North Dakota Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conferences Directory

44 conferences in North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota, 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.

North Dakota

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Event City	Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name	Planning Organization	Format	Review
Fargo	GODDESS GALA 2026 - Women Celebrating Women	—	In-person	Women attending could gain uplifting recognition and community energy, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere at this gala.
Fargo	YWCA Women of the Year 2026 presented by Sanford Health	—	In-person	This event should appeal to women looking for wellbeing and resilience support, uplifting recognition and community energy, and actionable takeaways.
Grand Forks	BeBold UND Women in Leadership Summit 2026	University of North Dakota Nistler College of Business & Public Administration	Both	This summit appears especially valuable for women who want practical leadership insight, business-growth ideas and professional perspective, and actionable takeaways with the flexibility of both in-person and virtual participation.
Grand Forks	High Tea & Fashion Show: Fashion Through the Decades	—	In-person	This tea gathering appears especially valuable for women who want meaningful peer connection, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
Jamestown	2026 Women's Business Conference	North Dakota State Government / Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center	In-person	This conference appears especially valuable for women who want business-growth ideas and professional perspective, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
Jamestown	2026 Women's Business Conference (JREC Registration)	Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center	In-person	This conference should appeal to women looking for business-growth ideas and professional perspective, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
Statewide	2026 Women You Need to Know & Watch in ND Business	Greater North Dakota Chamber	In-person	This event looks like a strong fit for women seeking business-growth ideas and professional perspective, actionable takeaways, and a supportive atmosphere.
Virtual	WomenRising 2026 - North Dakota Women Leaders Association	North Dakota Women Leaders Association	Virtual	This event looks appealing for women who want polished keynote content, candid conversations about resilience and growth, and a strong cross-industry leadership network.
Watford City	WEN ND: Calli Thorne "Saying No, so you can say Yes" & Headshot Happy Hour	Women's Energy Network North Dakota	In-person	This event looks great for women who want stronger boundaries, personal-brand polish, and relaxed networking in one practical evening.

Minnesota

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Event City	Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name	Planning Organization	Format	Review
Alexandria	MN Farmers Union Women's Conference 2026	Minnesota Farmers Union	In-person	This conference looks especially useful for women who want agriculture-specific insight, practical business learning, and connections with other women in the field.
Apple Valley	2026 Women's Networking Summit, featuring the Women Who Inspire Awards	Elevate Her Network	In-person	This event looks motivating for women who enjoy celebrating achievement, meeting inspiring leaders, and leaving with a stronger sense of possibility.
Chaska	2026 Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference	Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference	In-person	This conference looks especially valuable for women in agriculture who want networking, practical leadership insight, and conversations tailored to a fast-changing industry.
Minneapolis	20th Annual University of Minnesota Women's Health Research Conference	UMN Center for Women's Health Research	In-person	This conference looks appealing for women who want wellbeing-focused learning, supportive conversation, and practical ideas for healthier leadership and living.
Minneapolis	Empowered Women Twin Cities Connect. Collaborate. Conquer.	Meetup	Both	This group looks energizing for women who want collaboration, encouragement, and a network focused on helping one another move forward with the flexibility to join in person or online.
Minneapolis	Energetic Women Conference 2026	Energetic Women / MEA Energy Association	In-person	This specialty conference looks great for women in the energy industry who want both technical learning and leadership development in the same supportive setting.
Minneapolis	FREE Women's Collective Lab	—	In-person	This workshop looks useful for women who want hands-on learning, practical takeaways, and a smaller setting that makes it easier to ask questions and apply ideas.
Minneapolis	Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2025 Women in Business	Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal	In-person	This honors influential Twin Cities leaders for professional success and community involvement, which gives women a motivating view of leadership that blends achievement with service.
Minneapolis	Quit Lit Book Club: Empowering Reads for Bold Women	—	Both	This group looks refreshing for women who want culture-rich experiences, meaningful conversation, and friendships that go beyond ordinary networking with the flexibility to join in person or online.
Minneapolis	She Talks Data Minneapolis: Featured guest TBA	—	In-person	This group appears helpful for women seeking ongoing encouragement, familiar faces, and more chances to build real relationships instead of one-off contacts.
Minneapolis	TeamWomen 15th Annual Women's Leadership Conference	TeamWomen	In-person	This conference looks strong for women who want a big Twin Cities network, inspiring trailblazers, and a full day centered on growth, connection, and advancement.
Minneapolis	Twin Cities Women's Social Community	Meetup	Both	This group looks appealing for women who want low-pressure social connection, new friendships, and a steady sense of community in the Twin Cities with the flexibility to join in person or online.
Minneapolis	Women Empowered Community Business Fair & Resource Expo	—	In-person	This expo looks valuable for women who want sponsor and vendor access, quick networking, and a lively space to discover new products, services, and opportunities.
Minneapolis	Women of the Twin Cities	Meetup	Both	This group looks useful for women who want an easy way to meet new people, build friendships, and stay connected to a broader Twin Cities women's community with the flexibility to join in person or online.
Minneapolis	WomenRising 2026 - Minnesota Women Leaders Association	Minnesota Women Leaders Association	Virtual	This conference looks strong for women who want focused leadership momentum, practical career guidance, and easy access to an ambitious multistate network with the convenience of joining online.
Morton	Minnesota Women of Today Annual Convention 2026	Minnesota Women of Today	In-person	This event looks appealing for women who want positive energy, meaningful connection, and a chance to leave feeling more supported and inspired.
Online	Evolving Potential: Dismantling Patriarchal Patterns to Awaken Freedom	—	Virtual	This group appears helpful for women seeking ongoing encouragement, familiar faces, and more chances to build real relationships instead of one-off contacts with the convenience of joining online.
Online	Liberating the Goddess: Restoring the Divine Feminine Blueprint	—	Virtual	This group looks valuable for women who want recurring connection, approachable networking, and a community they can keep learning from over time with the convenience of joining online.
Plymouth	2026 WeMN Conference: Ignite ideas. Spark connections. Fuel your next move	Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota	In-person	This conference looks especially useful for women entrepreneurs who want actionable business ideas, founder-to-founder networking, and fresh momentum to grow their ventures.

