The UConn Women’s Advance Conference is a professional development opportunity
for women staff, graduate students and faculty at all levels of the University that is designed
to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks to promote a more
inclusive and supportive working and learning environment.
The UConn Women’s Advance Conference Planning Committee is seeking proposals by April 16, 2026 for workshops and presentations for the 2025 Women’s Advance Conference to be held at the UConn Storrs Campus on May 15, 2026.
UConn staff, faculty, graduate students and community professionals are invited to submit proposals that cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to communication skills, cultural competency, negotiation skills, organizational time-savers, professional networking, leadership development, workplace climate, navigating the tenure process, global engagement and work/life flexibility.
The theme of this year’s conference is
ChangemakHers:
Celebration, Empowerment and Support for a Brighter Future
In this time of divisiveness among people, and the soaring visibility of racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression, it is our hope that proposals will seek to build community, expand skills and increase knowledge to address these important topics.
All proposals must be submitted through the online submission form by April 16, 2026.
For more information on submission guidelines https://womenscenter.uconn.edu/programs-services/signature-programs/advanceconference/
For more information, contact: Elise Delacruz at womenscenter@uconn.edu