Women’s Leadership Summit 2024
Registration is open! Get your ticket to the industry’s premier leadership training event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture, design, and the allied building industries.
Join the WLS movement
WLS convenes the industry’s largest network of women who are breaking down barriers and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. You’ll meet, network with, and learn from an extraordinary lineup of renowned speakers, trailblazing leaders, and industry experts who will share pathbreaking ideas to tackle challenges and lead change.
Get ready for three days of high-impact programming, networking, education, community, and inspiration designed to change the workplace experience and help create gender equity for women in AEC. Event highlights include:
- An unrivaled keynote lineup including Kimberlé Crenshaw, Sumayya Vally, Natasha Engan, Gia Biagi, Ciere Boatright, RaMona Westbrook, AIA, Danielle Tillman, AIA, NOMA, Jen Johnson, Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, & Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA
- Executive workshops with Karen Robichaud & Amanda Garner
- Mindfulness activities with Dr. Akua K. Boateng
- Open Houses with Studio Gang & Chicago Architecture Center
- Lunches at leading Chicago firms—including Perkins+Will, CannonDesign, & Epstein
This event sells out every year—register today to secure your spot! AIA members save hundreds on registration with special rates.
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