The Women Developing Wisconsin Conference (WDW) is designed to provide learning and networking opportunities to empower women in the construction, business, finance and real estate industries.

Harnessing Your Power

Thursday, May 4, 2023  |  12-5 p.m.
Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall
1025 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Registration Fee:  $75   Students: Free
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Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Rader School of Business is proud to host the annual Women Developing Wisconsin Conference on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The afternoon will be filled with networking opportunities, presentations and panel discussions. This year's theme is Harnessing Your Power.

The Fierce Soñadora | The Magic of Standing in Your Power to Reach Your Dreams

Francesca Mayca WegnerFrancesca Mayca Wegner, president and chief possibilities officer of HPGM, will share her story as the daughter of a Peruvian immigrant and Midwest Latina who has not let the worst thing that ever happened to her define who she is or keep her from getting what she wants. Join Francesca during the keynote address for a candid conversation on the importance of knowing yourself, believing in possibilities, and the power of dreaming big! 

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Become a Sponsor

Sponsors help make the Women Developing Wisconsin conference a success each year! Become a sponsor today. The funds raised through WDW are used to support students through scholarships and sponsoring their attendance at industry conferences. There are several levels of sponsorship:

  • Gold - $2,500
    • Five tickets to event
    • Thank-you in Dimensions magazine and on social media
    • Listed on invitation
    • Link on website
  • Silver - $1,000
    • Three tickets to event
    • Listed on event signage
    • Link on website
    • Thank-you on social media
  • Bronze - $500
    • Two tickets to event
    • Listed on website
    • Highlighted in event communications

Become a sponsor today!

Conference Committee

The WDW conference would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteer committee members. Thank you!

2023 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

      We Energies Foundation Logo  PieperPower Logo

Silver Sponsors

Sunset Investors Logo  Walbec Group Logo Mortensen Logo

Bronze Sponsors

WCREW Logo      CBRE Logo    Boldt Logo      HGA Logo    Groth Design Group Logo