6TH ANNUAL EMPOWERING WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE® 2026 CONFERENCE
The Agenda
SEPTEMBER 28–30, 2026 · CROWNE PLAZA, DULLES, VA
DAY ONE
Tuesday, 9/29
9:00 AM
Doors open
10:00 AM
Opening remarks
10:15 AM
Krista Demcher — You Are Your Brand: Own Your Story, Own Your Market
11:15 AM
Marcella Oakley & Elia Alfonso — The Power of Presence: Leading with Confidence and Connection
12:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Welcome back
1:30 PM
Michelle Jacobik — The Hidden Financial Stress of Successful Women
2:30 PM
Afton Porter — The Iconic Woman: How to Use the Power of Style to Become Unforgettable
3:30 PM
Break
3:45 PM
Dr. Monique Thompson — Your Nervous System Is Closing Deals Too: The Science of Stress, Anxiety and High Performance
4:45 PM
Closing remarks
5:00 PM
Day 1 ends
DAY TWO
Wednesday, 9/30
9:00 AM
Doors open
10:00 AM
Opening remarks
10:15 AM
Rosemary Lewis — Keeping Promises to Yourself
11:00 AM
Soni Graves — The 6 Keys of Empowerment
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Giveaways
1:15 PM
Karen Cooper — The Clarity Workshop: Creating a Life & Business That You Love
2:45 PM
Closing remarks
3:00 PM
Event ends