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Connect HER 2 WIN “Women Empowering Generations” Conference 2026
March 6-7, 2026
All day
3005 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Description
Women Empowering Generations is a transformational two-day experience designed to honor the past, empower the present, and prepare the future. Hosted by Women Into Networking (WIN), this is brought to you by Connect HER 2 WIN Annual Conference brings together women from all walks of life and across all generations to celebrate, collaborate, and build lasting legacies through community, leadership, and shared wisdom.
Rooted in the theme of Generational Women’s Empowerment, this event highlights the power of Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness, the three pillars every woman needs to thrive and lead in her lane. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something extraordinary to the table and this is the space where those strengths come alive.
• Honor the stories, sacrifices, and strengths of the women who paved the way.
• Gain tools, insights, and inspiration to lead, heal, and grow in every area of your life and business.
• Join dynamic sessions, creative labs, and multigenerational experiences that bridge the gap between where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Tap into creativity and collaboration through our:
• Legacy Photos Booths
• Generational Learning
• Time Capsule Letter Writing
• HERitage Tribute Walls and more
DAY 1“Honoring Her Roots” Legacy, Wisdom, Identity, Connection
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Connection
• Check-in + Conference Material pickup for all conference attendees
• Power of Us breakfast, tea, + coffee bar
• HERitage Tribute Wall
• Add your tribute to the women who paved your path
• Photo & Video Booths open to start creating generational content
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
• Welcome from WIN Founder (5:00)
• Introduction of WIN Community Mission (10:00)
• Conference Overview (15:00)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Mainstage Keynote Panels #1-6
• “The Power of Us” Reflections on faith, family, and fearlessness (featuring Grandmothers, Mothers, & Millennials sharing personal legacies)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Marketplace Walk & Mingling
• Browse the Legacy Marketplace
• Visit the Matriarch Memory Lane exhibit
• Guided Connection Cards activity
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Mainstage Panels #1-3
• Wisdom Across the Table (Intergenerational mentorship)
• Reclaiming Her Voice (Unpacking generational silencing of women)
• Tech Doesn’t Intimidate Me (Digital confidence for Gen X & Boomers)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Legacy Lunch
• Heritage-inspired meals
• Table Talk Prompt Cards
• Cultural music & inspiration
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mainstage Panels #4-6
• “Healing the Motherline” WIN Panel Speakers discuss generational trauma, motherhood, and identity.
• “Beyond the Blueprint” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
• “Daughters of Resilience” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Sister 2 Sister Session (audience participation)
1. What I Wish My Daughter/Mother Knew – Intimate dialogue circles.
2. Breaking Business Curses – Undoing toxic money & hustle cycles.
3. HERstory Isn’t Over – Life after 60: Redefining legacy and purpose.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Power Networking Session + Matriarchs & Millennials Business Pitch Competition
• The “Power of Us” authentic networking mixer.
• Business Mix/Match by industry networking game.
• “In HER Purpose” card exchange activity.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Reflect + Reset: Closing Ritual
• “Write to HER Future” Time Capsule writing + Healing Sound bath session.
• “HERitage & Hope” Dedication (Candelight Ceremony)
DAY 2 “Birthing Her Legacy” Wealth, Wellness, Future, Collaboration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Day 2 Welcome & Morning Mindfulness
• Guided meditation
• Power of Us breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | TedX Session I Speakers
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Intermission/Bathroom Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | TedX Session II Speakers
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Lab: Sisterhood as Strategy Circles
• Winning Together - Building trust across generations
• Healing & Heritage (Indigenous practices & family rituals)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | HERstory Awards Luncheon
• Welcome & Opening Remarks (5:00)
• Keynote Storytelling (25:00)
• Award Presentations (30:00) (Celebrate WIN leaders who are elders and legacy builders)
• Raffles & Sponsored Giveaways (15:00)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | WIN Across Generations Power Panel
• Topic: “Leading in Your Lane Without Losing Your Legacy” (featuring Legacy entrepreneurs, student founders, and cultural innovators) (1:00:00)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Build Your Legacy Activity
• The “Power of Us” vision boarding, journaling, & collaborative “Family Business Planning” (30:00)
• Time Capsule sealing ceremony (15:00)
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony “The Power We Pass On”
• Opening Remarks (05:00)
• Legacy Pledge & Reflections (15:00)(Generational experiences, stories, & takeaways)
• Generation 2 Generation Candlelight & Seed to Soil Ritual (15:00)
• Closing Blessing / Declaration (10:00)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | HERitage After Glow Mixer + Generational Fashion Show
*Itinerary may be subject to change closer to the event date*
Rooted in the theme of Generational Women’s Empowerment, this event highlights the power of Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness, the three pillars every woman needs to thrive and lead in her lane. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something extraordinary to the table and this is the space where those strengths come alive.