Montana

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Event City	Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name	Planning Organization	Format	Review
Billings	2026 10th Annual Montana Women's Leadership Conference	Junior League of Billings	In-person	This conference looks strong for women who want nationally recognized speakers, mindful leadership themes, and inspiration that reaches across personal, professional, and community life.
Billings	Montana Women's Leadership Awards 2026	Junior League of Billings	In-person	This event looks motivating for women who enjoy celebrating achievement, meeting inspiring leaders, and leaving with a stronger sense of possibility.
Bozeman	2026 Women in Business Summit	Montana Chamber of Commerce	In-person	This summit looks excellent for women who want actionable business insight, strong networking, and practical conversations about growth, leadership, and visibility.
Bozeman	Fearless Women's Summit	One Woman	In-person	This conference appears valuable for women seeking leadership insight, renewed confidence, and strong connections with other growth-minded professionals.
Bozeman	MSU Women's Leadership Conference	Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship	In-person	This conference looks valuable for women who want mentoring, professional development, and a broad Montana network committed to leadership growth.
Bozeman	Women in Business Summit \| IWD Luncheon	Montana Chamber of Commerce	In-person	This summit looks excellent for women who want actionable business insight, strong networking, and practical conversations about growth, leadership, and visibility.
Bozeman	WomenRising 2026 - Montana Women Leaders Association	Montana Women Leaders Association	Virtual	This conference looks strong for women who want focused leadership momentum, practical career guidance, and easy access to an ambitious multistate network with the convenience of joining online.
Butte	Fairmont Women's Conference	Montana Farmers Union	In-person	This event appears valuable for women seeking farm and agribusiness perspective, peer exchange, and confidence in their leadership decisions.
Whitehall	Montana Women's Retreat \| 48 hours of Rest, Fully Handled	Amish Daily Farm	In-person	This retreat looks appealing for women seeking rest, reflection, and a supportive atmosphere that can help them reset and reconnect with themselves.

South Dakota

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Event City	Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name	Planning Organization	Format	Review
Box Elder	2026 MARCH Annual Summit	Avera Research Institute / MARCH Center of Excellence	In-person	This summit looks especially valuable for women interested in maternal health equity, cross-sector collaboration, and practical ideas that can strengthen care in rural and tribal communities.
Sioux Falls	Next Chapter Book Club: "Women & Power"	Junior League of Sioux Falls	In-person	This book-club gathering looks rewarding for women who enjoy thoughtful conversation about power, leadership, and how to apply big ideas in everyday life.
Sioux Falls	Sioux Falls Stake Women's Conference	Sioux Falls Stake Women's Conference / The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	In-person	This faith-centered conference looks uplifting for women seeking spiritual encouragement, sisterhood, and a meaningful theme to carry back into daily life.
Sioux Falls	WWE South Dakota: Sertoma Park Nature Walk	Women Who Explore	In-person	This relaxed outdoor meetup looks enjoyable for women who want fresh air, easy conversation, and a welcoming way to build community through shared adventure.
Spearfish	13th Annual Women in Leadership Series	South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity at Black Hills State University	In-person	This four-day leadership intensive stands out for its strong mix of strengths-based development, practical management training, and built-in networking with other ambitious women.
—	Women Who Explore South Dakota: Ladies Bungee Date (6PM)	Women Who Explore	In-person	This adventure meetup looks fun for women who want a confidence boost, a memorable challenge, and the supportive energy that comes from trying something bold together.
—	WomenRising 2026	South Dakota Women Leaders Association	Virtual	This WomenRising event looks appealing for women who want candid senior-leader insights, actionable career advice, and energizing connections that can help them rise with more clarity and confidence.

Multiple

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Event City	Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name	Planning Organization	Format	Review
Multiple	The Business Journals Mentoring Monday 2026	The Business Journals / Bizwomen	In-person	Its nationwide speed-mentoring format and huge mentor network make it especially attractive for women seeking fast, practical career guidance and energizing connections.

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