The W.O.M.E.N. (Women Owned and Managed Enterprise Network) Conference is a network of resources that support women in developing and retaining competitive enterprises.

EDAC's WOMEN Conference is a power-packed day of workshops and sessions designed to energize and invigorate budding and existing women business owners. WOMEN is a source of inspiration and support that connects and empowers women around the District Virginia Maryland region, helping them to realize their potential and reach new heights. The conference features keynote conversations, panel discussions, one-on-one interviews and awards ceremony. WOMEN brings together the voices and insights of a diverse range of female leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, beauty, government and technology.

Agenda

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration and Visit Exhibitors

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome & Event Overview

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Workshop Hosted by M&T Bank

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Session 1 W.O.M.E.N. Who Work Globally

Funlayo Alabi, Co-founder, Shea Radiance

Qimmah Najeeullah, Morgan State University

Moderator: Jasmine Simms

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Session 2 W.O.M.E.N. Who Blog

Alysha January, Discover Charm City

Christine Michel Carter, Mompreneur and Me

Shalonda Hunt, Hen and Lon

Moderator: Danielle Rose

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Awards

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Session 3 What the Health!

Dr. Pamela Hall, MAFA Holistic

Chanel Barnes Osula, Yoga Instructor

Loren Thompson, Massages by Loren

Moderator: Natasha Muhammad, Wakaya Perfection

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 4 BAD*SS Mom’sin Business

Iyona Wood, Fancy Free Hair & Skin

Sam Smith, New Vintage by Sam

Moderator: Dr. Tammira Lucas

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wrap up & Power of 10 Announcement