UWF announces 2026 Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida's Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership will host the 12th annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 12, 2026. The conference will be offered both in person at the UWF Conference Center on the University's Pensacola campus and virtually.

"The AWKO Center For Leadership is excited to present our 12th iteration of 'Women in Leadership,' which will showcase service and contributions of servant leaders to better people and their organizations," said Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio, executive director of the center. "The conference is designed to challenge your thoughts, expand your horizons and give you more tools to navigate your day-to-day."

This conference is designed to support women as they navigate pathways to higher-level leadership roles. Attendees will connect with recognized local leaders to learn strategies for driving their careers through effective leadership, develop communication skills that support advancement and understand challenges women may face in underrepresented fields. The program also offers opportunities to build a strong network of UWF alumnae and community leaders.

Tickets for this event go on sale Dec. 8. In-person tickets are available for $180, and virtual tickets cost $80. Discounts include 10% off for UWF alumni, active duty military and veterans. Parties purchasing 25 or more tickets may receive a 15% discount if tickets are all in-person or all virtual. Please contact [email protected] to arrange your large group ticket purchase. Ticket discounts may not be combined.

For more information about the 2026 Women in Leadership Conference or to register, visit uwf.edu/wilc.