Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference

Thank You for Attending WEOC 2026!

Thank you to all the Vermonters who attended WEOC 2026 and the many partners who made the event possible. We can’t wait to see you for WEOC 2027!

WEOC 2026 Recap

Keynote Speaker

Our keynote speaker was GameTheory Founder Marguerite Dibble in conversation with Margaret Cheney, Comissioner of the Public Utility Commission.

Workshops

Our many expert workshop presenters taught attendees everything from starting a business and pitching yourself to AI to hands-on metalsmithing.

Closing Panel

Our keynote speaker was GameTheory Founder Marguerite Dibble in conversation with Margaret Cheney, Comissioner of the Public Utility Commission.

Women's Economic Opportunity Conference

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.