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SUMMARY:2026 Women & Business Conference Request for Presentation Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Salt Lake Chamber is now accepting presentation proposals for the 50th Anniversary Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon on November 11\, 2026  a milestone year celebrating five decades of empowering women in business.\n\nThis event brings together dynamic\, inspiring voices and celebrates individuals who are making a meaningful impact in our business community. We are seeking engaging speakers who can deliver practical insights\, fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways for attendees.\n\n\nPurpose\n\nTo inspire and connect businesswomen with the tools\, resources and relationships needed to support both personal and professional growth.\n\n\nConference Focus\n\nAs we celebrate 50 years of impact\, the 2026 conference will center on women's empowerment and elevating women in the Salt Lake business community\, including entrepreneurs\, leaders and working professionals.\n\nThe official theme will be announced soon.\n\nBreakout Session Proposal Requirements\n\nPlease include the following in your submission:\n\n\n	\n	Presentation title\n	\n	\n	Session description\n	\n	\n	Speaker(s)\, panelists and/or moderator bios (limited to 250 words)\n	\n	\n	Relevance to advancing and supporting businesswomen\n	\n	\n	Clear\, actionable takeaways for attendees\n	\n	\n	Contact information (name\, title\, organization\, phone number\, email)\n	\n	\n	Headshot (required\; email to Kat Kaddas   proposals without a headshot will not be considered)             \n	\n\n\nHeadshot Requirements\n\n\n	\n	High-resolution image (300 DPI preferred\; larger files such as 1200 x 1800 pixels work best)\n	\n	\n	Head-and-shoulders photo with space above the head and around the shoulders\n\n	(please avoid tightly cropped images where the face fills the frame)\n	\n	\n	File format: JPEG or PNG\n	\n	\n	Submit the original image file (no screenshots\, compressed images or photos embedded in documents)\n	\n\n\n\nSuggested Topics\n\nWe welcome a wide range of ideas. Example topics include:\n\n\n	\n	Authentic leadership\n	\n	\n	Managing and leading teams\n	\n	\n	The power of community and networking\n	\n	\n	Intergenerational collaboration\n	\n	\n	Negotiation skills\n	\n	\n	Giving and receiving feedback\n	\n	\n	Knowing your worth and advocating for yourself\n	\n\n\nFor additional inspiration\, explore sessions from the 2025 Women & Business Conference.\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n	\n	Length: Approximately 35 minutes\n	\n	\n	Format Options: Single presenter\, panel discussion\, fireside chat or interactive session\n	\n\n\n\nSelection Process\n\nAll proposals will be reviewed based on relevance\, quality and audience value.\n\nPriority consideration will be given to Salt Lake Chamber members.\n\n\nHow to Submit\n\nTo submit a proposal\, click the blue "Register" button on this page and complete the application.\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBreakout session presenters are not compensated\, as proceeds from the conference support the Women's Business Center of Utah.\n\nFor questions or sponsorship opportunities\, contact events@slchamber.com
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p data-end="469" data-start="236">The Salt Lake Chamber is now accepting presentation proposals for the <strong data-end="381" data-start="306">50th Anniversary Women &amp\; Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon</strong> on November 11\, 2026&mdash\; a milestone year celebrating five decades of empowering women in business.</p>\n\n<p data-end="741" data-start="471">This event brings together dynamic\, inspiring voices and celebrates individuals who are making a meaningful impact in our business community. We are seeking engaging speakers who can deliver practical insights\, fresh perspectives&nbsp\;and actionable takeaways for attendees.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="746" data-start="743" />\n<h2 data-end="762" data-section-id="1ei9rx7" data-start="748"><strong data-end="762" data-start="751">Purpose</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="902" data-start="764">To inspire and connect businesswomen with the tools\, resources and relationships needed to support both personal and professional growth.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="907" data-start="904" />\n<h2 data-end="932" data-section-id="1m136pj" data-start="909"><strong data-end="932" data-start="912">Conference Focus</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="1197" data-start="934">As we celebrate 50 years of impact\, the 2026 conference will center on&nbsp\;women&rsquo\;s empowerment and elevating women in the Salt Lake business community\, including entrepreneurs\, leaders and working professionals.<br data-end="1153" data-start="1150" />\n<em data-end="1197" data-start="1153">The official theme will be announced soon.</em></p>\n\n<h2 data-end="225" data-section-id="28dclm" data-start="180"><strong data-end="225" data-start="183">Breakout Session Proposal Requirements</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="275" data-start="227">Please include the following in your submission:</p>\n\n<ul data-end="673" data-start="277">\n	<li data-end="299" data-section-id="1ahncny" data-start="277">\n	<p data-end="299" data-start="279">Presentation title</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="323" data-section-id="1ga4974" data-start="300">\n	<p data-end="323" data-start="302">Session description</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="395" data-section-id="1vwf4m1" data-start="324">\n	<p data-end="395" data-start="326">Speaker(s)\, panelists and/or moderator bios (limited to 250 words)</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="451" data-section-id="vw2klt" data-start="396">\n	<p data-end="451" data-start="398">Relevance to advancing and supporting businesswomen</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="497" data-section-id="1ciloeh" data-start="452">\n	<p data-end="497" data-start="454">Clear\, actionable takeaways for