2026 WIM VA Leadership Conference

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2026 WIM VA Leadership Conference

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 6:30 PM) (EDT)

Description

Join us for the WIM VA Leadership Conference on Tuesday, October 20, at the University of Richmond's Jepson Alumni Center in Richmond, Virginia. This premier women in manufacturing conference brings together professionals from across Virginia's manufacturing industry for a full day of leadership development, career advancement, and industry networking.

Designed for women in manufacturing at every stage of their careers, the conference delivers actionable strategies to help attendees:

Grow as leaders.
Expand their professional networks.
Advance within their organizations.

Through inspiring keynote presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, participants will gain practical skills they can apply immediately in the workplace.

The WIM VA Leadership Conference helps you:

Lead with greater confidence.
Accelerate your career growth.
Learn from women manufacturing leaders.
Build valuable industry connections.

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and leadership development with the women helping shape the future of manufacturing in Virginia.

Keynote Speaker: Hannah Pollack, Founder & CEO of Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches

Join Hannah Pollack, Founder & CEO of Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, for an engaging fireside chat on women in manufacturing, leadership development, and entrepreneurship.

What you'll learn:

How Hannah grew Nightingale from a small kitchen operation into a nationally recognized food manufacturing company.
Lessons learned while scaling production and managing business growth.
Strategies for building a strong team and organizational culture.
Insights on overcoming challenges and leading through change.
Practical advice on career growth and manufacturing leadership.

Agenda

The program begins at 9 AM, and a networking hour will follow the afternoon sessions. Lunch is included in the ticket price.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available immediately adjacent to the Jepson Alumni Center.

Click here to view past conference programs.