Carnegie Mellon University

2025 Tepper Women in Business (TWIB) Leadership Conference

Authentic Leadership: Building Confidence and Breaking Boundaries

This conference provides opportunities for future women leaders and allies to participate in leadership workshops, hear from accomplished Carnegie Mellon alumni, network with Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and executives, and build a community. 

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Conference Highlights

  • Hear from Laurie Weingart, Interim Associate Dean, Masters Programs, and Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, as our keynote speaker.
  • First 100 attendees receive a complimentary copy of her co-written book, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work.
  • Dean Isabelle Bajeux will join us for a fireside chat.
  • Connect with partnering companies and enjoy special sponsorship by PwC, BCG, and Emerson
  • Build your network with Tepper School alumni and industry experts.
  • Develop essential leadership skills through interactive workshops and breakout sessions.

Dress For Success Drive

TWIB will be hosting a Dress for Success Drive at the conference to help empower women entering the workforce. Listed below are highly needed items that can help you choose what to donate! 

Personal care
(Unopened, full-sized items)
Professional accessories
(Can be gently used)
  • Black hair care products
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Body wash/soap
  • Dental hygiene products
  • Deodorant
  • Face/body lotion
  • Readers/sunglasses
  • Tampons and pads
  • Contact solution/cases
  • Cosmetics
  • Fashion scarves/head coverings
  • Handbags
  • Jewelry
  • Umbrellas
  • Belts
  • Shoes

Event Details

When:
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST

Where:
Simmons Auditorium
Tepper School of Business, 1st Floor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

Food and Drink: 
Breakfast will be provided from 9–10 a.m. Happy hour will take place from 3–4 p.m. 

Cost: 
Free to attend.

Questions? Contact TWIB club advisor Jess Druga with any questions.

Register to Attend

USE THIS LINK IF YOU ARE A Current Student Use this link to register if you are a current student of Carnegie Mellon University. $10 will be required to hold your registration spot that you will be refunded for upon your attendance to the event. 

USE THIS LINK IF YOU ARE AN Alumni OR Other Community Members For all alumni and other community members interested in attending, you can register using this link.