Portland Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conferences Directory

250 conferences in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada, plus 1 multi-city event. See the full U.S. directory


The Women Leaders Association is dedicated to empowering women and advancing leadership in all its forms. Central to our mission is not only the cultivation of opportunities within our own community, but also the active support of women-focused initiatives across organizations. We proudly champion and amplify events that align with our purpose, and we strongly encourage our members to engage broadly by attending conferences and programs beyond our own. In fact, as our events are often at full capacity, we view participation in external gatherings not as an alternative, but as an extension of our commitment to fostering a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem for women’s leadership.

For organizers of the events below, if any updates or corrections please send them to Barbara (Service @ WomanLeaders.org) and let us know how we can further assist in your wonderful event which furthers our joint mission and purpose of empowering women in the workforce.

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Event CityWomen's Leadership and Empowerment Conference NamePlanning OrganizationFormatReview
EugeneWomen's Empowerment CircleAloma Loren of Build Your Dream LifeIn-personThis circle appears especially valuable for women who want meaningful peer connection, confidence-building encouragement, and actionable takeaways.
Klamath FallsKlamath Falls Monthly Women's Circle/Mini-Workshop—In-personWomen attending could gain meaningful peer connection, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this workshop.
Oregon2026 Oregon Women in Law Enforcement ConferenceOregon Executive Development InstituteIn-personThis conference looks like a strong fit for women seeking specialized industry perspective and niche connections, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
OregonAWAKEN: Women's Spiritual Retreat—In-personThis retreat should appeal to women looking for restorative reflection, personal growth, and meaningful community.
OregonWomen Who Lead ConferenceOregon Ministry NetworkIn-personThis conference looks like a strong fit for women seeking practical leadership insight, meaningful peer connection, and actionable takeaways.
Portland2026 Elevate Women Summit, presented by RegencePortland Metro ChamberIn-personThis summit looks like a strong fit for women seeking high-level ideas, strong networking potential, and motivating leadership energy.
Portland2026 She Dares to Rise Women Conference—In-personWomen attending could gain confidence-building encouragement, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this conference.
Portland2026 Women in NECA (WIN) Leadership ConferenceOregon-Columbia Chapter NECAIn-personThis conference appears especially valuable for women who want practical leadership insight, specialized industry perspective and niche connections, and actionable takeaways.
PortlandBe Heard - An Open Mic for Women's Voices—In-personThis event should appeal to women looking for encouragement, useful takeaways, and a welcoming women-centered atmosphere.
PortlandConfident Public Speaking for Women - 1 Day Course in Portland, OR—In-personWomen attending could gain practical professional-development tools, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this course.
PortlandConscious Women Manifesting Abundance - PortlandConscious Women Manifesting Abundance - PortlandIn-personThis event looks like a strong fit for women seeking encouragement, useful takeaways, and a welcoming women-centered atmosphere.
PortlandEmpowered Team Leadership for Women - 1 Day Training in Portland, ORMangatesIn-personThis training looks like a strong fit for women seeking practical leadership insight, confidence-building encouragement, and actionable takeaways.
PortlandPDX Women Who WalkPDX Women Who WalkIn-personWomen attending could gain meaningful peer connection, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this community gathering.
PortlandPerimenopause / Menopause Women's Group—In-personWomen attending could gain wellbeing and resilience support, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this event.
PortlandPortland Women's Circle: Spring Equinox Celebration—In-personThis celebration appears especially valuable for women who want meaningful peer connection, uplifting recognition and community energy, and actionable takeaways.
PortlandPortland Women's Circle: The Divine Feminine—In-personWomen attending could gain meaningful peer connection, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this circle.
PortlandPortland Women's Red TentPortland Women's Red TentIn-personWomen attending could gain encouragement, useful takeaways, and a welcoming women-centered atmosphere at this event.
PortlandPortland Women's Social Meetup GroupPortland Women's Social Meetup GroupIn-personThis social gathering should appeal to women looking for meaningful peer connection, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
PortlandRAIO gathering women with the seasons—In-personThis event appears especially valuable for women who want encouragement, useful takeaways, and a welcoming women-centered atmosphere.
PortlandRise to Lead: 1 Day Leadership Experience for Women in Portland, ORWisdom Hub - GlobalIn-personThis event appears especially valuable for women who want practical leadership insight, confidence-building encouragement, and actionable takeaways.
PortlandSummer Staycation: A Microretreat for Women—In-personThis event appears especially valuable for women who want encouragement, useful takeaways, and a welcoming women-centered atmosphere.
PortlandWE Local ConferenceSociety of Women EngineersIn-personThis conference looks like a strong fit for women seeking inspiring speakers, practical takeaways, and a supportive women-centered community.
PortlandWomen Entrepreneurs (WE) of Portland (PDX) Networking GroupWomen Entrepreneurs (WE) of Portland (PDX) Networking GroupBothThis networking event appears especially valuable for women who want easy conversation, new professional contacts, and encouraging community energy with the flexibility of both in-person and virtual participation.
PortlandWomen Rise Together - Full Moon Circle—In-personThis circle appears especially valuable for women who want meaningful peer connection, confidence-building encouragement, and actionable takeaways.
PortlandWomens Entrepreneurs Organization - International Women in Business Social—In-personThis social gathering looks like a strong fit for women seeking meaningful peer connection, business-growth ideas and professional perspective, and actionable takeaways.
VirtualWomenRising 2026 - Oregon Women Leaders AssociationOregon Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis event looks appealing for women who want polished keynote content, candid conversations about resilience and growth, and a strong cross-industry leadership network.
VirtualWomenRising 2026 - Portland Women Leaders AssociationPortland Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis event looks appealing for women who want polished keynote content, candid conversations about resilience and growth, and a strong cross-industry leadership network.
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WomenRising 2026

A Half-Day Leadership and Empowerment Conference

February 9, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm Pacific   |   Live Virtual Event

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Join hundreds of ambitious, high-achieving businesswomen across industries for WomenRising 2025—a dynamic half-day virtual conference designed to empower, elevate, and ignite the next chapter of your leadership journey.

