2026 Mentoring for Women

Join us at the 9th annual Mentoring for Women Conference on September 9th, 2026, where hundreds will gather and learn from the brightest women in our city and region. Over the years, the WDM Chamber of Commerce has united women leaders in a truly unmatched experience.

This event features a full day of connection and growth, beginning with check-in, breakfast, and networking from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., followed by a welcome session at 9:00 a.m. Attendees will participate in three morning mentor sessions from 9:30 – 11:20 a.m., then enjoy lunch and BE BOLD Keynotes from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The day concludes with three additional mentor sessions from 1:30 until the conclusion of the event. 

To register to attend, click the "REGISTER" button above. Or, you could also choose to be a Mentor. Mentor benefits noted below. 

Become a Mentor for $575, Benefits Include:
*Receive two tickets to the event
*Mentor table devoted to you all day to decorate how you wish
*Opportunity to have deep conversations with 60+ attendees at your mentor table and lead 6 mentor sessions
*Special official 2026 mentor badge for your marketing and social media purposes
*Ability to bring to you table any handouts, give aways, books, anything that helps you stand out
*Receive extensive promotion on WDM Chamber social media highlighting you as a mentor and on the Mentoring for Women website
*Bragging rights for years to come
*Click the 'Register' button to sign up as a mentor today. SPACE IS LIMITED!

As part of this year's program, we are creating a special series of BE BOLD Keynotes during the lunch hour. We have invited a select group of the region's most inspiring next-generation women leaders—women who are making a difference, challenging the status quo, leading organizations, building teams, and creating meaningful impact throughout our community. Thank you for being one of our Keynotes!

We are excited to announce this year's BE BOLD Keynote Speakers Moderated by Debbie DeCamp - Chief Brand and Communications Officer / Wellabe:

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