20th Annual Women's Leadership Conference 11.20.25

20th Annual Women's Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System.
November 20, 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hickory Metro Convention Center
 
Experience the 2025 Women's Leadership Conference, where dynamic and engaging speakers await at every stage of your professional journey. Immerse yourself in an inclusive and energetic environment, fostering strong, diverse connections while gaining essential tools to unlock your full potential. Explore our Experience Center and Shop Local Marketplace, where attendees can forge and enhance business relationships, exchange insights with peers, and support local vendors.
 
The conference has been approved for 3.5 SHRM and 3.5 HRCI Business Credits through the Catawba Valley SHRM Chapter. 

Important Dates:
Registration will be open as outlined below or until the event reaches capacity, whichever comes first.

June 17-July 31 - VIP Package availability - Chamber Partners only
September 8-19 - Early Access registration - Chamber Partners only, based on availability 
September 30-October 16 - General registration - Based on availability  
October 16 - Registration deadline or when event reaches capacity, whichever comes first
October 16 - Cancellation deadline / Names and emails due for all attendees
October 30 - Substitution deadline

Sponsorship* opportunities are available now. Contact Nathan Cooley, Partnership Recruitment & Sponsorship Manager to learn more. 

Sponsor Appreciation & Recognition: 
Presenting Sponsor: Catawba Valley Health System 
Premier Sponsors: Appalachian State University, CommScope, Inc., Corning Optical Communications, LLC, Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Co., PLLC, First Horizon Bank, Frye Regional Medical Center, HSM Solutions, Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A., Pat Appleson Studios, Inc., Peoples Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Skyline National Bank, Truist
Journal Sponsor: Integrity Roofing, LLC
Leadership Advocate Sponsor: Frye Regional Medical Center
Leadership Excellence Sponsor: Carolina West Wireless, Hickory Crawdads 
Experience Center Sponsor: Trinity Village / Trinity Ridge 
Wi-Fi Sponsor: Carolina Caring
Event Signage Sponsor: First Citizens Bank 
Shop Local Marketplace Sponsor: The Greens at Hickory & The Greens at Viewmont 
Stage Sponsor: UNC Health Caldwell
Videography Sponsor: UNC Health Blue Ridge
Conference Playlist Sponsor: ESP, LLC
Photo Wall Sponsor: D.R. Horton
Quiet Room Sponsor: St. Stephens Lutheran Church and School
Breakout Session Sponsors: A Woman's View, Catawba Valley Insurance Agency, Nova Credit Union
VIP Package Sponsor: Good's Home Furnishings
Exhibitors: Foothills Referral Network (BNI), Women's & Children Services
Shop Local Vendor: 2 Pink Magnolias, Parkway Aesthetics

*Sponsorship opportunities are a privilege of partnership with The Chamber of Catawba County.