• Honor the stories, sacrifices, and strengths of the women who paved the way.
• Gain tools, insights, and inspiration to lead, heal, and grow in every area of your life and business.
• Join dynamic sessions, creative labs, and multigenerational experiences that bridge the gap between where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Tap into creativity and collaboration through our:
• Legacy Photos Booths
• Generational Learning
• Time Capsule Letter Writing
• HERitage Tribute Walls and more
DAY 1“Honoring Her Roots” Legacy, Wisdom, Identity, Connection
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Connection
• Check-in + Conference Material pickup for all conference attendees
• Power of Us breakfast, tea, + coffee bar
• HERitage Tribute Wall
• Add your tribute to the women who paved your path
• Photo & Video Booths open to start creating generational content
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
• Welcome from WIN Founder (5:00)
• Introduction of WIN Community Mission (10:00)
• Conference Overview (15:00)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Mainstage Keynote Panels #1-6
• “The Power of Us” Reflections on faith, family, and fearlessness (featuring Grandmothers, Mothers, & Millennials sharing personal legacies)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Marketplace Walk & Mingling
• Browse the Legacy Marketplace
• Visit the Matriarch Memory Lane exhibit
• Guided Connection Cards activity
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Mainstage Panels #1-3
• Wisdom Across the Table (Intergenerational mentorship)
• Reclaiming Her Voice (Unpacking generational silencing of women)
• Tech Doesn’t Intimidate Me (Digital confidence for Gen X & Boomers)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Legacy Lunch
• Heritage-inspired meals
• Table Talk Prompt Cards
• Cultural music & inspiration
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mainstage Panels #4-6
• “Healing the Motherline” WIN Panel Speakers discuss generational trauma, motherhood, and identity.
• “Beyond the Blueprint” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
• “Daughters of Resilience” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Sister 2 Sister Session (audience participation)
1. What I Wish My Daughter/Mother Knew – Intimate dialogue circles.
2. Breaking Business Curses – Undoing toxic money & hustle cycles.
3. HERstory Isn’t Over – Life after 60: Redefining legacy and purpose.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Power Networking Session + Matriarchs & Millennials Business Pitch Competition
• The “Power of Us” authentic networking mixer.
• Business Mix/Match by industry networking game.
• “In HER Purpose” card exchange activity.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Reflect + Reset: Closing Ritual
• “Write to HER Future” Time Capsule writing + Healing Sound bath session.
• “HERitage & Hope” Dedication (Candelight Ceremony)
DAY 2 “Birthing Her Legacy” Wealth, Wellness, Future, Collaboration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Day 2 Welcome & Morning Mindfulness
• Guided meditation
• Power of Us breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | TedX Session I Speakers
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Intermission/Bathroom Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | TedX Session II Speakers
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Lab: Sisterhood as Strategy Circles
• Winning Together - Building trust across generations
• Healing & Heritage (Indigenous practices & family rituals)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | HERstory Awards Luncheon
• Welcome & Opening Remarks (5:00)
• Keynote Storytelling (25:00)
• Award Presentations (30:00) (Celebrate WIN leaders who are elders and legacy builders)
• Raffles & Sponsored Giveaways (15:00)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | WIN Across Generations Power Panel
• Topic: “Leading in Your Lane Without Losing Your Legacy” (featuring Legacy entrepreneurs, student founders, and cultural innovators) (1:00:00)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Build Your Legacy Activity
• The “Power of Us” vision boarding, journaling, & collaborative “Family Business Planning” (30:00)
• Time Capsule sealing ceremony (15:00)
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony “The Power We Pass On”
• Opening Remarks (05:00)
• Legacy Pledge & Reflections (15:00)(Generational experiences, stories, & takeaways)
• Generation 2 Generation Candlelight & Seed to Soil Ritual (15:00)
• Closing Blessing / Declaration (10:00)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | HERitage After Glow Mixer + Generational Fashion Show
*Itinerary may be subject to change closer to the event date*
Description
Women Empowering Generations is a transformational two-day experience designed to honor the past, empower the present, and prepare the future. Hosted by Women Into Networking (WIN), this is brought to you by Connect HER 2 WIN Annual Conference brings together women from all walks of life and across all generations to celebrate, collaborate, and build lasting legacies through community, leadership, and shared wisdom.
