Welcome to the WCTF Career Conference Registration Site! 

The 2026 Conference theme, Taking Care of Your Business in Turbulent Times: Wellness and Resilience for Ourselves and Those We Serve, centers on the understanding that caring for our communities begins with caring for ourselves. In times of uncertainty and change, tending to our wellness is critical for us to keep moving forward. This conference creates space for reflection, restoration, and renewal. You will be equipped with practical strategies to remain grounded, resilient, and effective in your personal and professional lives.

Through dynamic keynote presentations and engaging workshops attendees will explore wellness as both a personal practice and a collective responsibility. The sessions emphasize sustainable practices in leadership, service, and self care that enhance professional performance, and contribute to the long term health of the institution. Together, we will examine how a commitment to wellbeing strengthens leadership capacity, and enables us to thrive individually and collectively well into the future.

This conference is open to the public!

We welcome individuals of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, and professional backgrounds to join us. Whether you are a student, educator, professional, or community member, you are invited to participate in this enriching and inclusive experience.

Conference Schedule & Location

The 44th Annual Career Conference of the Women of Color Task Force will take place at the University's Michigan League.

Registration Check-in & Breakfast - CHECK-IN IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO KEYNOTE

📍 Michigan Room and Hussey Room, Michigan League, 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

  • 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Registration Check-in and optional strolling breakfast options

Morning Sessions: Keynote Presentation & Panel Discussion

📍 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League

  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Keynote Presentation: A Conversation with Kourtney Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, TIAA Retirement Solutions and Sonya Jacobs, Former Assistant Vice President for Workplace Culture and Experience, University of Michigan
  • 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Keynote Panel Discussion: Wellness & Resilience: Inspired Perspectives, Influencing Wellness and Resilience Together

Networking Luncheon

📍 Second Floor, Michigan League Ballroom, Kalamazoo, and Vandenberg

  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | A dedicated space for attendees to connect, engage, and expand their networks over lunch.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

📍 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM |  Michigan League
The afternoon will feature a variety of top-notch workshops designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our campus community. 

All workshops are in person. Please check your selected session for location details.

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Conference Registration is now closed. Thank you for supporting WCTF!