2026 Women in Leadership Conference

July 21-22 | Branson

This is the must-attend event for Missouri women in business! Join women leaders from all across Missouri for our seventh annual statewide summit. The schedule will be a mix of interactive workshops and impactful keynotes that blend tangible takeaways, motivational stories and authentic opportunities for networking!

Member registration: $325

Non-member registration: $425

All credit card payments will be charged a 3% convenience fee.

2025 Highlights

Hear what last year’s attendees had to say and click below to watch a highlight video!

Thank you, Missouri Chamber, for creating a space where women lead boldly, support each other fully, and remind us that community is our superpower.”

“Time very well spent!”

“Thanks to all the chamber staff for putting on another life-changing conference and creating spaces for women to come together.”

2025 Highlight Reel

Venue & Hotel

All conference functions will be held at Branson Convention Center.

There is a room block at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel with a discounted rate of $179/night. Click below to make your reservation.

Book by June 20, 2026

Agenda

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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Stephanie Bell is a Missouri attorney, entrepreneur, and radio host whose career sits at the intersection of law, public policy, media, and business. A graduate of Truman State University and the University of Missouri School of Law (JD, MPA), she is a partner at Ellinger Bell, where she represents businesses, public officials, and organizations in complex regulatory, election, utility, and governmental disputes.

Stephanie also co-hosts the statewide morning radio program Wake Up Missouri, providing daily commentary on politics, business, and current events. She previously served as Mayor Pro Tem of Ashland, Missouri, and is co-owner of The Trolley Company in Jefferson City. She lives in Ashland with her husband and three children.

Liz’s enthusiasm and passion aren’t easily matched. Her ability to bring an attitude of unwavering optimism and to focus on impact are her two biggest strengths. She is at her best in front of a group or working to creatively solve a challenge.

Liz joined Dale Carnegie St. Louis in 2015 and purchased the St. Louis territory four years later. In 2021, she expanded the territory to Kansas City. She now consults with clients in a variety of industries and sizes from Fortune 500 companies to local family-owned businesses. She brings a unique perspective to clients, always thinks out of the box, and doesn’t settle for average. Whether she is consulting on business needs, in front of a room facilitating an experience, or at home with her husband and two kids, you will find a big smile on her face and can feel the energy she brings to any room or organization.

Seeing the impact of her work and finding opportunities to be creative are what motivate Liz in her career. In no particular order, Liz loves her husband and kids, doing ninja warrior, and banana pudding ice cream.

Liz has worked with clients like The US Air Force, Nestle Purina, Boeing, Alberici, Smithfield Foods, UPS, Cigna, and many more.

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, future-focused leader who serves as the Executive Director and COO of The DeBruce Foundation, a foundation whose mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. It seeks to help people discover what they want to do and what they’re good at doing, to open more career possibilities for the future of work.

At The Foundation, Dr. Taylor Knight leads a team who develops innovative solutions to positively impact the way youth and adults might become more agile in the ever-changing world of work. A teacher at heart, Dr. Taylor Knight has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy. Today, in addition to her leader-ship role at The DeBruce Foundation, she also serves on several boards and as a mentor to many.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders — sponsor the Women in Leadership Conference and make a lasting impact on women’s professional growth and success! Sponsorships include attendee seats, as well as premium branding and advertising opportunities. To learn more, contact Chris Burruss at cburruss@mochamber.com or call 573-634-3511.
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Questions?

Reach out to Ashley Schwab with any conference questions!

Ashley Schwab

Director of Conference Development

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