2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & GALA
The Work Between
October 16, 2026 · The Center Club · Tampa, Florida
A day for women ready to move beyond inspiration and take the next step. An evening to celebrate how far you have come. This is where the work begins.
Through honest conversation, practical workshops, and meaningful connection, we walk the bridge between the vision we hold and the work required to become it
Come Ready to Connect · Come Ready to Learn · Come Ready to Do the Work
the conference
A Full Day to Build the Bridge
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Workshops, fireside conversations, and community built for women ready to turn vision into action.
8:30 AM
Registration & Coffee
Check in, connect, and settle in before the program begins.
9:00 AM
Welcome to The Work Between
Opening welcome and an energizing keynote from Dr. Krista Burns.
9:45 AM
Fireside Conversation
Visibility, authority, and becoming known for the work you do.
10:25 AM
Breakout Session One
Practical workshops focused on marketing and business action.
11:10 AM
Networking Brunch
Brunch and guided table conversations led by WPN Emerald members.
12:00 PM
The Message that Moves
An interactive, whole-room sales messaging workshop.
12:45 PM
Breakout Session Two
Deeper application, tools, and next steps.
1:30 PM
Fireside Conversation
Systems, finances, execution, and sustainable growth.
2:10 PM
The Power of Community
Meet the WPN Board, Diamonds, and Gems, and hear what is ahead.
2:45 PM
Closing Keynote
A powerful invitation to walk the bridge and do the work.
3:20 PM
Closing & Gala Preview
Final reflections and details for the evening celebration. Conference concludes at 3:30 PM
SPEAKERS
Meet Your Speakers
AN EVENING OF IMPACT
Where Women Rise
Join us as the sun sets on The Work Between. The evening brings our community together to honor women in leadership, celebrate meaningful impact, and support grants awarded directly to women entrepreneurs
6:30 PM · The Center Club
showcase your business
Reserve a Showcase Table
Put your business in front of the room. Meet attendees face to face, share your product or service, and grow your visibility inside the WPN community.
Gems members receive a discounted rate.
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Sponsor The Work Between
Put your brand in front of a room of driven, ambitious women. Sponsorship connects your business to the WPN community and supports our mission to help women lead, learn, and grow together.
Reach out to learn more about sponsorship packages and benefits.
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Seats for THE WORK BETWEEN are limited.
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