2025 Women’s Leadership in FL Impact Study Results Reveal
2025-03-18 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join The Women’s Edge and Florida business leaders as we reveal the results of our 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study!
Join us on March 18, 2025 for a special webinar with area leaders and featuring the results of our Women’s Leadership Impact Study. Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
Registration is complimentary! We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to our Study sponsors!

2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida Awards Luncheon
2025-05-08 11:30 - 14:00 | LeMeridien Dania Beach, 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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The Women’s Edge is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list. 2025 marks our 4th year recognizing the women power players driving the Florida economy.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Click here to see this year’s list of honorees!
Sponsorship Opportunities are available!
Featured Keynote Speaker:

Tarja Stephens, Founder, AI Opportunity
Leading the Future in the Intelligent Age
The future is accelerating faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Industries undergo rapid transformation, and will alter how we live, work and connect with each other. Leaders are facing new challenges and opportunities as they navigate megatrends such as AI shaping the future.
In this keynote, Tarja Stephens inspires leaders to move beyond adaptation and take an active role in shaping the future. As industries transform at an unprecedented pace, human-centered leadership will be the defining factor in innovation and growth. This talk explores how leaders can navigate megatrends, rebuild trust, and inspire hope in an increasingly complex world.
Tarja Stephens is a globally recognized leader in AI-driven transformation, dedicated to placing people at the center of technological progress. As a Finnish-American business leader, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur, she brings over two decades of international expertise in business operations, change management, and talent development. Through her organization AI Opportunity, Tarja empowers public and private sector leaders to drive successful AI transformations by focusing on the people who bring technology to life.
Find out more about Tarja Stephens here.
Thank you to our Sponsors!

9th Annual Town Hall
2025-05-13 07:30 - 10:00 | Seaport Hotel Boston, 1 Seaport Ln, Boston, MA, 02210
Our 9th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times is a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning industries.
This lively gathering brings together prominent Massachusetts leaders, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections. We’ll delve into key business trends, innovative strategies, and critical challenges facing companies. With a diverse lineup of esteemed panelists, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The conversation will be led by you! Network over breakfast and consider the questions that have been on your mind. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your most pressing questions directly to our panel. This is your chance to drive the conversation, gain insights from industry experts, and contribute to the collective wisdom of our business community.

Featured Leaders

Janet Wu
Anchor/Reporter
MODERATOR
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Roberta Herman
President & CEO
Joslin Diabetes Center
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Robin Kramer
Executive Vice President & CFO
Biogen
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Mohamad Ali
SVP & Head of Consulting
IBM
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Shirley Leung
Columnist & Associate Editor
The Boston Globe
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Lynn Perry Wooten
PresidentSimmons UniversityREAD BIO

Thank you to our sponsors!

In Conversation with Liz Walker
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Join The Women’s Edge for an inspiring “In Conversation” event with award-winning journalist, ordained minister, and humanitarian Liz Walker. As the first Black woman to co-anchor a newscast in Boston and an advocate for end-of-life dignity, Liz brings a wealth of experience and insight.
She will share stories from her remarkable career and discuss themes from her book, No One Left Alone, A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. Stay tuned for more details!

Liz Walker
Healer, Minister, Collective Trauma Specialist, & Author
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Thank you to our sponsors!

2025 Leadership Live! Miami
2025-11-06 08:00 - 14:00 | 100 SE 2nd , Suite 1700 Miami FL 33131, 100 SE 2nd, Suite 1700, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
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2025 Leadership Live! Miami
“Leading in a Disrupted World”
When: Thursday, November 6th, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm EST
Where: 100 SE 2nd St, Suite 1700, Miami, FL, 33131
The Women’s Edge is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to “advance all women as leaders”.
Join us for Leadership Live, our signature event featuring renowned speakers who share bold ideas and real-world strategies.
This half-day event brings together Florida’s visonary leaders, executives and innovators for insights, connection & impact.
Featured Topics:
The program includes 3 keynote presentations, a panel discussion, “Ask me Anything” Q&A with audience members & an optional VIP Roundtable Luncheon with a faciitated discussion around Florida Leadership 2030.
Speaker “meet & greet” and networking reception included.
Overall program topics include: Leading during Digital Transformation, Winning the race for top talent, leading with empathy and resilience, leadership skills of the future and more.
Featured Speakers:
Cheryl Fields Tyler, Principal & Segment Leader, BDO USA
Dr. Loubna Noureddin, Co-Founder & CEO, Mind Market. Forbes Thought-Leader. Authot, “Determined to Change”.
Tammy Triolo, Founder & CEO, PCQ Consulting. Author, “The Empathy Gap”.
Lisa Rigoli, CEO, Element of Change
Nicole Mastrangelo, Co-Founder & CEO, The Daily Drip

2025 Women's Leadership in MA Impact Study Results Reveal (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
Join The Women’s Edge and Massachusetts business leaders as we reveal the results of our 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study! This event will feature a town hall format conversation with area leaders, featuring the results of the study.
Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
This lively discussion will be accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and time for networking.

