2026 Women & Business Conference Request for Presentation Proposals

The Salt Lake Chamber is now accepting presentation proposals for the 50th Anniversary Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon in Fall 2026 — a milestone year celebrating five decades of empowering women in business.

This event brings together dynamic, inspiring voices and celebrates individuals who are making a meaningful impact in our business community. We are seeking engaging speakers who can deliver practical insights, fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways for attendees.

Purpose

To inspire and connect businesswomen with the tools, resources and relationships needed to support both personal and professional growth.

Conference Focus

As we celebrate 50 years of impact, the 2026 conference will center on women’s empowerment and elevating women in the Salt Lake business community, including entrepreneurs, leaders and working professionals.
The official theme will be announced soon.

Breakout Session Proposal Requirements

Please include the following in your submission:

• Presentation title

• Session description

• Speaker(s), panelists and/or moderator bios (limited to 250 words)

• Relevance to advancing and supporting businesswomen

• Clear, actionable takeaways for attendees

• Contact information (name, title, organization, phone number, email)

• Headshot (required; email to Kat Kaddas — proposals without a headshot will not be considered)             

Headshot Requirements

• High-resolution image (300 DPI preferred; larger files such as 1200 x 1800 pixels work best)

• Head-and-shoulders photo with space above the head and around the shoulders
  (please avoid tightly cropped images where the face fills the frame)

• File format: JPEG or PNG

• Submit the original image file (no screenshots, compressed images or photos embedded in documents)

Suggested Topics

We welcome a wide range of ideas. Example topics include:

• Authentic leadership

• Managing and leading teams

• The power of community and networking

• Intergenerational collaboration

• Negotiation skills

• Giving and receiving feedback

• Knowing your worth and advocating for yourself

For additional inspiration, explore sessions from the 2025 Women & Business Conference.

Session Details

• Length: Approximately 35 minutes

• Format Options: Single presenter, panel discussion, fireside chat or interactive session

Selection Process

All proposals will be reviewed based on relevance, quality and audience value.
Priority consideration will be given to Salt Lake Chamber members.

How to Submit

To submit a proposal, click the blue “Register” button on this page and complete the application.

Additional Information

Breakout session presenters are not compensated, as proceeds from the conference support the Women’s Business Center of Utah.

For questions or sponsorship opportunities, contact events@slchamber.com