Empowering Women In 2025: Must-Attend Professional Conferences

It’s that time of year again when ambition is reignited and people are planning experiences that will impact and improve who they are. Making time to attend conferences can help you can do just that!

Conferences are created to join people together, creating a space for innovation, motivation and networking. From low cost conferences to ones that cost a pretty penny, getting in certain rooms with like minded people can change your life.

Consider attending these 2025 conferences that are dedicated to the success of women and people of color in tech, entrepreneurship and personal development.

Women remain underrepresented in the tech field. According to the World Bank, Women represent only 35% of STEM employees in the U.S. and held 35% of U.S. tech jobs in 2023. Women of color have even more alarming statistics, earning significantly less than their counterparts on a yearly basis.

With the rapid advancement of technology, it is important to stay adept with skills needed to succeed in the industry. By attending the conferences listed below, women and people of color can learn about new trends and changes in their industry.

Tech Intersections was created to address the lack of representation in tech jobs, especially in positions of leadership.

This conference is intentional by having women of color leading all talks, panels, and workshops. In addition, they want to reduce the financial burdens of attending tech conferences by providing financial assistance for those in need.

The workshops of this conference will be on career skills, self-care, tech ecosystem building, tech entrepreneurship and VC, and technical skills.

Location: Oakland, CA

Dates: January 25, 2025

Ticket Price: $50-$250

If you are experiencing any financial hardship and would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact info@techintersections.com.

For more information on registration, click here.

The Women In Tech Global Conference will be held in person and virtually with the goal of uniting 100,000 Women in tech to foster innovation with purpose and impact.

With over 500 speakers, registrants will have the chance to participate in live educational & training content, keynotes, engaging panels, breakout rooms, technical workshops, and networking opportunities.

Location: To Be Announced

Dates: May 20-22, 2025

Ticket Price: $59-$499

For more information on registration, click here.

Afrotech is known to be one of the largest tech conferences that champions tech for good and celebrates people from the African and Black diaspora trailblazing in the tech industry.

Attendees can expect recruiting expo floors, programming stages, product demos, Black business marketplaces, skill building and career growth, and new one-day summits.

Location: Houston, TX

Dates: October 27-31, 2025

Ticket Price: $299-$2250

For more information on registration, click here.

From 2019 to 2023, there has been a 13.6% increase in Women-owned businesses. With more women starting their own businesses, attending conferences is a great way to expand their network and improve their business practices.

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Concil (WBENC) is hosting their annual business conference, that aims to celebrate Women entrepreneurs. There will be over 300 exhibitions, inspiring speakers, meet and greets, interactive presentations, and karaoke for fun!

Location: New Orleans, LA

Dates: June 23-26, 2025

Ticket Price: $949-$1,899

For more information on registration, click here.

Since 2006, the Black Enterprises Network hosts the Women of Power Summit to gather executive women seeking to learn from other dynamic Women.

At the conference, there will be amazing speakers such as Glenda McNeal, Chief Partner Officer at American Express discussing topics that will range from artificial intelligence(AI) to overcoming work trauma.

There will also be a Legacy Gala, mentor matchmaking sessions, networking opportunities, and one on one finance and wellness coaching.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Dates: Mar 05 – Mar 08, 2025

Ticket Price: $1,395-$1,695

For more information on registration, click here.

According to Psychology Today, personal development is life long process that requires intentionality. Being intentional with who you want to become and where you want to go in life can help you decide what conferences are best for you.

The Women’s In Leadership Institute (WIL) is a leadership development experience for over 3,000 Women from around the world.

Guest can attend the conference with a team from work or come as an independent to experience influential keynote speakers, networking, breakout sessions, and leadership assessments designed for Women.

Location: San Diego, CA

Dates: Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2025

Ticket Price: $395-$4,095

For more information on registration, click here.

Black and Brown creatives and dreamers stand up! This is the conference for you. CultureCon‘s mission is to provide communities of color the tools they need to live their most creative and ambitious life.

With past speakers like Isa Rae and Will Smith, guest can look forward to two days of greatness. There will be conversations with culture-shifters, networking, workshops and career fairs.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Dates: To Be Announced

Ticket Price: To Be Announced

For more information on registration,click here.