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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

In-person TicketPrice (tax included)
Table of 8
(not available online, invoice request required to andrus@boisestate.edu)
$2,173
Individual ticket$255
Corporate discount ticket (15 or more tickets$230
Small business ticket (nonprofit or 10 or fewer employees)$135
Student Ticket*$95

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

TimeEvent
9:00 amConference opening
9:12 amWelcome Message
9:30 amKeynote speaker #1- Rashmi Airan
10:30 amBREAK
10:45 amBreakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous)   
11:45 amLunch Break
12:30 pmKeynote speaker #2-Mary Bicknell
1:30 pmBREAK
1:45 pmBreakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous)
2:45 pm BREAK
3:00 pmDay one closing remarks
3:15 pmNetworking Reception

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

TimeEvent
9:15 amOpening remarks day two
9:30 amKeynote speaker #4- María González Cárdenas
10:30 amBREAK
10:45 am Breakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous)     
11:45 am Lunch Break
12:30 pmKeynote speaker #5
1:30 pmBREAK
1:45 pmBreakout Skill Builder sessions (3 simultaneous)
2:45 pmBREAK
3:00 pmKeynote speaker #6
4:00 pmFinal 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.