Des Moines Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conferences Directory

140 conferences in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin, plus 1 multi-city event. See the full U.S. directory


The Women Leaders Association is dedicated to empowering women and advancing leadership in all its forms. Central to our mission is not only the cultivation of opportunities within our own community, but also the active support of women-focused initiatives across organizations. We proudly champion and amplify events that align with our purpose, and we strongly encourage our members to engage broadly by attending conferences and programs beyond our own. In fact, as our events are often at full capacity, we view participation in external gatherings not as an alternative, but as an extension of our commitment to fostering a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem for women’s leadership.

For organizers of the events below, if any updates or corrections please send them to Barbara (Service @ WomanLeaders.org) and let us know how we can further assist in your wonderful event which furthers our joint mission and purpose of empowering women in the workforce.

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Event CityWomen's Leadership and Empowerment Conference NamePlanning OrganizationFormatReview
BettendorfThe Leadership Conference: Quad CitiesWomen Lead ChangeBothWomen who value practical leadership takeaways and a supportive Midwestern peer community should find this conference rewarding.
BettendorfQuad Cities Regional Business Journal Women of Influence 2026Quad Cities Regional Business JournalIn-personThe event offers a warm mix of recognition, emerging-leader visibility, and networking around dinner and awards, which many women would find both affirming and useful.
Cedar FallsUNI Women in Business 2026 Be the Leader ConferenceUNI Women in BusinessIn-personThis conference looks valuable for women who want practical business and career insight, leadership growth and confidence, and energizing follow-up ideas and relationships.
Cedar RapidsThe Leadership Conference: Cedar RapidsWomen Lead ChangeBothThe hybrid format and Women Lead Change's practical tone make this a flexible choice for women building confidence and leadership skills.
Cedar RapidsCorridor Business Journal Women of Influence 2026Corridor Business JournalIn-personThis awards evening feels especially uplifting for women who value role models, mentorship, and time to network with honorees and attendees before and after the ceremony.
Cedar RapidsPWN February 2026 Membership LuncheonProfessional Womens Network of Eastern IowaIn-personThis event looks inspiring for women who want practical business and career insight, visible role models and uplifting recognition, and an uplifting room full of visible achievement.
Cedar RapidsThe Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar RapidsWomen Lead ChangeBothThis conference looks valuable for women who want leadership growth and confidence, meaningful connections, and energizing follow-up ideas and relationships; the hybrid format adds welcome flexibility for women balancing travel, work, or caregiving.
DavenportWomens History Month Celebration Honoring Quad Cities Women Heroes—In-personThis event looks inspiring for women who want visible role models and uplifting recognition, creative expression and community, and an uplifting room full of visible achievement.
Des MoinesThe Leadership Conference: Des MoinesWomen Lead ChangeIn-personThis event looks useful for women who want actionable leadership development in a welcoming regional network.
Des Moines2026 Women of Influence—In-personThis event looks worthwhile for women who want leadership growth and confidence, meaningful connections, and fresh collaborations and encouragement.
Des MoinesInternational Womens Conference - Des Moines (Hybrid)International Womens ConferenceBothThis conference looks valuable for women who want confidence-building encouragement, new connections, and a stronger sense of confidence and connection; the hybrid format adds welcome flexibility for women balancing travel, work, or caregiving.
Des MoinesIowa Ladies Conference 2026Iowa Ladies DepartmentIn-personThis conference looks strong for women who want spiritual encouragement and sisterhood, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of confidence and connection.
Des MoinesThe Leadership Conference: 2026 Des MoinesWomen Lead ChangeBothThis conference looks valuable for women who want leadership growth and confidence, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of confidence and connection; the hybrid format adds welcome flexibility for women balancing travel, work, or caregiving.
Iowa CityInternational Womens Day Market | Iowa City—In-personThis event looks fun for women who want easy access to vendors, services, and inspiration, meaningful connections, and an energetic, easy-to-browse setting.
JohnstonIowa DAV Women Veterans ConferenceCindy ParisIn-personThis conference looks strong for women who want clear resources and veteran peer support, meaningful connections, and clear next-step momentum.
OttumwaLean In - Women In Leadership ConferenceGreater Ottumwa Partners in ProgressIn-personThis conference looks valuable for women who want leadership growth and confidence, meaningful connections, and clear next-step momentum.
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - April 13, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - August 10, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - December 14, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - February 9, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - January 12, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - July 13, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - June 8, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - March 9, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - May 11, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - November 9, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - October 12, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualIowa Women Leaders Association Monthly Meeting - September 14, 2026Iowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis recurring meeting looks useful for women who want consistent networking, fresh leadership perspectives, and a dependable circle of peers they can return to throughout the year; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving u
VirtualWomenRising 2026 - A Half-Day Leadership ConferenceIowa Women Leaders AssociationVirtualThis conference looks valuable for women who want a focused burst of leadership insight, encouraging peer energy, and practical ideas they can carry back into work and community; the virtual format makes it easier to join from anywhere without giving up t
WaterlooWaterloo Alumnae Chapters 4th Annual Womens Health Summit—In-personThis summit looks valuable for women who want leadership growth and confidence, meaningful connections, and renewed confidence to lead.
West Des Moines2026 Women in Educational Leadership ConferenceSchool Administrators of IowaIn-personThis conference looks valuable for women who want ideas women can apply in education settings, leadership growth and confidence, and energizing follow-up ideas and relationships.