Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference

Thank you for attending WEOC 2025!

WEOC 2025 took place on Saturday, September 27 at Vermont State University in Randolph! Attending the conference is free. Learn more about the 2025 workshops and their presenters HERE.

The full schedule for the 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference included: 

8:15am—9:00am — Registration/Check-In and Networking
9:00am—10:00am — Keynote Speakers: Mirna Valerio, Sen. Peter Welch
10:15am—11:45am — Morning Workshops
11:45am—12:45pm — Complimentary Lunch
1:15am—2:15pm — Afternoon Workshops
2:30pm—3:15pm — Closing Panel — Money Matters: From First Paycheck to Retirement with Priscilla Gilbert, Liz Scharf, and Julie Kelley
3:15pm—Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Party

The Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference was founded by former Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle and has been for 25 years in Vermont. The conference has a long history of bringing Vermonters together to learn, network, and discuss issues in the economic sphere.

To receive updates on the conference details, registration, and other information, fill out the form HERE.

You can email weoc@welch.senate.gov or call 802-863-2525 with any questions.