2025 Virginia Women's Conference
REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!
The 13th Annual Virginia Women’s Conference: Women Lead the Way
Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Johnson Center, George Mason University – Fairfax Campus
Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration, empowerment, and connection at the Virginia Women’s Conference—where women from across the Commonwealth come together to learn, lead, and lift each other up.
2025 Conference Co-Hosts: Senator Mark R. Warner, George Mason University, 5Points Creative, Amazon, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Dominion Energy, FICO, Genworth | CareScout, Hilton, Inova Health, Market Exec, and Navy Federal
We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker: Cynt Marshall! As President & CEO of Marshalling Resources, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, author, and retired AT&T executive, Cynt brings her signature energy, authenticity, and hard-earned wisdom to the stage. Her story will leave you inspired and ready to take charge of your future.
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from dynamic speakers, explore interactive workshops, and connect with experts and resources covering topics from health and wealth to career growth, community-building, and leadership.
This event is free to all participants but registration is required as space is limited!
REGISTER HERE
This year, we are asking attendees to participate in our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please bring some of the following items as your admission to the conference to help Virginians in need. These items will be delivered to the Capital Area Food Bank for distribution.
Most needed items: Canned vegetables & fruits; Beans; Rice; Pasta; Soup; Canned tuna, salmon, or chicken in water; Peanut butter; Whole grain hot & cold cereal.
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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
8:00 AM Doors Open: Registration, Networking Breakfast, & Resource Fair8:30 AM Welcome Program
9:00 AM General Session Panel
10:00 AM Breakout Sessions I
11:00 AM Breakout Sessions II
Noon Boxed Lunch & Resource Fair
12:30 PM Remarks, Senator Mark R. Warner
1:00 PM Keynote, Cynt Marshall
2:00 PM Networking and Resource Fair
3:00 PM Conference Concludes
CONFERENCE LOGISTICS
- Individuals needing assistance: Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service should email events@warner.senate.gov no later than Monday, November 10, 2025.
- Venue: #VAWC25 will be held at The Johnson Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030.
- Parking Information: Check back: Coming soon!
- Registration: Doors open and check-in will begin at 8:00 AM.
- Breakfast/Lunch: A continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
- Breakout Sessions: Workshop locations will be indicated in the program you receive upon check-in.
- Visiting: For more information about visiting Fairfax, VA, go here.
- Attire: Business casual is recommended. Please be comfortable.
- Lodging:
- If you will be traveling to VAWC25 from out of town and need to reserve a room, we have a block available at Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax. The rates are $129 for a king and $159 for two queens. Breakfast is included. To book a room, visit www.fairfax.hgi.com. You can select either a one- or two-night stay for November 14th and November 15th. Under special rates, enter this in the group code box: WC11.
This conference is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical official U.S. Senate constituent services event.
