This year’s conference theme embraces the powerful theme of self-discovery and cultivating inner confidence. Like a garden bursting with life, the theme represents growth and resilience, and speaks to the quiet strength that flourishes when leadership is nurtured from within. We will celebrate the unique journey women have taken to bloom in business and beyond!

This event will feature a range of successful and empowering female speakers, workshop hosts, and panelists; offering attendees valuable insights and networking opportunities, allowing them to connect with like-minded peers, alumnae, and industry professionals. This event is not just limited to female business students, in fact, we encourage students from every program, with any gender, race, ethnicity, and beyond to join us. Our goal is for every delegate to leave feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to bloom into the leader they were meant to become.

This year, we are hosting our conference over Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th at St. Francis Xavier University. The welcome evening will be hosted in the Coady Institute, the Saturday speakers and workshops will be hosted in the Schwartz School of Business, and the Gala on Saturday evening will be hosted in the McKay Room in the Bloomfield Center.

Our conference is open to all StFX students regardless of their program, year, or gender. We look to foster an inclusive environment where likeminded individuals are able to come together and learn from industry professionals.

Last year, for the first time ever, WIB opened the 2024 Conference to StFX alumnae leaders. It was a resounding success — our largest conference to date — with over 150 attendees, including 100 students and 50 alumnae. The response was so positive that we are doing it again this year!