Texas Conference for Women Drew Thousands to Austin
More than 9,000 attendees gathered at the Moody Center for the annual event's 27th year.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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More than 9,000 women converged on the Moody Center for the 27th annual Texas Conference for Women. The gathering offered professional development sessions and networking opportunities designed to help attendees navigate a shifting workplace.
Why it matters
The event provides a space for local professionals to gain skills in areas ranging from leadership to artificial intelligence. Organizers aim to support individual empowerment and career growth as the regional workforce continues to evolve.
More than 9,000 individuals attended the 27th annual gathering, contributing to the organization's legacy of reaching over 1 million professionals nationwide. Specific enrollment figures for individual development workshops remain unknown.
The players
America Ferrera
An actor and activist who served as a keynote speaker for the conference.
Hoda Kotb
A television host and author who participated as a keynote speaker.
Ilona Maher
An athlete who appeared as a keynote speaker during the programming.
Tunde Oyeneyin
A fitness instructor and author who joined the event as a keynote speaker.
Codie Sanchez
An entrepreneur and investor who served as a keynote speaker at the event.
The details
The Texas Conference for Women utilized the Moody Center to host speakers, networking sessions, and workshops on topics including artificial intelligence and career growth. Featured keynote speakers included America Ferrera, Hoda Kotb, Ilona Maher, Tunde Oyeneyin, and Codie Sanchez. The Austin event is part of a larger national series that also includes conferences held in Boston, Philadelphia, and San Jose.
Timeline
The 27th annual Texas Conference for Women took place in Austin on October 5, 2026.
The Texas Context
The 2026 conference continues a 27-year tradition of providing large-scale professional development programming in Texas. This year's turnout extends the established trend of Austin serving as a central hub for statewide career and leadership networking.
Attendees at the Moody Center participated in networking and skill-building workshops throughout the day on October 5. Professionals who missed the sessions can look for materials and professional development resources provided by the event organization online.
The takeaway
The conference underscores the continued importance of in-person professional networking and skill acquisition in the Austin workforce. Keep an eye on local development calendars for future workshops that expand on themes of leadership and artificial intelligence.
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