Women's Leadership Conference
Mentoring, Inspiring, Networking, and Educating...
The MSU Women's Leadership Conference's mission is to enhance and enrich the lives
of our women alumnae, associates and friends by opening doors for mentoring and networking while creating educating and inspiring
opportunities for women by women.
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June 2nd, 2026 | In-Person Conference | Strand Union Building, MSU Campus
Conference Schedule (Tentative):
8:30-9:00 am: Event check-in and breakfast
9:00 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 am: Morning Keynote: Cindy Peterson
Morning Keynote: The Power of Presence: Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Connection
Leadership isn’t just demonstrated in big moments. The way you listen, respond, and
speak up in everyday interactions directly shape how others experience your leadership.Using storytelling and experiential learning techniques, Cindy breaks down the communication
skills that help leaders show up with confidence, clarity, and empathy in moments
that matter. Participants won’t just learn new ideas; they’ll practice practical tools
they can immediately apply in meetings, conversations, and decision-making. Walk
away with new ways to think about communicating with intention, navigating challenges
with grace, and lead in a way that feels both authentic and effective.
10:15 am: Breakout Session I
11:15 am: Breakout Session II
12:00 pm: Lunch
12:45 pm: Women in Business Club presentation
1:00 pm: Workshop
2:00 pm: Panel
3:00 pm: Keynote - Katie Goodman
4:00 pm: Networking Social and Silent Auction
Click here for the current list of conference speakers.
Thank You for Joining Us at the 16th Annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference!
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Interested in sponsoring, or donating? Email kayla.lee2@montana.edu.
Thank You to our Generous 2026 Conference Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
(available, please email kayla.lee2@montana.edu)
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Women in Business Chapter Events Sponsor:
Scholarship Sponsor:
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Brief History
The MSU Jabs Women’s Circle of Excellence (the Circle) was created in the fall of 2006 based on the vision of Jackie Sather and Micki Munro. A group of alumnae and administrative employees of Jabs were brought together to form the Core Committee of the Circle. In the spring of 2007, the Core Committee hosted the Circle’s first event, a graduation celebration for the graduating seniors and MPAc women, where they were congratulated on this significant achievement by local Jabs alumnae.
The Core Committee brought the first annual Women’s Circle of Excellence conference, a two-day event held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, Montana on April 17th and 18th, 2008. This also coincided with the 115th anniversary of the College of Business. The theme of the conference was “Links of a Lifetime," which promoted the existing bonds between alumnae and friends and fostered opportunities to establish new ones.
This conference featured national and local speakers who presented inspirational and educational sessions and events, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities. These two days featured presentations capturing the true meaning of being a woman in today’s busy world, while sharing the pride that comes from being linked by the common thread of graduating from the same institute in business.
