Business Women's Forum 2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Business Women's Forum is back for our 32^nd year! The event will be on Tuesday, May 12 at Messiah University and will feature a keynote speaker, 8 unique breakout session options, Business Women of the Year Award, vendors, and a networking luncheon.

We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Keynote speaker will be local leader, Claudia Williams!  She will be speaking on 'From Pumps to Power Moves: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Growing Up Professionally.'

EVENT AGENDA:
8:00AM - Guest registration, vendor time, & light refreshments
8:30AM - Opening Remarks in Parmer Hall
9:00AM - Breakout Session 1
10:00AM - Break & vendor time
10:30AM - Welcome in Parmer Hall
                  Keynote Speaker
                  Business Woman of the Year Award 2026
11:45AM - Vendor time & Head to lunch at Lottie Dining Hall
12:00PM - Networking lunch
1:00PM - Vendor time & book signing with keynote
1:30PM - Breakout Session 2 
2:30PM - Break & vendor time
2:40PM - Breakout Session 3
3:50PM - Closing remarks & prize drawings
4:00PM - End of Conference

BWF is proudly hosted by the Carlisle and West Shore Chambers of Commerce.