2007 Overview

At A Glance

Date:

Thursday, April 12th
Friday, April 13th

Location:

Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Cost:

$250 early registration
$300 regular registration

Choosing to Lead, a premier conference dedicated to informing, inspiring, and challenging professional women, will convene on April 12-13, 2007 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Iowa.

A woman makes many conscious decisions that make her a leader - choosing to lead, instead of standing on the sidelines. This conference explores the skills and knowledge necessary to choose, to connect, to take risks and to lead everyday.

Choosing to Lead consists of a dynamic program defined by the most influential women leaders in Iowa's Technology Corridor. From CEOs of hospitals and corporations, to government officials and non-profit leaders, these women represent all facets of age, ethnicity and backgrounds. Their diversity encompasses the spirit of working together as they have created a relevant and vibrant program for women in mid- and senior-level management roles.

This inaugural event is responsive to an identified void in advanced educational programming targeted toward established female executives, elected officials, academics and other professional women.

Objectives:

To inspire and challenge
To provide new knowledge and skills
To promote access to Boards and public office
To offer networking opportunities
To help women to achieve a better balance in their lives.

The foundational Choosing to Lead conference will focus on striking a balance between women's career options and lifestyle choices. The two-day event will include keynote speakers of national and regional prominence, as well as panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions and networking opportunities. Participants will be inspired and challenged to find the perfect balance in their lives.

Leadership begins with a simple dream. When you choose to lead, you start a process, which takes your inspiration and heart and moves you down a path of leadership.