Finance: Your Future. Your Wealth. Your Impact.
8th Annual Women in Business Conference — October 1, 2026
Showcasing the strengths of the women transforming finance
Women are transforming the finance profession—from investment management and venture capital to corporate finance, fintech, pension funds, and entrepreneurship. This is an invitation to embrace the future.
The 2026 Women in Business conference will highlight the impact women in finance can make, showcasing their leadership roles in a wide range of career choices throughout this exciting field. Finance is more than just banking. We will explore the impact of women in wealth planning and management, investment, forecasting, and financial leadership roles in crucial sectors of the economy: energy, healthcare, not-for-profit, and more.
Wendy Brookhouse's keynote address will open up the possibilities for you, and our panel discussion will share relatable experience and advice. Scroll down to view the schedule. Networking opportunities will give you the chance to explore not just the unique challenges women face, but the unique strengths women bring to finance.
Register or purchase tickets now!
Saint Mary's University students, faculty members and staff attend for free (registration still required).
Students from other institutions - $25.00
General Admission - $50.00
Tables of 8 seats may be purchased for $350.
Eventbrite fees are additional and added at time of purchase.
| Time | Events |
|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking Loyola Conference Hall |
| 10:30-10:40 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 10:40-11:00 p.m. |
Future Leaders Spotlight
|
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. |
Keynote Address Audience Q&A |
| 12:00-1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch & Career Topic Tables
|
| 1:30-2:20 p.m. |
From Classroom to Corner Office: Women Leading Finance (Executive Panel)
|
| 2:20-2:50 | Ask Me Anything - Live audience questions |
| 2:50-3:00 |
Closing Remarks & Student Prize Draw |
| Time | Events |
|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking Loyola Conference Hall |
| 10:30-10:40 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 10:40-11:00 p.m. |
Future Leaders Spotlight
|
| 11:00-12:00 p.m. |
Keynote Address Audience Q&A |
| 12:00-1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch & Career Topic Tables
|
| 1:30-2:20 p.m. |
From Classroom to Corner Office: Women Leading Finance (Executive Panel)
|
| 2:20-2:50 | Ask Me Anything - Live audience questions |
| 2:50-3:00 |
Closing Remarks & Student Prize Draw |