Rooted in the theme of Generational Women’s Empowerment, this event highlights the power of Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness, the three pillars every woman needs to thrive and lead in her lane. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something extraordinary to the table and this is the space where those strengths come alive.
• Honor the stories, sacrifices, and strengths of the women who paved the way.
• Gain tools, insights, and inspiration to lead, heal, and grow in every area of your life and business.
• Join dynamic sessions, creative labs, and multigenerational experiences that bridge the gap between where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Tap into creativity and collaboration through our:
• Legacy Photos Booths
• Generational Learning
• Time Capsule Letter Writing
• HERitage Tribute Walls and more
DAY 1“Honoring Her Roots” Legacy, Wisdom, Identity, Connection
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Connection
• Check-in + Conference Material pickup for all conference attendees
• Power of Us breakfast, tea, + coffee bar
• HERitage Tribute Wall
• Add your tribute to the women who paved your path
• Photo & Video Booths open to start creating generational content
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
• Welcome from WIN Founder (5:00)
• Introduction of WIN Community Mission (10:00)
• Conference Overview (15:00)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Mainstage Keynote Panels #1-6
• “The Power of Us” Reflections on faith, family, and fearlessness (featuring Grandmothers, Mothers, & Millennials sharing personal legacies)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Marketplace Walk & Mingling
• Browse the Legacy Marketplace
• Visit the Matriarch Memory Lane exhibit
• Guided Connection Cards activity
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Mainstage Panels #1-3
• Wisdom Across the Table (Intergenerational mentorship)
• Reclaiming Her Voice (Unpacking generational silencing of women)
• Tech Doesn’t Intimidate Me (Digital confidence for Gen X & Boomers)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Legacy Lunch
• Heritage-inspired meals
• Table Talk Prompt Cards
• Cultural music & inspiration
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mainstage Panels #4-6
• “Healing the Motherline” WIN Panel Speakers discuss generational trauma, motherhood, and identity.
• “Beyond the Blueprint” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
• “Daughters of Resilience” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Sister 2 Sister Session (audience participation)
1. What I Wish My Daughter/Mother Knew – Intimate dialogue circles.
2. Breaking Business Curses – Undoing toxic money & hustle cycles.
3. HERstory Isn’t Over – Life after 60: Redefining legacy and purpose.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Power Networking Session + Matriarchs & Millennials Business Pitch Competition
• The “Power of Us” authentic networking mixer.
• Business Mix/Match by industry networking game.
• “In HER Purpose” card exchange activity.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Reflect + Reset: Closing Ritual
• “Write to HER Future” Time Capsule writing + Healing Sound bath session.
• “HERitage & Hope” Dedication (Candelight Ceremony)
DAY 2 “Birthing Her Legacy” Wealth, Wellness, Future, Collaboration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Day 2 Welcome & Morning Mindfulness
• Guided meditation
• Power of Us breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | TedX Session I Speakers
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Intermission/Bathroom Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | TedX Session II Speakers
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Lab: Sisterhood as Strategy Circles
• Winning Together - Building trust across generations
• Healing & Heritage (Indigenous practices & family rituals)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | HERstory Awards Luncheon
• Welcome & Opening Remarks (5:00)
• Keynote Storytelling (25:00)
• Award Presentations (30:00) (Celebrate WIN leaders who are elders and legacy builders)
• Raffles & Sponsored Giveaways (15:00)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | WIN Across Generations Power Panel
• Topic: “Leading in Your Lane Without Losing Your Legacy” (featuring Legacy entrepreneurs, student founders, and cultural innovators) (1:00:00)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Build Your Legacy Activity
• The “Power of Us” vision boarding, journaling, & collaborative “Family Business Planning” (30:00)
• Time Capsule sealing ceremony (15:00)
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony “The Power We Pass On”
• Opening Remarks (05:00)
• Legacy Pledge & Reflections (15:00)(Generational experiences, stories, & takeaways)
• Generation 2 Generation Candlelight & Seed to Soil Ritual (15:00)
• Closing Blessing / Declaration (10:00)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | HERitage After Glow Mixer + Generational Fashion Show
*Itinerary may be subject to change closer to the event date*
Rooted in the theme of Generational Women’s Empowerment, this event highlights the power of Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness, the three pillars every woman needs to thrive and lead in her lane. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, every generation brings something extraordinary to the table and this is the space where those strengths come alive.
