Women Innovators Conference


Nurturing Innovation

Annual professional development summit designed to help women innovators connect the dots between their ideas and achieve a positive, significant impact. Created to inspire early-career professionals, faculty, postdocs, research staff, and students.


Tuesday, November 15th

12:30 - 5:00 PM

Reception Following 5 - 6 PM

McNamara Alumni Center

The Keynote Speakers

Conference Breakouts

Nurture Your Voice
A panel of innovators will share ideas on building your confidence, developing your pitch, how to fit in (and when to not), and how to advocate for others.
Nurture Your Innovative Skillset
Innovation experts will share tips on developing skill sets beyond technical ones, such as negotiation strategies, concrete business understanding, and building your network.
Nurture Your Creativity

Everyone has the capacity to be creative and inspire creativity in others. Tap into your creative potential with this interactive workshop.



The Women Innovators Conference is an annual event hosted at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. This half day event provides both education and networking opportunities for women in the field of innovation across Minnesota.

This year's theme is Nurturing Innovation and our three conference breakout sessions will help participants focus on nurturing different aspects of their own skills and innovative mindsets.

The Venue

McNamara Alumni Center

University of Minnesota

200 SE Oak St.

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Registration is Open Now!

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