The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is back for its 2026 edition, a one‑day, non‑profit, non‑partisan gathering that draws thousands of professionals from every industry and background. The event will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, offering practical advice and inspiration for career and personal growth.
Featured Speakers
Bozoma Saint John – Marketing executive, author and cultural strategist. Saint John has held senior roles at PepsiCo, Apple Music, Uber, Endeavor and Netflix, where she served as Global Chief Marketing Officer. She authored the memoir The Urgent Life, founded the hair‑care brand Eve by Boz, and appears on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Forbes named her the No. 1 most influential CMO, and she is a Hall of Fame inductee for both the American Marketing Association and Billboard.
Mindy Kaling – Emmy‑nominated writer, producer, actor and author. Kaling rose to fame on NBC’s The Office, later creating and starring in The Mindy Project. She has earned a Producers Guild of America award, the National Medal of Arts from the White House, and a place on the Time 100 list. Her recent work includes the Netflix series Never Have I Ever, the HBO Max comedy The Sex Lives of College Girls, and the upcoming film Running Point. Kaling also runs the publishing imprint Mindy’s Book Studio, dedicated to diverse voices.
Kylie Kelce – Host of the Not Gonna Lie podcast and advocate for the Eagles Autism Foundation. A former collegiate field‑hockey player and mother of four, Kelce now coaches high‑school field hockey and brings a candid, community‑focused perspective to her media work.
Lindsey Vonn – Olympic gold‑medal skier, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Vonn, a five‑time World Cup downhill champion, returned to competition in November 2024 after a partial knee replacement. In the 2025‑26 season she logged seven podium finishes in eight races, including two victories, underscoring her remarkable comeback.
What Attendees Can Expect
Conference programming spans leadership, career advancement, wellness, finance and more. Sessions are designed to be actionable, giving participants tools they can apply immediately in their workplaces and personal lives. Networking opportunities will connect attendees with peers, mentors and industry leaders, fostering relationships that can propel careers forward.
Registration is now open, and interested professionals are encouraged to subscribe to the conference newsletter for the latest updates on speakers, session topics and ticket availability.
Supporting the Community
Beyond the high‑profile speakers, the conference highlights the importance of supporting women’s professional development across Pennsylvania. By bringing together a diverse group of leaders, the event reinforces the state’s commitment to empowering families and strengthening local economies through skilled, confident workers.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