Whether you're aiming for the next promotion, navigating complex leadership dynamics, or simply seeking renewed purpose, this is your moment to rise.

Powerhouse Speakers

Chevonne George
Chevonne George
VP, Leadership Development Program ManagerCiti
Michelle Shipley
Michelle Shipley
Learning Lead ll Project ManagerJPMorgan Chase
Gauri Sunkersett
Gauri Sunkersett
Medical DirectorAbbvie
Angie Karrick
Angie Karrick
Area HR Business ProfessionalWalgreens
Jessica Phillips
Jessica Phillips
Executive Director - Corporate HRJPMorgan Chase
Kristina Dhountal
Kristina Dhountal
Financial AdvisorEdward Jones
Stacey Volk
Stacey Volk
Senior Vice PresidentRandstad US
Lena Pascale Littlem
Lena Pascale Littlem
Regional Partnerships LeadNASA
Claudia Ortiz
Claudia Ortiz
Vice PresidentNielsenIQ
Tanya Allen
Tanya Allen
UX DesignerJPMorgan Chase
Sheetal Medatia
Sheetal Medatia
Director of Internal AuditNetflix
Joyce Yamaato
Joyce Yamaato
Senior Vice PresidentKeyBank

🎤 Transformational Keynotes

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Women Building the Future of Work

Chevonne George
VP, Leadership Development Program Manager, Citi

Get real about what it takes to show up, speak up, and stay unapologetically in your power—even when the room wasn't built for you.

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How to Build Weath and Well-Being

Kristina Dhountal
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Stop chasing balance and start building alignment. Discover how your ambition becomes unstoppable when it's driven by clarity and intention.

Panels with Candid Truths

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When It’s Time to Pivot: Reinventing Yourself Without Starting Over

Moderated by trailblazing leaders from JPMorgan Chase, Abbvie, and Walgreens

Hear how powerful women are redefining success by setting boundaries that work—without sacrificing ambition or authenticity.

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Work-Life Boundaries vs. Balance: A Realistic Take

Leaders from NASA, Randstad, Nielsen and JPMorgan Chase

Learn how to articulate your worth, own your contributions, and finally stop underestimating your impact.

Why Attend WomenRising?

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Top-tier women leaders sharing candid stories and actionable advice
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Zero fluff—only real talk from women who've been there
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Network digitally with like-minded, driven professionals
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Leave recharged, refocused, and reconnected to your potential

Full Conference Agenda

10:00 AM
The 4C Advantage: A Leadership Framework for Women Building the Future of Work
Chevonne George
Chevonne George
VP, Leadership Development Program Manager Citi
10:30 AM
When It’s Time to Pivot: Reinventing Yourself Without Starting Over
Michelle Shipley
Michelle Shipley
Learning Lead ll Project Manager, Corporate Human Resources - Talent & Employee Experience JPMorgan Chase
Gauri Sunkersett, DO
Gauri Sunkersett, DO
Medical Director, Clinical Development Oncology – Epcoritamab Abbvie
Angie Karrick, SHRM CP
Angie Karrick, SHRM CP
Area HR Business Professional Walgreens
Jessica Phillips
Jessica Phillips
Executive Director - Corporate Human Resources- Talent & Employee Experience JPMorgan Chase
11:00 AM
Women, Wealth, & Well-Being
Kristina Dhountal, CFP, AAMS
Kristina Dhountal, CFP, AAMS
Financial Advisor Edward Jones
1:45 AM
Work-Life Boundaries vs. Balance: A Realistic Take
Stacey Volk
Stacey Volk
Senior Vice President- Inhouse ServicesRandstad US
Lena Pascale Littlem, MPA
Lena Pascale Littlem, MPA
Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO), Regional Partnerships Lead NASA
Claudia Ortiz
Claudia Ortiz
Vice President | Customer Success NielsenIQ
Tanya Allen
Tanya Allen
UX Designer JPMorgan Chase
12:15 PM
Transforming Yourself with Vision
Sheetal Medatia
Sheetal Medatia
Director of Internal AuditNetflix
Joyce Yamaato
Joyce Yamaato
Senior Vice President & Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management KeyBank
Malak Garcia
Malak Garcia
Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

What Past Attendees Say

★★★★★   4.9     Google Verified Business Reviews
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"Inspiring speakers who motivate us all to build our relationships with our fellow women leaders."

- Jolene Vos-Camy, Calvin University

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"I highly recommend this community for all women."

- Giselle Sandy-Phillips, Constellation

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"Great webinar topics and speakers! Looking forward to more ..."

- Dolly Greenhalgh, Playworks

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"The meetings are always valuable to me."

- Julie Mobley, Cullman Internal Medicine

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"The speakers are really great. They offer practical advice and inspiration for women in the workplace."

- Krista Bednorz, Wayne & Roberts

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"Came through again with meaningful content that was a valuable use of my time."

- Maria McWilliams, Vanderlande

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"Really enjoy the speakers and the connection to other women leaders. Valuable group."

- Shannon McVeigh, RSM Enterprises

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"Great thought provoking presentations."

- Tamaki Stratman, The Historical Society

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