Join us at the eighth annual Women’s Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Adelphi’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference is a powerful day of learning and networking, where exceptional alumni and community members across industries share experiences and advice on how to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.
Keynote Speakers
Juju Chang
The Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20, Juju Chang is one of the most prominent women in broadcast journalism. Her decades-long career as a producer and reporter is notable for her coverage of women’s rights and social justice issues as well as her in-depth personal narratives set against the backdrop of national and international news.
Kindra Hall
An inspiring speaker who teaches listeners the winning way to tell their own stories, Kindra Hall is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. A former columnist at Success magazine, she is also the author of Change Your Story, Change Your Life, and, most recently, The Story Edge.
2025 Conference Schedule
| Time | Activity |
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Check-In/ Registration and Networking |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brunch and Kickoff Session Brunch Keynote Speaker: Kindra Hall |
| 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session I
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| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Breakout Session II
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| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break, AUPAC First Floor and UC First Floor |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Breakout Session III
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| 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Networking Cocktails |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Awards Celebration & Keynote Dinner Keynote Speaker: Juju Chang There is an additional fee for the dinner portion of the event for non-student participants. |
Pose for a Professional Headshot
Attendees can have a professional headshot taken at the conference from 10:30am – 4:00pm. Registration is not required.
Donate to the Career Closet
Adelphi created the Career Closet to provide students with professional work attire for interviews, conferences and other professional opportunities. Last year the conference collected more than 160 donated items.
We accept professional attire, including suits, blazers, trousers, blouses, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Items must be clean, in good condition, and washed or dry-cleaned before donating.
Women’s Leadership High School Award
The winner will be awarded $500 towards a passion project and will receive three tickets to the Adelphi University Women’s Leadership Conference Awards and Keynote Dinner.
The conference, co-hosted by Adelphi’s Advancement and External Relations and Office of Student Affairs, is open to the public as well as members of the Adelphi community including students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the University.
The Women's Leadership Conference is part of the Leadership Certificate Program for current Adelphi students.
Conference Sponsors
Keynote Sponsors
Professional Development Sponsor
Conference Reception Sponsors
Contributors
