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Celebrating Our Foundations. Defining Our Future. Join Women for Progress of MS for a transformative four-day weekend dedicated to female leadership, education, and empowerment!
February 5-8, 2026
Event website: https://wfpleadershipweek2026.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
The Heights Event Venue, 833 N. Jefferson St, Jackson, MS 39202
Women in the Arts
An opening session exploring how women in the arts are shaping culture and driving social change through creative expression and leadership.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
Jackson Memorial Event Center, 800 Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, MS
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
✨ The Power of Negotiation (5:30-6:30 PM)
Speaker: Dr. Alexandria White
Master strategic advocacy for career and business growth. Learn negotiation skills for compensation, contracts, partnerships, and strategic deal-making.
✨ Storytelling to Build and Empower Your Brand (6:30-8:00 PM)
Speaker: Shameka Reed
Discover the power of authentic storytelling to elevate your brand and establish your unique voice in business and leadership.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
📍 Jackson Memorial Event Center, 800 Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, MS
🍳 Breakfast & Networking: 8:00-8:45 AM
📚 Workshops Begin: 9:00 AM
A Day of Leadership Development
Concurrent workshops covering three critical leadership domains:
• Servant Leadership - Leading with purpose and transformative power
• Economic Development for Women - Building wealth and creating opportunity
• Political Participation & Preparing for Public Office - Preparing women for public excellence
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
📍 Jackson Memorial Event Center, 800 Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, MS
🚪 Doors Open: 10:30 AM | Celebration: 11:00 AM
Women of the Year Awards and Founder's Birthday Luncheon
An inspiring afternoon honoring exceptional women and commemorating our Founder's birthday—celebrating our foundations while defining the future we will create.
💰 REGISTRATION
Full Weekend Pass: $125
Access to all workshops and events
Workshops Only: $65
Thursday-Saturday workshops
Luncheon Only: $100
Sunday celebration
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
800 E Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
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