7th Annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference To Take Place Thursday And Friday

  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The 7th Annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference will take place Thursday and Friday, at The Westin Chattanooga. The two-day event, hosted by the Chattanooga Mayor’s Council for Women, will bring together policymakers, advocates, and leaders from across Tennessee to discuss issues impacting women and girls, including health, safety, economic opportunity, and leadership. 

Featured speakers include:

  • Erin Brockovich

  • Judge Glenda Hatchett

  • Alexis Smith, Miss Kansas 2024

  • Dr.

    Jessica Ruffin

  • Ashton Applewhite

  • Dr. Stephanie Hoopes

  • Regina McDevitt

  • Sarah McKinnis

  • Christine Raino 

  • Dr. Jeanine Carpenter

  • Sara Beth Myers 

Thursday:

  • 4:30 p.m. - Registration/Vendor Expo Opens; Speakers & Sponsor Reception.

  • 6 p.m. - Conference Kick-Off Dinner featuring keynote speaker Erin Brockovich.

Friday:

  • 7:30 a.m. - Registration/Vendor Expo Opens; Breakfast & Networking

  • 8:15 a.m. - Morning Plenary with opening remarks from newly appointed Chattanooga City Councilwoman Jenni Berz and Mayor Tim Kelly; followed by a keynote session with Judge Glenda Hatchett.

  • Full day of breakout sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Detailed schedules are available upon request. A limited number of onsite registrations will be available for full conference access and for the kick-off dinner with Erin Brockovich. 

The conference will be held at The Westin Chattanooga, 801 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tn. 37402.


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