NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced its 7th annual Power Up: Women’s Leadership Conference slated for March 13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank P.O.W.E.R. (Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Realized), the Women’s Leadership Conference was developed in 2019 as the South’s first collaborative event connecting like-minded businesswomen of diverse backgrounds throughout the region, pursuing career advancement and networking opportunities.
Proceeds from the conference benefit the Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the New Orleans Chamber, created to advance the mission of the Chamber and positively impact the quality of life for New Orleanians through education and community development.
“The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has served as a hub for women business leaders and entrepreneurs for over 20 years,” said Sandra Lombana Lindquist, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO. “Women own over 45% of small businesses in Louisiana, accounting for almost half the state’s economy. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber is dedicated to ensuring spaces where women professionals can connect and reflect to drive our economy forward.”
Power Up Conference Programming and Format
The conference includes over 12 breakout sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops featuring women’s organizations from across the region. Attendees can also participate in two keynote presentations over breakfast and lunch, as well as exhibitor tables and a networking happy hour to finish the day.
This year’s theme, Redefining Leadership for a New Era, will explore how women can harness the city’s unique culture, community and even its chaos to drive meaningful strategy, innovation and business growth. Through dynamic breakout sessions, attendees will dive into leadership mindset shifts, resilience, well-being, connection and modern tools shaping today’s workplaces.
Topics will include navigating burnout and balance to leveraging AI, mentorship and building authentic relationships to support professional growth.
A complete list of speakers and the conference agenda will be released in February. Among this year’s Breakout Sessions, registered attendees can anticipate:
- Beyond Networking: Turning Connection into the Mentorship Advantage
- Unlocking the Power of AI for Business Owners
- From Hustler to CEO: The Mindset Shift That Scales a Business (and a Life)
“P.O.W.E.R remains committed to supporting The Power Up: Women’s Leadership Conference as it continues its success and growth,” said Chris Ferris, president and CEO of Fidelity Bank. “With over 600 attendees, every year brings more impactful interactions and higher growth opportunities. We are overjoyed to partner with the New Orleans Chamber to present this conference for the again in year seven.”
General admission tickets are $270. Company tables can be reserved for $2,500 which includes eight tickets with reserved table for keynote sessions. Sponsorships are available. For more information and to register, please visit powerupnola.com.