Panelists:

Research Sponsors

10th Annual Town Hall
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Celebrating 10 years of The Women’s Edge annual Town Hall conversation!
For ten years, our Annual Town Hall has served as the launchpad for critical business dialogue. To mark this milestone, our 10th Annual Town Hall: Leading Through Extraordinary Times will be a unique opportunity to discuss top-of-mind issues with Massachusetts business leaders spanning across industries. This lively gathering brings together prominent figures, representing various sectors, to engage in insightful discussion, share perspectives, and foster meaningful connections. With a diverse lineup of esteemed leaders, this event promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The evening program will start with a networking reception, followed by what promises to be an engaging conversation. The audience-driven conversation fosters the opportunity for all to gain authentic insights from industry experts.
Join TWE and Attend for Free: Unlock a complimentary ticket to this Town Hall and discounted access to all future events by becoming a General Member today. For an annual cost of $395, your membership provides immediate ROI through exclusive savings and a full suite of year-round benefits. To activate your membership, claim your free ticket, and learn more about the advantages of joining our community, please email khalnen@thewomensedge.org.

Get Tickets or Sponsor Now!

Meet the Town Hall Panel

Featured Massachusetts Leaders

Pam Eddinger
PresidentBunker Hill Community College

Latoyia Edwards
News AnchorNBC10 Boston

Naomi Fried
CEOPharmStars

Yogesh Gupta
Chief Executive OfficerProgress Software

Martha Sheridan
President & CEOMeet Boston

Janet Wu
Anchor/ReporterMODERATOR

Thank you to our sponsors!

Join TWE and Attend for Free: Unlock a complimentary ticket to this Town Hall and discounted access to all future events by becoming a General Member today. For an annual cost of $395, your membership provides immediate ROI through exclusive savings and a full suite of year-round benefits. To activate your membership, claim your free ticket, and learn more about the advantages of joining our community, please email khalnen@thewomensedge.org.

2026 Top 100 VIP/Community Reception
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Encore Boston Harbor, 1 Broadway, Everett, MA, 02149, United States
Join The Women’s Edge on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 for an exclusive VIP reception celebrating the 26th year of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts awards, hosted by Encore Boston Harbor!
We will bring together a gathering of 2026 Top 100 honorees, past honorees, board members, distinguished business partners, sponsors, and esteemed guests to honor the remarkable women driving innovation and impact across the Commonwealth!
Please register for a ticket or sponsorship at the bottom of this page.
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING/HOST SPONSOR:

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View all Top 100 sponsorship opportunities HERE

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With your ticket to the celebration reception, we encourage you to consider a donation to our newly launched Lois Silverman Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund. Your contribution will help ensure more nonprofit leaders and the rising generation of women leaders in the nonprofit sector can take part in our forums and leadership development programs. All contributors will be acknowledged at the reception!

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2026 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts Awards Breakfast
2026-10-30 07:30 - 10:00 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116
The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine are pleased to release the 2026 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list in October 2026. 2026 marks our 26th year recognizing the women power players driving the Massachusetts economy.
The ranked list will be revealed at our awards breakfast on Friday, October 30th! Please register for a ticket or sponsorship below.
View all Top 100 sponsorship opportunities HERE

*If you prefer to pay by check or ACH, please contact Kelly Halnen at khalnen@thewomensedge.org to request an invoice.

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Save the Date: 2026 Women's Leadership Impact Study in MA Results Reveal
2027-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Morgan Lewis – One Federal Street, 1 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Save the Date: Join The Women’s Edge and Massachusetts business leaders as we reveal the results of our 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Development Impact Study! This event will feature a town hall format conversation with area leaders, featuring the results of the study.
Learn about the Roadmap for Success – our data-backed recommendations to ensure the successful development, retention, and advancement of all women leaders.
This lively discussion will be accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and time for networking.
