ABOUT

WELCOME

to the home of the Women of Isenberg Conference

This Conference was created out of our desire to connect current students with alumnae and corporate sponsors. It is an opportunity for us to share our experiences, and communicate with each other regarding the challenges we face as students in the classroom and women in the workplace. The Women of Isenberg mission has always been to provide informative and inspiring content, as well as foster connections in a community of alumni, students, sponsors and faculty.

OUR MISSION

The Women of Isenberg Conference connects current students and faculty with alumnae to build a support network and community of empowerment for collegiate women in business.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

By attending the Women of Isenberg Conference, you are provided with many valuable benefits, including:

Immersion into a community of people supporting and empowering women in all stages of their careers
Formal and informal networking with industry leaders—alumnae and corporate sponsors who will share their professional journeys and lessons learned
Attend workshops and panel discussions led by UMass alumnae and corporate sponsors featuring topics relating to professional development, relationship building, career launching and advancing, as well as opportunities and challenges women face in the workplace
Guided Networking Luncheon where you will have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions and share your concerns and experiences
A complementary Women of Isenberg tote bag filled with sponsor giveaway items and WOI merchandise

Videos

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WHY WOI?

Watch the video below to learn about the Women of Isenberg Conference and discover what this event means to our gracious attendees.

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Event Information

Held at UMass

The 11th Annual Women of Isenberg Conference will be held in the Campus Center Auditorium at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2024. This on-campus venue provides a convenient location for student attendees to gather, and creates an opportunity for alumnae to return to the University and visit their alma mater.

Event Lineup

The day-long event includes a keynote speech, 10 different panel discussions, 3 workshops, a career meet and greet with corporate sponsors, and a Guided Networking Luncheon.

History of WOI

IN 2014,

The Isenberg Women in Business Club (WiB), in collaboration with the Undergraduate Programs office, Chase Career Center, Development office, and the support of our first sponsor, Target, successfully launched the Women of Isenberg (WOI) Conference. Created to connect current students and alumnae, participants of the Conference have the opportunity to share experiences, foster confidence, and discuss challenges and opportunities of being students in the classroom as well as women in the workplace. This event has earned considerable acclaim. Through the generosity of our sponsors, Isenberg students, alumnae, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and industries, connected through their Isenberg roots, participate in continued community building. Our goal is to inspire students to build relationships, gain advice from alumnae, and to provide an opportunity for alumnae to become more involved with the University.

The Conference is entirely driven by student planners, and guided by a steering committee of Isenberg staff and alumni. The team envisions a grander, more robust Conference year by year. Over the past 7 years, the Conference has experienced a 255% growth in attendees. By 2018, the team achieved their first ever sold out Conference with 440 attendees, including 291 students and 41 speakers. The team replicated that again for 2019’s Conference. Following two virtual Conferences in 2021 and 2022, WOI welcomed attendees back in person in 2023 for another sold out Conference.

Our Team

2024 Student Planning Team

The 2024 Women of Isenberg Conference Planning Committee is comprised of 9 ambitious students all dedicated to creating a memorable and empowering experience for women in all stages of their career. The student team handles all components of the event planning process, including speaker selection, panel development, venue logistics, and conference communications.

The team began the planning process in April 2023 and meets approximately six hours per week to assure that all aspects of the conference are thoroughly discussed and organized.