2025 National Business Leadership Conference


Join us for the 20th Anniversary of the National Business Leadership Conference, taking place on November 6-7, 2025, at the National Gaylord Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, Washington, DC. This year holds special significance as we celebrate Executive Woman Media (formerly Diversity Woman Media)’s 20th anniversary.

For over two decades, the National Business Leadership Conference has been the premier gathering for women leaders driving change and innovation across industries. This transformative conference brings together accomplished women business leaders, male allies, executives and entrepreneurs from the world’s largest corporations, creating a powerful environment for leadership development and professional growth.

Recognized as one of the most influential leadership conferences for women of all races, cultures and backgrounds, attendees engage with and learn from distinguished thought leaders, C-suite executives, and industry pioneers.

The conference features dynamic keynotes, strategic breakout sessions, and valuable networking opportunities that address the evolving challenges and opportunities for women advancing into senior leadership roles.

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Who Should Attend

  • Mid-to-Senior Level Women leaders of all races, cultures and backgrounds
  • Women seeking leadership and executive development
  • HR/Diversity/Talent Leaders
  • Male Allies/Sponsors

Why Attend

Join us for our 20th anniversary and you will experience a winning combination of inspiration and renewal at a high level from the keynote speakers and the practical, business-focused tools and strategies delivered with workshops and breakouts. It is the most comprehensive Business Leadership learning experience available.

Attendees benefit from:
  • World-class, inspirational keynotes
  • Skill development workshops
  • Best practice sharing
  • Executive Coaching
  • Peer networking
Attendees will:
  • Gain tools, resources and strategies focused on building your leadership skill and competency
  • Enhance leadership capability in order to optimize talent engagement and performance and drive superior results
  • Participate in on-site Executive Coaching to address your specific challenges and opportunities and develop a plan for action
  • Build a network for continued support and best-practice sharing

2025 Speakers

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2025 Mosaic Honorees

2025 Coaches

Words of Praise from Previous Conferences

  • Want to take a moment to let you know again that the conference was absolutely awe- some! I haven’t stopped talking to everyone I know about all I learned from the phenomenal Keynote, Panel, and Plenary Session Speakers as well from the awesome people I met and connected with throughout the conference.

    Dana Harris

  • The event was incredible! I feel like I was in the presence of the most talented and passionate women in the world. We are still feeling such a high and want to serve women everywhere.

    Debbie Morisie, SPHR

  • I met so many phenomenal women and “righteous broth- ers” at this year’s conference! Kudos to Dr. Sheila and her team for an inspiring experi- ence. The conference touches our heart, soul and mind.

    Dr. Deborah Ashton

  • This was the best and most inspiring conference I have ever attended. Thank you so much for the incredible job you do to make this happen!

    Lakshmi Madabhushi, Ph.D