attendees</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="570" data-section-id="cpeze2" data-start="498">\n	<p data-end="570" data-start="500">Contact information (name\, title\, organization\, phone number\, email)</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="673" data-section-id="zt96h6" data-start="571">\n	<p data-end="673" data-start="573">Headshot (required\; email to <a href="mailto:kkaddas@slchamber.com?subject=Headshot">Kat Kaddas</a> &mdash\; proposals without a headshot will not be considered)&nbsp\; &nbsp\;<strong data-end="671" data-start="573">&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 data-end="759" data-section-id="k7f43m" data-start="730"><strong data-end="759" data-start="734">Headshot Requirements</strong></h2>\n\n<ul data-end="1155" data-start="761">\n	<li data-end="861" data-section-id="198uaim" data-start="761">\n	<p data-end="861" data-start="763">High-resolution image (300 DPI preferred\; larger files such as 1200 x 1800 pixels work best)</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1016" data-section-id="1t99ijf" data-start="862">\n	<p data-end="1016" data-start="864">Head-and-shoulders photo with space above the head and around the shoulders<br data-end="942" data-start="939" />\n	<em data-end="1014" data-start="944">(please avoid tightly cropped images where the face fills the frame)</em></p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1049" data-section-id="16kyt7v" data-start="1017">\n	<p data-end="1049" data-start="1019">File format: JPEG or PNG</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1155" data-section-id="o1xcdi" data-start="1050">\n	<p data-end="1155" data-start="1052">Submit the original image file (no screenshots\, compressed images&nbsp\;or photos embedded in documents)</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr data-end="1581" data-start="1578" />\n<h2 data-end="1606" data-section-id="1ik0kj6" data-start="1583"><strong data-end="1606" data-start="1586">Suggested Topics</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="1665" data-start="1608">We welcome a wide range of ideas. Example topics include:</p>\n\n<ul data-end="1908" data-start="1667">\n	<li data-end="1691" data-section-id="jfx52k" data-start="1667">\n	<p data-end="1691" data-start="1669">Authentic leadership</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1722" data-section-id="kgnaat" data-start="1692">\n	<p data-end="1722" data-start="1694">Managing and leading teams</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1764" data-section-id="1disrmp" data-start="1723">\n	<p data-end="1764" data-start="1725">The power of community and networking</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1800" data-section-id="745crs" data-start="1765">\n	<p data-end="1800" data-start="1767">Intergenerational collaboration</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1823" data-section-id="1wkr2cp" data-start="1801">\n	<p data-end="1823" data-start="1803">Negotiation skills</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1857" data-section-id="1yjsxrw" data-start="1824">\n	<p data-end="1857" data-start="1826">Giving and receiving feedback</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="1908" data-section-id="mhkv0l" data-start="1858">\n	<p data-end="1908" data-start="1860">Knowing your worth and advocating for yourself</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="1999" data-start="1910"><em data-end="1999" data-start="1910">For additional inspiration\, <a href="https://slchamber.com/events-programs/signature-events/women-business-conference-and-athena-awards-luncheon/" onclick="window.open(this.href\, ''\, 'resizable=no\,status=no\,location=no\,toolbar=no\,menubar=no\,fullscreen=no\,scrollbars=no\,dependent=no')\; return false\;">explore sessions from the 2025 Women &amp\; Business Conference.</a></em></p>\n\n<hr data-end="2004" data-start="2001" />\n<h2 data-end="2028" data-section-id="1s5ovvd" data-start="2006"><strong data-end="2028" data-start="2009">Session Details</strong></h2>\n\n<ul data-end="2168" data-start="2030">\n	<li data-end="2070" data-section-id="1s8ssc0" data-start="2030">\n	<p data-end="2070" data-start="2032"><strong data-end="2043" data-start="2032">Length:</strong> Approximately 35 minutes</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="2168" data-section-id="1lfgovf" data-start="2071">\n	<p data-end="2168" data-start="2073"><strong data-end="2092" data-start="2073">Format Options:</strong> Single presenter\, panel discussion\, fireside chat&nbsp\;or interactive session</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr data-end="2173" data-start="2170" />\n<h2 data-end="2199" data-section-id="rvn0u" data-start="2175"><strong data-end="2199" data-start="2178">Selection Process</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="2353" data-start="2201">All proposals will be reviewed based on relevance\, quality and audience value.<br data-end="2283" data-start="2280" />\n<strong data-end="2353" data-start="2283">Priority consideration will be given to Salt Lake Chamber members.</strong></p>\n\n<hr data-end="2358" data-start="2355" />\n<h2 data-end="2380" data-section-id="1wnvcq" data-start="2360"><strong data-end="2380" data-start="2363">How to Submit</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="2483" data-start="2382">To submit a proposal\, click the blue <strong data-end="2433" data-start="2419">&ldquo\;Register&rdquo\;</strong> button on this page and complete the application.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="2488" data-start="2485" />\n<h2 data-end="2519" data-section-id="yzh1rk" data-start="2490"><strong data-end="2519" data-start="2493">Additional Information</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="2661" data-start="2521"><strong><em data-end="2661" data-start="2521">Breakout session presenters are not compensated\, as proceeds from the conference support the Women&rsquo\;s Business Center of Utah.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p data-end="2740" data-start="2663">For questions or sponsorship opportunities\, contact <strong data-end="2739" data-start="2715"><a href="mailto:events@slchamber.com">events@slchamber.com</a></strong></p>\n
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