15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference,

About the event

We are pleased to announce the Fifteenth Annual Women o f Color Empowerment Conference to take place September 11th - 13th, 2026, at the beautiful Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale. Our theme this year is "Made for this Moment: Purpose, Power, Progress." For fifteen years, the Women of Color Empowerment Conference has served as a premier national gathering dedicated to strengthening the leadership, influence, and professional advancement of women of color. The conference attracts hundreds of attendees for three days of dynamic programming, executive-level insights, and thought-provoking presentations. On September 11th, the conference will open with engaging programming followed by a dynamic evening networking experience. On September 12th, our featured programming day will conclude with an elevated signature experience - The Women of Color Empowerment Gala. This highly anticipated evening will bring together leaders, executives, and change-makers for a powerful celebration of impact, excellence, and legacy in honor of our 15-year milestone. The conference will conclude on September 13th with our signature Sisterhood Breakfast, featuring jazz and intentional connection.

Why should you sponsor?

Sponsors should support our event because it provides a direct opportunity to align with a trusted, 15-year platform that elevates and connects professional women of color across industries to a highly influential and often underserved audience. WOCEI gives sponsors access to a powerful network of professional women of color, while positioning their brand alongside a 15-year legacy of leadership, impact, and meaningful community engagement.

Burnadette Norris-Weeks

The Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. ("Institute") is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to enhance and expand leadership by women of color. In addition to the annual conference, the Institute hosts quarterly leadership events called Advocates for Change. These gatherings feature distinguished speakers who address strategies for achieving productive and sustainable social change in areas such as economic development, healthy living, heritage awareness, and technology advancement. The Institute also offers professionally facilitated forums, which provide attendees with essential tools for strategic planning, career advancement, and personal leadership development. As a membership-based organization, the Institute also fosters a sense of community among women through monthly dinners and professional development meetings, creating a supportive environment for networking, collaboration, and ongoing growth.

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