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2026 10th Annual
Montana Women’s Leadership Conference
The vision of the Junior League of Billings’ Annual Montana Women’s Leadership Conference is to empower women to become mindful leaders in the community. The conference will span themes of professional, personal, and community leadership to inspire and elevate Montana. This conference will offer exposure to diverse, nationally recognized speakers and accomplished female role models. In addition, through our workshops, attendees will learn practical applications to take back to their businesses, homes, and community organizations.
March 27,2026
This years theme:
Next is Now! Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.
Transformative workshops led by trailblazing women who are breaking barriers and building bridges in Montana.
🚨 Speaker Applications Now Open! 🚨
The 2026 Montana Women’s Leadership Conference is coming Friday, March 27th at the Northern Hotel in Billings — and this year is extra special. 🎉
We’re celebrating our 10th conference anniversary with exciting new additions (to be announced soon!) — making this sold-out event more powerful than ever.
✨ This year’s theme is:
NEXT IS NOW – Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
We are seeking dynamic women from across Montana to take the stage and share their voices in areas such as:
- Leadership & Innovation – guiding teams and communities toward growth and progress.
- Breaking Barriers – stories of resilience, courage, and paving the way for others.
- Community & Collaboration – building stronger networks that uplift women statewide.
- Personal Growth & Resilience – honoring challenges while inspiring transformation.
- Future-Focused Change – shaping what comes next in Montana and beyond.
These talks will honor our history while empowering women to embrace leadership, create impact, and drive positive change in Montana and beyond.
👉 Apply to speak for yourself, recommend someone incredible, or share this opportunity with women who deserve to be on stage.
Help us make our 10th anniversary conference the most inspiring one yet. 💪✨
Apply here: https://bit.ly/2026speakers
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🎉 Introducing the First-Ever Montana Women’s Leadership Awards!
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 🏨 The Northern Hotel, Billings
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the women who are shaping Montana’s future. The Montana Women’s Leadership Awards Ceremony honors remarkable women across the state whose vision, courage, and leadership create meaningful impact in their communities, workplaces, and beyond.
✨ Held the night before the Montana Women’s Leadership Conference, this inaugural event will shine a light on leaders at every stage of their journey—from emerging trailblazers to those whose legacies have paved the way for others.
You can attend the Awards Ceremony on its own or as part of your conference experience.
🎟️ Tickets available soon (individual or combined with conference registration).
🏆 Award Categories
The Summit Award – Honoring Visionary Progress and Bold Firsts
The Legacy Award – Celebrating a Lifetime of Impact and Influence
The Trailblazer Award – Recognizing Emerging Brilliance and Boundless Potential
The Catalyst Award – For Driving Innovation, Equity, and Organizational Change
The Beacon Award – Illuminating Community Through Compassionate Leadership
💫 Nominations now open!! Go to https://bit.ly/mtleadershipawards2026
Presented by the Junior League of Billings as part of the 10th Annual Montana Women’s Leadership Conference.
As part of our mission to develop women leaders and strengthen our community, the Junior League of Billings is excited to expand our focus to include the next generation of changemakers. This year, we are introducing a Youth Voices Panel at the Montana Women’s Leadership Conference!
Panel Theme: Next is Now — Elevating Youth Voices, Ideas, and Leadership
We want to hear directly from young women about their ideas, goals, and visions for leadership in Montana. This panel will give youth a platform to share their perspectives, inspire others, and connect with established leaders in our community.
Nomination Details:
Youth may nominate themselves or be nominated by a guardian if under 18.
Open to female youth up to age 20.
A brief nomination form is required to apply.
Nominate a youth woman leader here:
Help us empower and celebrate the emerging voices that will lead Montana’s future. Together, we can build upon the incredible leadership that already exists here in Billings and beyond.
