46th Simmons Leadership Conference
What is the date of this year’s event?
The conference is taking place on May 1, 2025.
Is this a women’s only event?
Not at all! We welcome allies of all genders and identities. Allyship is at the heart of our mission. We believe it’s time to call everyone into the conversation and invite them to help lead the way toward leadership equity and inclusion.
Can my company sponsor the Simmons Leadership Conference?
If you’re interested in learning more about the many benefits of becoming a sponsor, please contact Tracie Charland at 617-521-3830 or tracie.charland@simmons.edu.
Who produces the conference?
SLC45 is hosted by Simmons University, a global authority on women’s leadership for 125 years. Your support gives back!
All proceeds from SLC benefit Simmons University programming.
- Boston Scholars: Help students from underserved communities
- Academic courses: Fund “Everyday Leadership” programs at Simmons
- Inclusive Leadership Initiatives: Support our mission to manifest gender equity and foster cultures of inclusion
Simmons Conference History
For how long has the conference existed?
2024 is the 45th Anniversary of the event. See the history of this event and highlights from previous Boston conferences here.
Do you have a list of the past acclaimed speakers and panelists?
The conference stage has seen notable keynote speakers such as Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Brené Brown, Gloria Estefan, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.
Click here to view the full list.