CONFERENCE AGENDA

17th Annual Positively Powerful Education Summit and Woman Awards

Friday, October 9, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

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DATE

Friday,
October 9, 2026
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TIME

8:30 AM –
3:00PM

LOCATION

George Washington
Carver Musem &
Cultural Center
Phoenix, Arizona

PARKING

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.

Positively Powerful Conference Attendees

Together, We Rise!