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2026 Mentoring for Women

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Name: 2026 Mentoring for Women
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM CDT
Event Description:

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. 


*Click the 'Register' button to sign 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. 

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


Lauren M.G. Burt - Head of Global Corporate Affairs / Kemin Industries
Erin Hockman - CEO / Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART)
Trina Flack - President & CEO / Catch Des Moines
Stephanie Oppel - Executive Director / ICON Water Trails
Kaity Patchett - Executive Director / Capital Crossroads
Marcia Treichel - Executive Market Director / JP Morgan Chase
Kaylee Williams - Co-Founder & Board Member / Iowa Startup Week

 

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Location:

West Des Moines Marriott
1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Date/Time Information:

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in, Breakfast, Networking
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome
9:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Mentor Sessions #1-3
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote
1:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. | Mentor Sessions #4-6

Contact Information:
WDM Chamber
Fees/Admission:
  • One (1) Registration ($70 for members) ($80 non-members)


Disclaimer: Day-of/onsite registration will incur a $10 upcharge and is subject to availability if seats remain.