Emerging Leader Network Accelerator

November 11, 2025  |  The Westin Hotel  |  Charlotte, NC

Strong connections help individuals and organizations thrive. Let's get young women there faster.

Our one-day Network Accelerator event is designed to ease promising leaders into industry events and relationship building. Participants will increase their confidence in these spaces by developing vital communication skills and putting them to the test as they build their professional support system.

Emerging Leader Experience

Pricing

  Nov. 13 - May 2 May 3 - Aug. 15 Aug. 15 - Nov. 11
Individual $550 $600 $650
Team of 5 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Team of 10 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500

Add our optional After Party Experience to round out the day for an extra $200 per person.

Agenda

Learn effective connection strategies and put them to the test as you expand your network.

Registration

Registration

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Check in with the WCF team. We'll give you a name badge and assign you a team to move through the day with. No standing in corners alone here!

Welcome

Welcome Keynote

9:00 - 9:45 AM

An inspiring keynote speaker will take the stage to share how relationships can transform careers and motivate you to start building your network.

Icebreaker

Team Icebreaker

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Time to get to know your team! Your team leader (an experienced WCF attendee) will guide your group through a conversation about your past networking experiences, what scares you about it, and what you'd like to get out of the day.

Workshop

Interactive Workshop

10:15 - 11:30 AM

Learn effective ways to start conversations, how to meaningfully introduce yourself, and how to ensure new connections blossom into relationships that are beneficial to you, your career, and your company.

Lunch

Lunch

11:30 - 12:45 PM

Join your team to refuel after a busy morning of connecting and learning.

Our Stories

Storytellers

12:55 - 1:35 PM

Vulnerability helps foster deep connections. This session will demonstrate the power of embracing your story. You'll hear women from our community share their journeys of challenge and perseverance. 

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat

1:35 - 2:05 PM

This chat will feature a powerhouse panel of senior women who will demonstrate the success that's possible for ambitious women with supercharged networks.

Story Reflection

Group Recap

2:05 - 2:30

Discuss what you learned from the career stories you heard with your team.

Trivia

Team Trivia

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Networking doesn't always have to be so serious! Sometimes the best connections are made in the most casual settings. Keep bonding with your team with a little trivia fun.

Structured Networking Activity

Structured Networking

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Time to put everything you learned throughout the day to the test. For this structured activity, you'll break from your team and have conversations with other attendees and team leaders.

Final Recap

Final Reflections

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Meet with your team to share what you learned and come up with a plan to continue building on your new connections.

After Party

After Party Experience

6:30 - 11:00 PM

Join experienced and executive leaders for an opportunity to socialize and network in a fun-filled setting. This optional add on includes access to our dinner & dance party and our after hours karaoke event.

Tickets are limited - register now!

There are a limited number of tickets available for our Emerging Leader Network Accelerator. Register now to guarantee your spot.

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