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Momentum—Alabama’s premier women’s leadership program—is back again for its biggest event yet on March 21, 2024. You don’t want to miss this empowering conference full of opportunities to connect, grow and learn alongside 1,500 inspiring professionals from all kinds of roles, industries and backgrounds. Keep reading for all the deets on Momentum’s 2024 leadership conference and how to save your spot.

Momentum’s 2024 Leadership Conference is a can’t-miss event for local leaders

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Momentum is all about empowering a diverse group of promising women to develop leadership skills that will positively impact business, culture and politics in Alabama.

Before we dive in, here’s what you need to know to attend:

Who: 1,500 professionals (women and men are invited to attend)
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 8AM-6PM
Where: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), 1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Cost:
- Early-bird rate: $375, available through January 12 (early registration is encouraged as this event is expected to sell out)
- $425 after January 13
- Table sponsorships are $5,000 and include 8 full conference registrations
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Momentum is a special conference full of accomplished women

For previous attendees and current breakout session presenters Julie McDonald and Lisa Goldstein-Graham, this incredible opportunity is all about supporting and celebrating each other.

“We are grateful to present at the Conference for the fourth time this year, but we are also here as attendees and community members—to experience an infusion of positive energy and motivation that will sustain us over the next two years!

If you are lucky enough to attend the Conference, take a moment out of the day to step back and take in everything and everyone around you. This is the tremendous power of women working together.”
Lisa Goldstein-Graham

Julie noted that the first time attending Momentum can seem a little intimidating, but it quickly starts to feel like a close community.

“There were so many smart, accomplished, inspiring women in attendance. I quickly realized that Momentum is a special conference, where attendees are friendly and enthusiastic about making real connections and where there are so many opportunities to learn from experts.”
Julie McDonald

What to expect at this year’s conference

Momentum’s biennial leadership conference equips leaders with the skills and network they need in order to thrive in a constantly-changing professional landscape. Here’s a look at how they’ll do that on March 21:

Inspiring Keynote Speakers
- Jody Singer served as the 14th director, and first female director, of one of NASA’s largest field installations, Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She will kick off the morning.
- Carla Harris, a renowned best-selling author named as one of the Top 40 Female Speakers in the World in 2020, will lead into the afternoon.

Interactive Breakout Sessions
- Choose 4 breakout sessions from topics include leadership development, negotiation skills, work-life integration, powerful presentations, self-preservation and more.

Networking Opportunities
- Meet and connect with other professionals who are passionate about leadership and career development.

Personal Growth
- Learn and gain perspective on personal development, confidence, resilience and self-actualization.

Personal Branding
- Free professional headshots and opportunities to tune up your personal brand.

Men with Momentum Track
- A morning track of their own at the conference, general luncheon keynote and option to attend afternoon breakouts.
- New this year—the morning sessions will focus on the nuances for male leaders in an increasingly diverse talent pool.
- PLUS two post-conference sessions and a networking happy hour event with previous Men with Momentum participants.

After this jam-packed day, there is a lively party to close out the conference.

Know you want to go?

Here’s some advice to take in before you make your way to the BJCC on March 21:

“Before attending, set aside some time to define your goals for the conference.

What do you hope to learn? Which relationships do you hope to nurture? What skills do you want to practice and refine?

Sit next to someone you don’t know during a breakout session. Raise your hand and ask a challenging question. Introduce yourself to that senior leader you’ve admired from afar but haven’t met in person. Remember…you won’t have access to this amazing group of women again until 2026.”
Lisa Goldstein-Graham

So, attend as many sessions as you can, be open and ready to learn and remember to step back and take it all in. You will be glad you did!

Register today for Momentum 2024 + follow Momentum on their website, Instagram and Facebook.

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