Purdue Women’s Conference 2025

Chicago awaits—connect with Boilermaker women at Purdue Women’s Conference 2025!

Join the Purdue Women’s Network at Convene 311 W Monroe to motivate, uplift, and connect within a supportive community of Purdue alumnae and friends.

The registration deadline is Thursday, May 29, and space is limited. Sign up today!

The conference focuses on personal and professional development, and it will feature keynotes by top speakers as well as 14 focused breakout sessions. Keynote speakers include:

• Lee Ann De Reus (MS HHS’92, PhD HHS’97), executive director of Amplio Network
• Jennie López (MS ChE’02), speaker, consultant, coach, author, and owner of Jennie López Enterprise
• Kathleen Sarpy (LA’92), founder and CEO of Agency H5
• Victoria Trabosh (PFW’81), presentation coach, speaker, author, and president of Victoria H Trabosh Executive Coach
• Julie Wainwright (M’79), e-commerce entrepreneur and CEO and cofounder of Ahara
• A panel of military leaders with Shannon DaSilva (T’03), Vanessa Mahan (S’02), Constance Solina (CE’00), and Rebecca Wyness (PNW’17)

Complete speaker information and other conference details can be found on the conference website.

Pricing:

• $299 for nonmembers
• $249 for employees and students from all Purdue campuses and Purdue Global and members of the Purdue Alumni Association, the John Purdue Club, President’s Council, or our Parents & Families Club

If you would like to stay at the Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop, conveniently located within walking distance of Convene, you can book your room today. Please note that availability is limited. Book by May 21 at 5 p.m. CT for a discounted rate of $229! 

PRECONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENT

The Purdue Women’s Network is hosting a networking gathering at LondonHouse Chicago from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT on June 11.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and connect with Purdue women before the conference begins. The cost is $65 for members of the Purdue Alumni Association, President’s Council, and the John Purdue Club. The cost for nonmembers is $85. Space is limited.

You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may request to cancel for any reason by Thursday, May 29, to receive a full refund for conference costs. Cancellation requests must be made in writing. To request a cancellation, email the Purdue for Life Foundation Office of Special Events at specialevents@purdueforlife.org. Please call 765-494-0900 with questions. You may also request to cancel reservations at the Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel by Friday, May 21, at 5 p.m. CT for a full refund. Hotel reservations need to be cancelled separately through the hotel.