Get ready to shift into high gear at the 2025 WBENC National Conference! This year, we’re turning up the momentum with our electrifying theme, ACCELERATE—designed to propel your business, network, and impact to new heights!

What is ACCELERATE? 

ACCELERATE is YOUR call to action: to break barriers and drive your business forward with purpose. ACCELERATE means embracing every challenge as a stepping stone, using each connection as a catalyst, and setting bold goals that propel you and your business forward.

This year, the 2025 WBENC National Conference continues to be a powerful arena for growth, where the shared goal is clear: to uplift, innovate, and build a community of unstoppable businesses.

At the 2025 WBENC National Conference, where thousands gather to do business, all united by a shared drive to uplift and elevate small businesses, connections become collaborations, insights turn into innovations, and big dreams meet limitless possibilities.

 

In 2025, connect, learn, and grow as you join thousands of inspiring members from our vibrant network, coming together for an unforgettable event!

 

The 2025 National Conference will feature: 

  • An unrivaled Expo of certified women-owned businesses and those who do business with them

  • Productive Meet & Greets

  • Dynamic educational programming

  • Inspiring speakers

  • The Collegiate Accelerator pitch competition

  • Women Owned Demo Stations and Pop Up

  • Regional Partner Organizations (RPO) Meet Ups

  • Celebrations and fun, including karaoke (of course!)

  • Countless networking opportunities

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About the WBENC National Conference

Get ready to join us in New Orleans, LA, from June 23-26, 2025, at the New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center for the 2025 WBENC National Conference!

 

 

WBENC, along with our 2025 National Conference Co-Chairs are set to amplify voices, unearth groundbreaking best practices, stay at the forefront of industry trends, and commemorate the achievements of our outstanding WBEs and Corporate Members. These efforts not only advance a diverse supply chain but also pave the way for expanded business horizons for women entrepreneurs. Get ready for an event that will fuel your business aspirations!

The 2025 WBENC National Conference Co-Chairs are Accenture, Bristol Myers Squibb, Chevron, Entergy, EY, ActOne Group, Ampcus, Delta Personnel, Keramida, Synkriom, TCGI.

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) provides the gold standard certification for women-owned businesses and the professional development, tools, and resources to help them succeed.

The WBENC National Conference welcomes thousands of women entrepreneurs and corporate executives ready to make connections and do business.

 

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Registration Dates

Launch Dates:

  • January 2025 – Exhibitor Sales and Hotel Reservations Open
  • February 2025 – General Attendee Registration Opens (via online)

Key Registration Dates:

  • June 16, 2025 – Online Registration closes. After this date, all payments will be handled onsite in New Orleans. This is also the final date to submit registration transfer requests.

Onsite Registration Support Desk Hours:

  • Monday, June 23 | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CT
  • Tuesday, June 24 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
  • Wednesday, June 25 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
  • Thursday, June 26 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
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