Thousands of professionals filled the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday for the annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women, a one-day gathering that drew headliners including Mindy Kaling, Kylie Kelce, Bozoma Saint John, Lindsey Vonn, and Tayari Jones. The program, which kicked off at 8:45 a.m., featured more than 60 expert speakers and included a focus on leadership and uncertainty.
The conference is described as an annual, one-day nonprofit and nonpartisan event bringing together thousands of professionals, according to 6abc.com. Registration had already closed ahead of the event, per the conference's own website, conferencesforwomen.org, which also promoted the gathering as serving more than 9,000 professionals — though a separate search listing for the same page described the audience as 8,500-plus.
A Packed Agenda on AI and Uncertainty
This year's speaker lineup tackled some of the thornier questions facing today's workforce. Sessions included discussions of AI and leadership, as well as uncertainty.
Attendees who registered in person were also set to receive a boxed lunch, with gluten-free and vegan options available, per the organization's frequently asked questions page. Conference tickets came with an added perk beyond the one-day event: complimentary access to the group's virtual National Conference, scheduled for March 3, 2027.
Continuing Education Credits and TV Coverage
Professionals in human resources and related fields had extra incentive to attend. The event was pre-approved for 9.5 HRCI and SHRM continuing education credits through its partner, Workology, the conference site notes.
The gathering also drew local television coverage. FOX 29 Philadelphia covered the conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Separately, a segment from phl17.com described the conference as one that connects female professionals and features stars like Kylie Kelce and Mindy Kaling.
