SPECIAL EVENTS

 Whether you are climbing the corporate ladder, launching or growing a business or making a transition, you will leave at the end of the day having made critical connections and gained valuable information to help you move forward fearlessly at the 12th Annual Texas Conference for Women. Thursday, November 17, 2011,  7:30 am - 5:00 pm (times subject to change) at the George R Brown Convention Center.

Anita Perry, the First Lady of Texas, proudly hosts this conference each year. This conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development and personal growth. The Texas Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan event that features dozens of expert speakers leading workshops and seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, health, work/life balance, and more.

Keynote speakers include:
Martha Beck—renowned life coach, columnist, O, The Oprah Magazine and best-selling author
Jody Conradt—visionary leader for women's sports; head coach of UT women's basketball team for 31 years
America Ferrera—award-winning actress and humanitarian
Cindy Hensley McCain—humanitarian and board member, The Eastern Congo Initiative founded by Ben Affleck
Lisa Niemi Swayze—Hollywood and Broadway star, best-selling author and spokesperson, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

This year’s theme, Live Fearlessly!, encourages women to conquer the challenges of their daily life and boldly transform into the woman they want to become.

List of Conference Tracks to include:

• Career Advancement 101 – For women with 5-15 years of work experience.
• Career Advancement 201 – For women with 15-25 years of work experience.
• Personal Development – Focused on finance, health and wellness, relationships and life balance.
• Reinvention – Tools and real-life inspiration to maneuver life transitions, overcome obstacles and make a change.
• Social Media – Effectively using social media tools professionally and personally.
• Small Business / Entrepreneurship – Valuable resources for every step of the entrepreneurial process.

Attendees will find information and motivation to thrive in any circumstance. You will:

• Connect and network with more than 6,000 women leaders from across Texas
• Learn skills and tools from both nationally recognized speakers and local Texas leaders
• Build an unparalleled professional network
• Have access to free Mentor Match and resume critiquing

Attendees will learn how to:

• Deal with change
• Communicate effectively
• Take control of your finances
• Lead people and organizations to success
• Manage your personal health and stress
• Balance work/life demands
• And much more!