Dear Colleagues and Changemakers,

It is my distinct honor, as Editor-in-Chief of the Universal Journal of 21st Century Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Technology & Publishing (UJWEL), to welcome and invite you to participate in the 3rd Millennium Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Wellness (WEL) Conference, taking place may 8-9, 2026 in Chicago.With this year’s powerful theme—“A Summit for Future-Driven Leadership & Innovation”—the WEL Conference promises to be an essential platform for thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners to share research, ideas, and practices that shape the future of women’s leadership and empowerment across industries. 

We are currently welcoming abstract submissions from scholars, professionals, and students whose work aligns with the conference's core tracks: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, and Wellness. This is an excellent opportunity to present your work, publish in an affiliated journal (UJWEL), and join a global network of leaders dedicated to transforming our professional and societal landscape.  If presenting is not your goal this year, I warmly encourage you to attend the conference to engage with powerful sessions and speakers (see highlights here), connect with peers, and gain insight into emerging trends and innovations.  As a partner in advancing knowledge and impact, UJWEL is proud to support this meaningful event and looks forward to featuring select high-quality contributions in future journal issues. 

Let this be the year your voice is heard, your research is shared, and your presence felt. 

With enthusiasm and anticipation. 

Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk
Editor-in-Chief, UJWEL
Universal Journal of 21st Century Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Technology & Publishing  

Attendees Demography
women entrepreneurs, startup founders, small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, family business owners, corporate leaders, senior women executives, c-suite leaders, directors, department heads, mid-level managers, working professionals, team leaders, HR managers, project managers, business consultants, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, early-career professionals, leadership coaches, wellness coaches, life coaches, business mentors, educators, professors, academicians, researchers, gender studies experts, angel investors, venture capital professionals, incubator leaders, accelerator mentors, NGO leaders, social entrepreneurs, community organizers, wellness experts, mental health professionals, mindfulness practitioners, yoga instructors, stress management trainers, government officials, women empowerment officers, startup mission representatives, policy makers

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Past Events
WEL Porto   |  WEL Valencia   |  WEL Barcelona    |   WEL Toronto   Previous Speaker  Recordings
 

WEL Conference 2026– Featured Press Releases

SuccessXL.com
https://www.successxl.com/wel-conference-2025-redefining-womens-leadership-for-the-next-generation

GoodDecisions.com
https://gooddecisions.com/networking-mentorship-and-legacy-the-long-term-value-of-attending-wel-conference-2025

ThriveInsider.com
https://thriveinsider.com/articles/from-abstracts-to-impact-how-wel-chicago-elevates-womens-voices-in-publishing-and-research

SuccessfulDaily.com
https://www.successfuldaily.com/the-intersection-of-wellness-and-leadership-at-wel-conference-2025

NextMentors.com
https://www.nextmentors.com/3rd-millennium-wel-conference-2025-a-summit-for-women-leaders-innovators-wellness-advocates-in-chicago