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Power Up Conference 2025

Take The Lead is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of its signature event, the Power Up Conference 2025. Scheduled for August 25-26, 2025, this two-day gathering will be held at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C.. This year’s theme, “Courage to Lead,” is tailored for those leaders who are ready to embrace challenges, inspire change, and engage in transformative actions within their organizations and communities.

What to Expect

The event will kick off on August 25 with an exclusive VIP Dinner and Private Concert featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Dame Marina Arsenijevic. This elegant evening promises to set a powerful tone for the conference, igniting the spirit of innovation and leadership among participants.

The main conference day on August 26 will present an incredible lineup of influential speakers, thought leaders, and trailblazers from various industries. Attendees can look forward to gaining cutting-edge insights, forming impactful connections, and developing actionable strategies that encompass clarity, confidence, and courage in leadership.

Honoring Leaders in Inclusivity

As part of the program, Take The Lead will recognize David Smith and Brad Johnson, esteemed co-authors of the influential book “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace.” Their contributions to promoting gender equity in leadership will be celebrated, showcasing the importance of inclusive practices in all sectors.

Gloria Feldt, the Co-Founder and President of Take The Lead, emphasizes the significance of this event: “Power Up 2025 is not just a conference—it's a launchpad for the next generation of transformative leaders. This is where purpose meets power, and where courageous leadership becomes unstoppable.”

Key Highlights

Here’s why you won’t want to miss Power Up 2025:

• - VIP Dinner and Concert: Immerse yourself in a unique experience with a dinner and concert featuring world-renowned artists on August 25.
• - Cutting-Edge Conference: Engage with a diverse array of visionary speakers and thought leaders on August 26, sharing breakthroughs and innovative ideas in leadership.
• - SHEposium: Experience an inspiring showcase of women-led brands that are redefining innovations and making significant impacts across various sectors.

Featured Voices

Expect to hear from influential figures, including:

• - Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President, Take The Lead
• - Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, Founder of Women Connect4Good Foundation
• - Felicia Davis, Founder and CEO, Haus of Vocal Empowerment
• - Estela Barraza, Living Healthy Active
• - BETTY (Amy Ziff, Aly Palmer, and Elizabeth Ziff), indie rock trio
• - Christine Brennan, Sports Journalist and author
• - Marina Arsenijevic, Composer and Concert Pianist
• - Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman of APCO Worldwide

About Take The Lead

Founded in 2013 by Gloria Feldt and Amy Litzenberger, Take The Lead is a nonprofit dedicated to achieving gender parity in leadership across all sectors by 2025. The organization employs research-based training, mentoring, coaching, and its signature 9 Leadership Power Tools to empower women to lead with confidence, purpose, and intention. By fostering a commitment to intersectionality and inclusion, Take The Lead envisions a more equitable and prosperous world for all.

Join us at the Power Up Conference 2025, where leaders gather to ignite change, foster innovation, and cultivate courage within their fields!