WEOC 2025 is Saturday, September 27! Register soon, workshops are filling up fast. 

We’re pleased that Mirna Valerio will be this year’s keynote speaker! Mirna is a best-selling author, ultramarathoner, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year living in Vermont.

After the success of last year, we’re pleased that this year’s conference will take place on Saturday, September 27 at Vermont State University in Randolph! Attending the conference is free. Learn more about the workshops and their presenters HERE.

A few logistical notes ahead of Saturday:

• Kindly make sure you’re headed to the Randolph Campus of Vermont State University. The address is 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Center, VT 05061. Please look for signs and staff to direct you to park on the right side of Admin Drive. There will be free event parking provided on campus. Visit Go! Vermont trip planner to find carpooling options to the conference.
• Doors open at 8:15am. Please give yourself enough travel time to be fully registered before the conference begins at 9:00am.
• Morning coffee with baked goods and lunch will be provided, including options for folks with dietary restrictions. We will close the event with an ice cream party at 3:15pm in Judd Hall.

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

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.