a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
The Keynotes and Power Talks take place in the Arena. You will view everything from your assigned Arena seat (designated on your badge).
The program is continuous in the Arena from 8:30 am to 3:30 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 (9:40 – 11:10 AM & 2:15 – 3:30 PM)
- Power Talks Career (8:30 – 9:30 AM)
- Power Talks Leadership (11:20 AM – 12:20 PM)
- Power Talks Wellbeing (1:05 – 2:05 PM)
- End of Day DJ & Dance Party on the Arena Floor (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
The full agenda is available on our website. A printed Schedule Overview will also be available onsite.
No advance sign-up needed! Enjoy Keynotes and Power Talks right from your assigned seat in the Arena.
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.)
Power Talks take place in the Arena and are broken into three themed blocks — Career, Leadership, and Wellbeing. Each block offers short power-packed bursts of advice, insights, and storytelling and features one solo speaker, one Executive Mentor panel, and two Executive Spotlights.
Complimentary 1:1 Career Coaching, Resume Review, and Professional Headshots are part of our CareerWorks offering and take place in the Germania Club on the lower level.
Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, excluding 9:40 – 11:10 AM and 2:15 – 3:30 PM during Keynote Sessions.
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). Walk-ins are not permitted.
Space is limited and appointments are offered first-come, first-served.
We don’t have a traditional Hall this year but we have curated The Concourse Collection which features 10-15 sponsor booths throughout the main and upper concourse levels. Explore dynamic activations and experiences, enjoy photo ops, and visit the Bookstore.
Yes, check out the Sponsor List.
Sponsorship offers companies the opportunity to engage employees and elevate their brand on Conference day and throughout the year. To learn more about opportunities and benefits, visit our Sponsorship Overview or contact Marlyse Fant.
Yes! A grab-and-go boxed lunch with filtered water will be provided (one per person). The full menu will be available on the website no later than August 5, 2026.
There are Lunch Distribution locations throughout the venue. Specific locations and additional details will be provided closer to the event.
New this year, we’ve scheduled a dedicated lunch break from 12:20 – 1:05 PM.
Lunch may be enjoyed in designated areas throughout the venue, including the Brown Outdoor Terrace, the Dell and Indeed Clubs, lounges with tables and chairs throughout the concourses, or from your Arena seat. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Specific locations and additional details will be shared closer to the event.
Yes. An alternate boxed lunch that is both vegan and gluten-free is available upon request.
All attendees are automatically assigned the standard meal. The deadline to request the alternate meal is September 11, 2026. Requests must be submitted through your registration account (or through your group’s main contact, if applicable).
The full menu will be available on the website no later than August 15, 2026.
If the alternate lunch option does not meet your needs, you’re welcome to bring your own food. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
Please note: The Moody Center is cashless, so plan to use a card or mobile payment.
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. Stay tuned for locations and more details!
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)
Yes. Keynote Sessions and Power Talks at the Texas Conference are closed-captioned. The virtual National Conference provides closed captioning for all sessions.
CFW is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] at least 30 days prior to the Conference. We will do our best to support your request, although it is not guaranteed.
Men’s restrooms will be limited, as most have been converted to women’s. Check back closer to the event for locations and details.
CFW will contact you from the following email addresses (sender IP 23.249.216.70). Please ask your IT department to allow our emails through your firewall, and check your spam folder.
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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