Become a Conference Sponsor

A Perfect Way to Support Future Leaders

Our vision is to manifest equity in leadership in our lifetime, with a mission to develop the mindset and skills of leaders at all stages of life so they can foster gender parity and cultures of inclusion.

Support your own leadership journey and also fund future leaders through our educational efforts at Simmons University.

  • Student scholarships: Support students in our Boston Scholars program through your conference fee.
  • Academic programming: Fund the development of innovative “Everyday Leadership” programs.
  • Inclusive leadership initiatives: Further our mission at the Institute to manifest gender equity and foster cultures of inclusion.

Benefits of Sponsorship

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Raise your visibility

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ENHANCE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Return to work refreshed with innovative leadership tools and strategies.


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Network with Peers

Network with 8,500+ leaders from all around the world who value education, boast diverse career paths, and excel in their fields.

Amplify Your Brand With an Engaged Audience

  • Increase your brand awareness
  • Elevate your leaders with speaker & panelist spotlights
  • Gain access to VIP opportunities 
  • Receive passes to the conference
  • Enjoy exposure through virtual interactive booth space
  • Reach thousands of conference participants before, during, and after the event
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Join the hundreds of organizations whose sponsorship has helped advance their growth and develop their team members on their journey as inclusive leaders.

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Your Support Gives Back. Partner With Us Today.

The Simmons Leadership Conference is the largest one-day fundraiser for Simmons University. Proceeds from the event support University scholarships extended to undergraduates, specifically the Boston Scholarship program, a four-year full tuition scholarship awarded to graduates of the Boston Public School system who have achieved academic excellence, and other strategic priorities.

Our mission is to empower women leaders and their allies. Together we can foster gender parity, equity and cultures of inclusion. Position your organization at the forefront of change by aligning with the Simmons Leadership Conference. Join the hundreds of organizations whose sponsorship has helped advance their growth and develop their team members into inclusive leaders.

Why Sponsor?

Hear From Our Community

I absolutely love that it was a hybrid experience. Due to the excellent technology set-up that was provided (PC or app), my virtual experience was flawless. It was as if I was there in person! Having a choice to attend in person or virtual was fantastic!

Latsamy Visetsin

Manager of Inclusion & Diversity, The TJX Companies, Inc.

What a learning experience! Attended the Simmons Leadership Conference today representing HPE. Interacting with such powerhouses and women of impact first hand was an experience I will never forget.

Fatima Hassan

Senior Product Manager, HPE

I had the pleasure of attending the Simmons Leadership Conference in Boston. I am so inspired by the amazing women who shared their stories of how Renewal & Innovation have shaped their career journeys.

McKenna White

Project Manager, Cisco

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the Simmons Conference for Inclusive Leadership! Listening to all of the strong, inspiring women leaders was re-energizing and empowering.
I left the conference feeling inspired and ready to embrace new challenges! I am excited to discover the opportunities and experiences they lead me to.

Molly Miller

Global Talent Development & Learning Specialist, Mercury Systems

Feeling empowered and energized this morning as I virtually attend the 2023 Simmons Leadership Conference sponsored by Raytheon Technologies! I am inspired and grateful to hear these remarkable women share their journey and experiences.

Bianca Mattera

Executive Assistant at CDW

I would really encourage people to attend to learn and grow but then also to add some very specific tools to their own personal toolkit.

Steven Littlehale

Chief Innovation Officer at Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC

The Simmons Leadership Conference 2023 was nothing short of phenomenal.

Saidah Grayson Dill

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel - Employment Law at Cisco Systems, Inc.

Thank you, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, for the privilege to participate in the 2023 Simmons Leadership Conference. It was an empowering experience, and I walked away feeling inspired and motivated to continue pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.

Joanne Stephane

Principal at Deloitte

The Simmons Leadership Conference has been a best practice in how they shifted to a hybrid event. With an easy to use platform, more globalized content and amazing speakers that motivate attendees, they have made it simple for us to be more inclusive in offering seamless access to our global team members for the event.

Dawn Tiemann

Senior Advisor, External Relationships, Dell Technologies Culture, Diversity & Inclusion

SLC at a Glance

Interested in attending — or sponsoring? Share all of the goodness about the conference with your organization! This overview provides everything you need to know about the agenda, the incredible speakers, attendance options, the benefits of sponsorship, and more.  

Talk to a Sponsorship Expert Today

If you’re interested in learning more about the many benefits of becoming a sponsor, please contact the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership sponsorship team today.