Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Conference?
The 2022 California Conference for Women will be held virtually on March 2, 2022.
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When does registration open?
Registration will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Will the Conference be virtual for 2022?
Yes. We have heard from many attendees, speakers, and sponsors that they are almost – but not quite ready – for a large, in-person event. In addition, Convention Centers and local health authorities were not prepared to allow us to book space or provide guidelines necessary for an event of this size when decisions had to be made.
Fortunately, we designed a unique virtual event in 2021 that brought the best of the in-person Conference to attendees everywhere. And this year, we look forward to building on the success of last year’s event.
How much is a ticket?
The early bird ticket price is $150 per person. The price will go up to $175 per person on November 18th.
What does my ticket include?
- Your ticket includes:
- Live access to 2 keynote sessions.
- Breakout session tracks on leadership, personal development, and career advancement. Attendees have access to a choice of 3 (out of 9 total) 30-minute sessions on event day, including a Q&A with the speaker.
- Live access to the virtual Exhibit Hall, Bookstore, and Networking Lounge.
- Access to facilitated networking, resume reviews, and 1:1 career coaching (subject to availability) as well as learning bursts, author readings, and more.
Plus, on-demand playback until March 31st:
Watch all 9 breakouts via on-demand playback
You will also be able to access the Exhibit Hall, Bookstore, learning bursts, author readings, resume reviews, networking chat rooms, and 1:1 career coaching through March 31, 2022.
*Career Coaching and Resume Review subject to availability.
Are there a limited number of tickets available?
There is a maximum capacity even for online events, and tickets did sell out last year.
Who are the speakers?
You can see the latest confirmed lineup on the 2022 Speakers page.
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How many breakout sessions will there be?
Nine. We will offer session tracks on leadership, personal development, and career advancement. You can choose 3 (out of 9 total) 30-minute sessions on event day, including a Q&A with speakers. All 9 breakouts will be available for on-demand playback through March 31st.
Do I have to choose the breakout sessions in advance?
No. The agenda will be posted on our website well in advance of Conference Day to help you decide which sessions you want to attend. But you don’t need to choose in advance or tell us your choices. Instead, at the time of each session, simply click on the session of your choice.
Is this a Zoom meeting?
No. This immersive and interactive environment enables attendees to network with each other, participate in Q&As with speakers, choose from simultaneous sessions, attend live keynotes with all attendees, watch author readings, and more.
Will the Conference be available for playback?
Yes. All 9 breakout sessions will be available for on-demand playback until March 31st, 2022.
Other features, such as the Exhibit Hall, learning bursts, author readings, resume reviews, networking, 1:1 career & coaching, and bookstore will also be available until March 31st, 2022.
*Career Coaching and Resume Review subject to availability.
Can I buy multiple tickets now, even if I don’t know who will use them?
Absolutely! You can buy a group of tickets now and submit all attendees’ contact information later.
Will there be closed captioning for all sessions?
Yes. All keynote and breakout sessions will have closed captioning on the screen.
Are group viewing tickets available?
No. One ticket enables one person to watch from their personal computer or handheld device. This is an immersive and interactive environment that does not lend itself to group viewing.
Can I share the Conference with my team?
No. A ticket enables one person to attend the Conference from a computer or handheld device. If two devices try to enter the Conference simultaneously using the same login information, both will be expelled from the conference environment.
If my plans change, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no. However, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please remember by purchasing your ticket or a group of tickets, you are agreeing to the terms of this policy and forfeit your right to dispute charges
Are men welcome?
Yes! We believe that gender partnership is the surest way to create workplaces that work for everyone. While the majority of our attendees identify as women, men have been attending in greater numbers.
How do I become a sponsor?
Contact Development Director Wendy Morris at wmorris@conferenceforwomen.org.
What platform are you using?
We use the 6Connex Virtual Event platform, the global leader in virtual events. This platform is a secure, cloud-based platform and is ISO 27001-certified. In addition, it provides an optional system check before the Conference to ensure your network and firewall compatibility.
Who produces the Conference?
The California Conference for Women is a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID# 84-4171555
I have another question. Who can help me?
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