CONFERENCE AGENDA
17th Annual Positively Powerful Education Summit and Woman AwardsFriday, October 9, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
DATE
October 9, 2026
TIME
3:00PM
LOCATION
George Washington
Carver Musem &
Cultural Center
Phoenix, Arizona
PARKING
Available
A Powerful Day of
Education, Recognition & Connection
We are dedicated to ensuring every guest, sponsor, and speaker has an appreciative, relevant, and fulfilling experience in an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Education Summit
Opening and welcome, sponsor recognition, VIP acknowledgments, speaker appreciation, Blessing of the Land, panel discussion, Q&A, and closing acknowledgments.
Networking Break
Connection opportunities and time to tour the George Washington Carver Museum exhibits.
Awards Luncheon
Opening blessings, welcome remarks, sponsor recognition, VIP acknowledgments, and guest appreciation.
17th Annual Awards Ceremony
Presentation of the 2026 Positively Powerful Woman Leadership Awards and recognition of the PPDC Board of Directors.
Inaugural Leadership Awards
National Corporate Leadership Award, Regional Corporate Leadership Award, and Positively Powerful Ally Award.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Photos & Closing
Theme song finale, closing appreciation, and photo opportunities with honorees, speakers, board members, staff, and volunteers.
