National Women's Business Conference - 2023 | NAWBO

National Women's Business Conference - 2023

 

 

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POWER YOUR DREAM

Every entrepreneurial journey starts with a dream. To create something new, better or more meaningful. To be your own boss and leader. To enjoy a more flexible lifestyle. To leave a legacy for the next generation. To give back to a community. To change the world in positive ways. Whatever your dream as a woman business owner, NAWBO is here to power it by delivering a uniquely fun and impactful experience infused with connectivity, inspiration, learning, resources and more.

 

Registration Fees

  • All Inclusive Conference 3-Day Registration (Includes Annual Membership Meeting, Leadership Reception and Full Conference)
    Early Bird Pricing (Ends June 30, 2023). If you have significant dietary restrictions or need special accommodations at this event, please email events@nawbo.org and we will be glad to assist you.​ There will be a $75 processing fee for conference registration cancellation requests received beginning September 25, 2023.

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  • member 

    $525

    non-member

    $575

  • All Inclusive Conference 3-Day Registration (Oct. 15-17)
    Regular Pricing 

    member

    $575

    non-member

    $650

     

  • Full 2-Day Conference Registration
    (Includes both conference days, Oct. 16-17 only)
    Early Bird Pricing (Ends June 30, 2023)

    member

    $475

    non-member

    $550

     

  • Full 2-Day Conference Registration
    Regular Pricing

    member

    $525

    non-member

    $600

     

Register Now

Renaissance Austin Hotel  

9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759

Phone: +1 512-343-2626 

 

Room Rate: $209.00/night + tax
Room block available until September 15, 2023 or when full.

 

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Join hundreds of women entrepreneurs as we come together to capitalize on this incredible moment in time.

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Interested in being a conference speaker? Please submit this form for consideration.

All times are listed in Central Daylight Time; events and times are subject to change.

 

 

 

Agenda

October 15, 2023
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  • 10:00 A.M - 11:15 A.M. CT

    First Time Attendee Meet & Greet

    How to Maximize Your Conference Experience and NAWBO Membership

    Sponsored by UPS

  • 11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. CT

    Members Annual Meeting Lunch

  • 12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. CT

    Welcome & NAWBO Committee Reports

    Sponsored by Wells Fargo

  • 1:45 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT

    Chapter Awards Ceremony

    Presented by Wells Fargo & NAWBO

  • 2:30 P.M. - 4:15 P.M. CT

    Presented by Cultivate Advisors

    Secrets to Scaling: A Workshop on Building Sustems to Accelerate Your Growth

     

    Casey Clark, CEO & Co-Founder, Cultivate Advisors

  • 4:30 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. CT

    The State of Flow

     

    Jeska Brodbeck, CEO, Be Light Consulting

  • 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. CT

    Leadership Reception

    Sponsored by Bank of America

October 16, 2023
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    Don't miss stopping by to see all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

    9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. CT

    1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. CT

    6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. CT

  • 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. CT

    Meditation, yoga and mindfulness session

  • 9:00 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. CT

    Welcome and Continental Breakfast

  • 10:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. CT

    Morning General Session & Fireside Chat

    Presented by Bank of America 

  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT

    Lunch

  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

    Exhibit Hall Hour

  • 2:00 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. CT

    Breakout Sessions:

     

    Track 1: Cultivate to Grow

    Track 2: Connect to Thrive

    Track 3: Access to Success

  • 2:50 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 3:00 P.M. - 3:50 P.M. CT

    Breakout Sessions:

     

    Track 1: Cultivate to Grow

    Track 2: Connect to Thrive

    Track 3: Access to Success

  • 3:50 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. CT

    BREAK

     

  • 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CT

    General Session Panel

  • 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. CT

    Welcome to Austin Reception

October 17, 2023
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    Today is the final day to visit our amazing sponsors and exhibitors! 

    8:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CT

     

  • 6:30 A.M. - 7:15 A.M. CT

    Meditation, yoga and mindfulness session

  • 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. CT

    Continental Breakfast

  • 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. CT

    Workshops

  • 11:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. CT

    Lunch Buffet

    Exhibit Hall Hour

  • 12:45 P.M - 1:00 P.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 1:00 P.M. - 2:20 P.M. CT

    General Session & Keynote

    Martha Beck, New York Times Bestselling Author 

  • 2:20 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 2:30 P.M. - 3:20 P.M. CT

    Breakout Sessions:

     

    Track 1: Cultivate to Grow

    Track 2: Connect to Thrive

    Track 3: Access to Success

  • 3:20 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. CT

    BREAK

  • 3:30 P.M. - 4:20 P.M. CT

    Breakout Sessions:

     

    Track 1: Cultivate to Grow

    Track 2: Connect to Thrive

    Track 3: Access to Success

  • 4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CT

    Get ready for the Gala!

  • 5:00 P.M. CT - 6:00 P.M. CT

    Gala Happy Hour & Photo Ops

  • 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. CT

    NAWBO Annual National Awards Gala

    Woman Business Owner of the Year Panel
    Susan Hagar Legacy Award 
    Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award
    Woman Business Owner of the Year Award

     

    Presented by Bank of America

Speakers

Featured Keynote

Martha Beck

New York Times Bestselling Author

Dr. Martha Beck is a New York Times bestselling author who has spent her career helping thousands of people create their best lives. She holds a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D., all from Harvard University. Her published works include several self-help books and memoirs, including Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant, The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life and Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic. Martha has also published over 150 magazine articles, including almost two decades of monthly columns for O, The Oprah Magazine. In Martha’s latest book, an instant New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club selection, The Way of Integrity: Find the Path to Your True Self, she explores why “integrity”—being in harmony with ourselves—is the key to a meaningful and joyful life.

Vera Jones (Emcee)

Motivational Speaker, Communication Coach and Author

Vera is a motivational speaker, communication coach and author as well as a 30-year broadcast veteran and former ESPN and Big Ten Network basketball analyst. She offers leadership, communication, resilience, diversity and inclusion and conflict resolution coaching and consulting. She also recently founded Perseverance Speakers Academy to help people confidently realize their professional speaking purpose. Vera holds a master’s degree in Television and Radio from Syracuse University, where she is a Hall of Fame athlete. She is also MTI certified in conflict dynamics and workplace conflict resolution.