2026 Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit

We're back for the fourth annual Summit on Sept. 25th! Early registration is encouraged. Save your seat today!
About this Event

The Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit is a one-day conference uniting women in the fields of public administration, elected office, and government through informative sessions, engaging keynotes, and opportunities to connect with other women. The summit supports and inspires women to greater engagement in public service careers, elected office, appointed positions, and advocacy and public policy roles.

Following closing remarks, join us for a Networking Happy Hour from 3–4 PM for a chance to unwind, exchange ideas and build lasting connections with peers from across public service.

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Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
Check-in and Registration
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:50 PM
Welcome
🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:20 AM
Morning Session | Staying Neutral in a Political Environment
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:35 AM
Break & Headshots
🕑: 09:35 AM - 10:20 AM
Concurrent Breakout Session I

Info: Sessions include: Across the Generational Divide; Parks, Politics and Professionalism; and Lights, Camera, Economic Impact

🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Break & Headshots
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
Facilitated Networking Sessions

Info: Networking sections include: Public Service Power; Candidate Curious; and Advocacy Impact

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
JNIWL Distinguished Public Service Award Presentation
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon Session | The Changing Face of County Leadership: A Decade of Data
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Break & Headshots
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Concurrent Breakout Session II

Info: Sessions include: Win. Lose. Lead. Repeat.; Order in the House; and Pull Up a Chair

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Break & Headshots
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Keynote Session
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour

Info: Following closing remarks, join us for a Networking Happy Hour for a chance to unwind, exchange ideas and build lasting connections with peers from across public service.