The 12th annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference (WWLC) just wrapped up at the end of October, and just like that, we’re already on to 2022! The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is requesting speaker proposals for the 13th annual conference to be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm again at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.

Typically attracting upwards of 700 individuals (primarily female professionals), each year, this annual one-day leadership conference has become a signature event in Worcester. In fact, it’s grown over the years to become the largest women’s conference in all of Central Massachusetts. The conference is designed to offer attendees incredible opportunities for professional development, personal growth, and business networking. This is achieved by bringing women together to learn, listen, and address issues which are important aspects of both personal life and a professional career.

In anticipation of the 2022 conference, the event organizers and workshop committee are seeking expert speakers and panelists to provide educational sessions or inspirational discussion around the following suggested topics.

  • Women in Politics: Make your voice count
  • DEI: Creating and supporting a welcoming work environment for all
  • Recruit, Retain, and Incubate Top Talent: Navigating a rapidly changing workforce and attracting the employees you need
  • It’s All About Balance: Juggling your priorities while feeling fulfilled
  • Advocating for Yourself & Your Career: How to negotiate like a professional

Presentations are typically one hour and sessions will be held during two timeslots—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Some presenters may be asked to present during both time slots. Presentations can be interactive (recommended) and may be individual or as a panel.

To be considered as a presenter for the conference, proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2022 via this online application.

The following information must be included in your proposal for consideration (all required fields in the form):

  • Your name and title, company, address, e-mail, and phone number
  • Presentation Title and detailed outline or description of the presentation noting the target audience
  • A summary of the presentation (a brief paragraph that can be used for publicity)
  • A short, no more than 100-word, biography and digital color head shot for each proposed speaker
  • References, which should include at least two video links/testimonials about you and your presentation

Please note that proposals which are not selected will be kept on file for other programming opportunities with the Chamber throughout the year.

If there are any questions, please contact Dominque Goyette-Connerty, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications at dgoyetteconnerty@worcesterchamber.org or by calling 508-753-2924.

The workshop committee looks forward to reviewing all proposals and to a great 2022 conference! More details about the event will be made public on the conference website, worcesterwomenleadership.com, as they become available. Tickets for conference attendees will go on sale March 1, 2022.

And as always, the Chamber wouldn’t be able to host and organize events like this one if it weren’t for the support of our amazing sponsors. The 2022 Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference is presented by The Hanover Insurance Group and UMass Memorial Health. More sponsorship opportunities are still available. Reach out to Chamber Executive Vice President Karen Pelletier for more information at kpelletier@worcesterchamber.org

From all of us here at the Worcester Chamber, have a very happy and healthy holiday season! We’re so excited for everything the new year will have in store!