2025 Agenda - Women in Consumer Finance Conference

3 PM – 5 PM

Registration & Open Networking

Connection Opportunity

3 PM – 5 PM

Check in and start connecting! Snacks will be available from 4-4:30pm.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

1st Timer Orientation

Connection Opportunity

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

New to WCF? Come to our meet and greet to settle any nerves and start connecting before we officially begin!

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Breakfast

Connection Opportunity

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Morning Activity (optional)

Connection Opportunity

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Activities and times TDB. More information is coming soon.

11:30 AM – 1 PM

Lunch on your own (or with your team)

Connection Opportunity

11:30 AM – 1 PM

Grab food at a local restaurant with industry friends or your WCF team before we begin.

1 – 2 PM

Roundtables

Active Learning

1 – 2 PM

Kick things off by connecting! You’ll have a variety of conversation topics to choose from. This is your chance to get valuable insights and talk through challenges with peers.

2:15 - 3:30 PM

Speed Networking

Connection Opportunity

2:15 - 3:30 PM

Meet even more fellow WCF participants. Our structured networking activity is the perfect opportunity to connect with women beyond your team.

3:30 – 4 PM

Snack Break

Connection Opportunity

3:30 – 4 PM

4 - 4:40 PM

Official WCF Welcome

Inspirational Speakers

4 - 4:40 PM

Join your team as we set the stage and give you a rundown of what to expect over the next few days.

4:40 – 5:20 PM

Inspirational Keynote

Inspirational Speaker

4:40 – 5:20 PM

Speaker announcement coming soon…

5:20 – 5:45 PM

Our Stories

Inspirational Speakers

5:20 – 5:45 PM

Inspiring women will take the stage to share their stories of challenge and triumph. It’s one of the most loved and moving parts of the conference. Bring your box of tissues!

6 PM

Dinner on Your Own (or with your team)

Team Activity

6 PM

If you're participating in our team experience, your team leader will make plans for you and your group to get dinner together (note: everyone pays their own way). If not, make a reservation at one of the great local restaurants with friends.

9 PM

Afterhours at the Lobby Bar

Connection Opportunity

9 PM

7:45 – 8:45 AM

Breakfast

Connection Opportunity

7:45 – 8:45 AM

8:45 – 9:15 AM

Morning Mindfulness (optional)

Connection Opportunity

8:45 – 9:15 AM

Recenter and set your intentions for the day during this relaxing morning meditation.

9:15 – 10:15 AM

Breakout Session 1

Active Learning

9:15 – 10:15 AM

You’ll have the choice to attend a professional development workshop or roundtable. Topics will be released soon.

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Break

Connection Opportunity

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Schedule a meeting, have a coffee, or shop in our marketplace.

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Breakout Session 2

Active Learning

10:45 – 11:45 AM

You’ll have the choice to attend a professional development workshop or roundtable. Topics will be released soon.

11:45 AM – 1 PM

Lunch

Connection Opportunity

11:45 AM – 1 PM

1 – 1:30 PM

Our Stories

Inspirational Speakers

1 – 1:30 PM

Inspiring women will take the stage to share their stories of challenge and triumph. It’s one of the most loved and moving parts of the conference. Bring your box of tissues!

1:30 - 2:15 PM

Fireside Chat

Inspirational Speakers

1:30 - 2:15 PM

A powerhouse panel of senior women will share career insights and advice.

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Trivia

Team Activity

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Who doesn't love a little friendly competition? Compete with your team or, if you're not on a team, play with other trivia lovers. You'll vie for the official WCF trivia trophy...and bragging rights for a year.

3:30 – 6 PM

Break

Connection Opportunity

3:30 – 6 PM

Schedule a meeting, hang with your team, or shop in our marketplace

6 PM – 7 PM

Dinner

Connection Opportunity

6 PM – 7 PM

Enjoy a meal with your new friends (this dinner is included in your registration fee).

7 PM – 7:45 PM

Awards Ceremony

Connection Opportunity

7 PM – 7:45 PM

Celebrate some of the best & brightest women in financial services with us. During this ceremony, we'll announce the winners of our 2025 Uplift Awards Program.

7:45 PM – 9:30 PM

Dance Party

Connection Opportunity

7:45 PM – 9:30 PM

After a long day of self-work and professional development, it's time to let loose. Join your new friends on the dance floor

9:30 – 11:30 PM

Karaoke

Connection Opportunity

9:30 – 11:30 PM

Sing your heart out or cheer others on while they give it their best go on the microphone.

8 – 9 AM

Final Team Reflections over Breakfast

Connection Opportunity

8 – 9 AM

Meet with your team to reflect on your experience, share your takeaways, and say your final goodbyes over a light breakfast.