UT System Human Resources > EOD > Conferences > Conference for Women’s Leadership (CWL)

May 21-22, 2025

UT System Administration HR, EOD presents the Conference for Women’s Leadership (CWL) to address the professional development needs of UT women. The conference provides sessions on topics relevant to women at varying stages on the leadership journey, from emerging leaders to women in advanced leadership roles. Women of all leadership levels are welcome to register—whether an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional.

This year’s theme, “You Are the Author,” highlights leading with resilience, empowerment, and growth. CWL will feature engaging breakouts, a dynamic leadership panel, and intentional connection opportunities, with four session tracks to choose from:

Resilient Leadership
Leading with Purpose
Personal Growth
Human-Centered Leadership

Register by MAY 7

UT EMPLOYEES REGISTER HERE

$250 (via internal transfer)
The Career Development Fund (CDF) provides non-exempt UT employees with the opportunity to participate in job—and career-related development activities. The fund will provide up to $150 per recipient during each fiscal year. Apply at least three weeks before the conference.

External to UT? REGISTER HERE

$350 (via check)

Agenda

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Registration & Reception
Thursday, May 22, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:30 am	Welcome & Keynote
9:30 am – 9:40 am	Break
9:40 am – 10:40 am	Session 1 (four concurrent sessions)
10:40 am – 10:50 am	Break
10:50 am – 11:50 am	Leadership Panel
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch
1:10 pm – 2:10 pm	Session 2 (four concurrent sessions)
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm	Break & Snack
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm	Wrap-up & Closing

Location & Lodging

Hilton Knoxville

501 W. Church St., Knoxville, TN, 37902

Lodging

Hilton Knoxville provides a 15% discount on rooms at the best available rate when booking at the Hilton or the Marriott, their sister hotel. The Marriott is 0.2 miles from the Hilton.

Hilton Knoxville (conference location) – Hilton Booking Link, promo code: LPR
Marriott – Marriott Courtesy Booking Link

Donation Drive – Street Hope TN

We will be collecting donations for Street Hope TN throughout the conference. Street Hope TN works to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in Tennessee and provides safe environments to foster hope and healing. Garland Oaks, a program of Street Hope TN, is one of the first safe homes in Tennessee for 12-17-year-old girls rescued from domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST). The Hive is Garland Oaks’ in-house boutique where residents earn tokens to spend how they wish every week in the boutique. We are collecting items to stock the boutique.