EmpowHER:Con Women's Conference & Expo

Name: EmpowHER:Con Women's Conference & Expo
Start: 2025-05-01T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-01T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Embassy Suites Rogers , AR

Schedule

Thu May 01 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Embassy Suites Rogers , AR | Rogers, AR

Thursday, May 1
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy
Rogers, AR 72758, USA
EmpowHER:con Women's Conference & Expo
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR

Join us for our inaugural EmpowHER:con, a dynamic women's conference and expo that brings together leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to inspire, educate, and empower women in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. Allies also invited to attend. This event supports Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas and our mission to uplift women by providing them with the tools and resources to thrive in work and life.
Event Highlights:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other women through speed networking and Coffee Connections.
Inspiring Keynotes and Panels: Learn from an incredible lineup of speakers and thought leaders (more to be announced!).
Interactive Breakout Sessions: Choose from a variety of topics, including body positivity, generational communication, psychological safety, stress reduction, public speaking, and more.
Expo Hall: Explore exhibitors showcasing products and services to support women in their careers and lives.
Tentative Schedule:
Morning:
8:30–9:15 AM: Registration, Coffee Connections, and Exhibitor Hall
9:15–9:30 AM: Morning Kickoff with Rachel Cox, CEO of Dress for Success NWA
9:30–10:00 AM: Opening Speaker (to be announced)
10:00–10:20 AM: Speed Networking and Exhibitor Hall
10:25–11:15 AM:Breakout Sessions:
Body Positivity & How to Grow Your Confidence
Generational Communication Panel
Psychological Safety Panel
Lunch:
11:40 AM: Lunch Served with Announcements
12:00–12:45 PM: What Recruiters Wish You Knew Panel
Afternoon:
12:45–1:10 PM: Speed Networking and Exhibitor Hall
1:10–1:50 PM:Breakout Sessions:
Understanding Neurodivergence in the Workforce (Panel Discussion)
Stress Reduction, Meditation, & Chair Yoga
Public Speaking 101
1:50–2:00 PM: Break
2:00–2:45 PM:Breakout Sessions:
High Performers: How to Manage Them/How to Become One
How to Grow Your Network (Panel Discussion)
Claiming Your Seat at the Table (Panel Discussion)
2:45–3:00 PM: Break/Networking/Exhibitor Hall
3:00–3:45 PM: General Session - Empowerment Panel
3:45–4:00 PM: Closing Remarks
This is your opportunity to network, learn, and grow in a supportive and empowering environment while making a difference for women in your community.
Tickets
Reserve your spot now and support Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas!

If you are coming from out of town and need lodging we have partnered with Springhill Suites of Bentonville who will be offering discounted rates. They have blocked off 20 rooms for us and this rate will only be available through March 30th so please book early to ensure you get a room.

We are delighted to offer you a courtesy group block and group rate designed to meet the group's specific needs. Our hotel offer complimentary amenities that will enhance the group's stay such as free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and access to our indoor pool and fitness center.
Here are the details:
Check-in date: April 30, 2025 (Wed)
Check-out date: May 02, 2025 (Fri)
Number of rooms per night: 20
Room Type: Double Queen Suite or One King Suite with sofa bed
Your group rate: $129 plus taxes
Cut-off Date: March 30, 2025