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March 25, 2026
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Call for Speakers and Presenters
The 2026 REACH Women’s Conference will gather over 600 individuals from the corporate, nonprofit, education, and entrepreneurship sectors who are interested in gender equity and inclusion, professional development, self-care, and networking to hear from first-class speakers and participate in panels, workshops, and discussion roundtables.
We are seeking speakers and presenters who want to impact the trajectory of women in the workplace to share innovative ideas and inspire enlightening discussions. We encourage proposals that inspire strong leadership, tactical insights, and diverse perspectives across various fields.
This year’s conference theme will focus on the theme innovative thinking.
If you are interested in speaking or would like to recommend someone, please complete the speaker application by October 31, 2025.
Notifications will be sent by November 14, 2025.
We Invite Applications for the
Following Roles
Keynote Speaker
We host two keynote sessions during our Conference: one opening keynote in the morning and one closing keynote during the afternoon. The audience includes all attendees and the content should broadly apply across industry, job function, age, career level, life stage, and lived experiences.
Workshop Presenter
During breakout sessions we will host interactive workshops to deepen attendees’ knowledge. We are seeking presenters who build audience engagement into their sessions and have confidently led the workshop before.
Panelist or Moderator
During breakout sessions, we will host a number of Panel Discussions to inspire conference attendees and raise the collective voice of women in the workplace. We invite you to share your knowledgeable expertise. Moderation requires a specialized skill set; REACH Women's Network provides moderator training and guidelines.
Roundtable Facilitator
During a breakout session, we will host Discussion Roundtables in the main ballroom. As a facilitator, you’ll lead a conversation with up to 9 attendees - no AV or slides, just meaningful, informal dialogue. Share your expertise in this relaxed format.
Panel Topics
Fostering a Culture of Innovation
Workplace Policies & Practices
Technology and Tools
Thinking Outside the Box
Leading Through Uncertainty
Gender Equity at Work
Location
A small group of diverse working women began meeting together in Winston-Salem in August of 2017. What started as a safe place to seek counsel and encouragement evolved into a team of collaborators committed to improving the lives of women in the workplace. In 2018, the group became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called the REACH Women's Network.
MISSION:
The REACH Women's Network seeks to advance economic development and promote gender equality by elevating the collective voice and influence of working women.
In pursuit of this mission, the REACH Women's Network aims to strengthen the vitality, creativity, productivity and sustainability of our workplaces, our economy and our community.
The REACH Women's Conference inspires working women to REACH UP in their careers, REACH OVER to each other, and REACH BACK to champion the next generation of women in the workplace.
In 2012, Salem Academy and College launched the North Carolina Triad's first Women's Conference. At the College's request, the REACH Women's Network has re-imagined and renamed this ground-breaking event, with the goal of recognizing, encouraging, advancing, and connecting working women in our community.
REACH's sixth annual conference will take place on March 25, 2026 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Contact Us
The REACH Women's Conference is presented by the REACH Women's Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
