2026 WE* Disrupt Conference

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:30 pm UTC-06:00

McNamara Alumni Center | Minneapolis

Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
Publisher/HostHolmes Center for Entrepreneurship
2026 WE* Disrupt Conference
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Join us on February 4th for the 2026 WE* (Women Entrepreneurs) Disrupt Conference
About this Event

The WE* (Women Entrepreneurs) Disrupt Conference is an annual event focused on supporting Minnesota’s emerging entrepreneurs. The conference is open to all but will be centered around the unique experience of female founders. Join us for a day of insightful panel discussions, interactive workshops, and invaluable connections as we strive to disrupt the narrative.


Thursday, February 4th

12 - 5:30PM

McNamara Alumni Center


Learn more about the conference, and view the full lineup of speakers .



Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Check In & Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Keynote Conversation with Gloria Perez

Info: Gloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFM), where she leads the first statewide women’s foundation in the country. Since 1983, WFM has distributed more than $60 million through community investments; conducts ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocates for public policy that results in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and invests in organizations and leaders to build the field and achieve gender and racial justice.


🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Session #1

Info: Choose from one of the following sessions: Expert Table Talks: Individualized Help for Your Startup Challenges (No-Nonsense Networking Session), Pitch Perfect: Unpacking the Expert Pitch (Interactive Session), What Lasts? Real Lessons from Resilient Founders (Panel)


🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:25 PM
Breakout Session #2

Info: Choose from one of the following sessions: Expert Table Talks: Individualized Help for Your Startup Challenges (No-Nonsense Networking Session), Pitch Perfect: Unpacking the Expert Pitch (Interactive Session), What Lasts? Real Lessons from Resilient Founders (Panel)


🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Networking Hour
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Southeast Oak Street, Minneapolis, United States

Tickets

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