13th annual Women and Leadership Conference
Scheduled for September 23-24, this annual conference will be hosted as an in-person only event. With a limited capacity of 750 at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho.
Over the two days, attendees can participate in five (5) keynote presentations, 12 plus (12+) Skill Builder breakout sessions (choose from option of 3 each time). Keynote speakers will be recorded and accessible for a full year following the event to all registrants.
This year’s conference once again hosts an impressive lineup of distinguished women keynote speakers who have broken barriers and improved gender balance in their field and beyond. Be it elected office, corporate c-suites, small business launches, or grassroots movements, these women are transforming the world we live in. The speaker lineup will be posted soon!
Along with standard ticket pricing of $255, discounted volume, student, and non profit/small business pricing will be available.
In-Person Ticket Pricing
Select sponsors and individuals have generously provided resources to allow student scholarships in support of the Women and Leadership conference vision. If you would like to be considered for a student scholarship, please fill out this online Google form and a Andrus Center contact will notify you of your acceptance based on availability closer to the conference. Select High School Students may be eligible to attend for free thanks to the support of select sponsors and will be notified if they qualify following completion of the form.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Conference opening |
| 9:12 am | Welcome Message |
| 9:30 am | Keynote speaker #1- Rashmi Airan |
| 10:30 am | BREAK |
| 10:45 am | Breakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous) |
| 11:45 am | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 pm | Keynote speaker #2-Mary Bicknell |
| 1:30 pm | BREAK |
| 1:45 pm | Breakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous) |
| 2:45 pm | BREAK |
| 3:00 pm | Day one closing remarks |
| 3:15 pm | Networking Reception |
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:15 am | Opening remarks day two |
| 9:30 am | Keynote speaker #4- María González Cárdenas |
| 10:30 am | BREAK |
| 10:45 am | Breakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous) |
| 11:45 am | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 pm | Keynote speaker #5 |
| 1:30 pm | BREAK |
| 1:45 pm | Breakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous) |
| 2:45 pm | BREAK |
| 3:00 pm | Keynote speaker #6 |
| 4:00 pm | Final day closing remarks |
More information regarding speakers coming soon!
Do you have questions or are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please email andrus@boisestate.edu.
Cancellation Policy
Ticket Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please review this policy carefully. All cancellations must be submitted in writing (email).
- 15 Days or More Before the Event (On or before September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM MT): You’ll receive a full refund, less a 3.5% processing fee.
- 12-14 Days Before the Event (After September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM MT, but before September 11, 2025, 5:00 PM MT): A 50% cancellation fee will apply, plus a 3.5% processing fee.
- 8-11 Days Before the Event (After September 11, 2025, 5:00 PM MT, but before September 15, 2025, 8:00 AM MT): A 75% cancellation fee will apply, plus a 3.5% processing fee.
- 8 Days or Less Before the Event (After September 15, 2025, 8:00 AM MT): Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued.
Important Notes:
No changes, including name changes or refund requests, can be made after September 15, 2025, 8:00 AM MT.