• Honor the stories, sacrifices, and strengths of the women who paved the way.
• Gain tools, insights, and inspiration to lead, heal, and grow in every area of your life and business.
• Join dynamic sessions, creative labs, and multigenerational experiences that bridge the gap between where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Tap into creativity and collaboration through our:
• Legacy Photos Booths
• Generational Learning
• Time Capsule Letter Writing
• HERitage Tribute Walls and more
DAY 1“Honoring Her Roots” Legacy, Wisdom, Identity, Connection
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Connection
• Check-in + Conference Material pickup for all conference attendees
• Power of Us breakfast, tea, + coffee bar
• HERitage Tribute Wall
• Add your tribute to the women who paved your path
• Photo & Video Booths open to start creating generational content
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
• Welcome from WIN Founder (5:00)
• Introduction of WIN Community Mission (10:00)
• Conference Overview (15:00)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Mainstage Keynote Panels #1-6
• “The Power of Us” Reflections on faith, family, and fearlessness (featuring Grandmothers, Mothers, & Millennials sharing personal legacies)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Marketplace Walk & Mingling
• Browse the Legacy Marketplace
• Visit the Matriarch Memory Lane exhibit
• Guided Connection Cards activity
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Mainstage Panels #1-3
• Wisdom Across the Table (Intergenerational mentorship)
• Reclaiming Her Voice (Unpacking generational silencing of women)
• Tech Doesn’t Intimidate Me (Digital confidence for Gen X & Boomers)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Legacy Lunch
• Heritage-inspired meals
• Table Talk Prompt Cards
• Cultural music & inspiration
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mainstage Panels #4-6
• “Healing the Motherline” WIN Panel Speakers discuss generational trauma, motherhood, and identity.
• “Beyond the Blueprint” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
• “Daughters of Resilience” WIN Panel Speakers explore how women across generations have transformed adversity into strength.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Sister 2 Sister Session (audience participation)
1. What I Wish My Daughter/Mother Knew – Intimate dialogue circles.
2. Breaking Business Curses – Undoing toxic money & hustle cycles.
3. HERstory Isn’t Over – Life after 60: Redefining legacy and purpose.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Power Networking Session + Matriarchs & Millennials Business Pitch Competition
• The “Power of Us” authentic networking mixer.
• Business Mix/Match by industry networking game.
• “In HER Purpose” card exchange activity.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Reflect + Reset: Closing Ritual
• “Write to HER Future” Time Capsule writing + Healing Sound bath session.
• “HERitage & Hope” Dedication (Candelight Ceremony)
DAY 2 “Birthing Her Legacy” Wealth, Wellness, Future, Collaboration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Day 2 Welcome & Morning Mindfulness
• Guided meditation
• Power of Us breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | TedX Session I Speakers
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Intermission/Bathroom Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | TedX Session II Speakers
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Collaboration Lab: Sisterhood as Strategy Circles
• Winning Together - Building trust across generations
• Healing & Heritage (Indigenous practices & family rituals)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | HERstory Awards Luncheon
• Welcome & Opening Remarks (5:00)
• Keynote Storytelling (25:00)
• Award Presentations (30:00) (Celebrate WIN leaders who are elders and legacy builders)
• Raffles & Sponsored Giveaways (15:00)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | WIN Across Generations Power Panel
• Topic: “Leading in Your Lane Without Losing Your Legacy” (featuring Legacy entrepreneurs, student founders, and cultural innovators) (1:00:00)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Build Your Legacy Activity
• The “Power of Us” vision boarding, journaling, & collaborative “Family Business Planning” (30:00)
• Time Capsule sealing ceremony (15:00)
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony “The Power We Pass On”
• Opening Remarks (05:00)
• Legacy Pledge & Reflections (15:00)(Generational experiences, stories, & takeaways)
• Generation 2 Generation Candlelight & Seed to Soil Ritual (15:00)
• Closing Blessing / Declaration (10:00)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | HERitage After Glow Mixer + Generational Fashion Show
*Itinerary may be subject to change closer to the event date*
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