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Wednesday, June 17
Queens' Retreat
​10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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10:30 A -10:45 A ......Welcome & Intro
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10:50 A - 11:30 A ....Morning Keynote
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11:35 A -12:35 P... Networking Lunch
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12:40 P -1:10 P .Interactive Workshop
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1:15 P -2:15 P .. .Open Forum
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2:20 P - 3:00 P...Interactive Workshop
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3:05 P - 3:15 P Networking Break
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3:20 P - 4:10 P Afternoon Keynote
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4:15 P -4:30 P .......Thank you & Close
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Our 4th Annual AWE Queen's Retreat (exclusive to black women AWE Members) begins Wednesday morning Jun 17. Retreat attendees are encouraged to arrive Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 17
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All attendees attend this premier annual networking opportunity! AWE event planners always deliver a fun atmosphere & delicious bites.
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Network with Sponsors and Colleagues
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Collect your Conference ID
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Pick your 2026 SWAG! Limited supply always goes fast!
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Meet AWE Member-Authors and get your complementary book signed
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Become part of YOUR community; get in where you fit in !
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Corporate Partner Symposium
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Breakfast
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National Anthem - Local Artist
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Morning Keynote
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Wholesaling Excellence Clinic
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Mid-Morning Networking Break
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Panel Discussion
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Lunch Networking Break
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Professional Development Programming
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Wholesaler Bootcamp Breakouts & Competition
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Business Planning
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Prospecting
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Adding Value
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Closing the Sale
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Follow Up
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Breakout Winners Compete for 2026 AWE Boot Camp Top Gun
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Afternoon Keynote
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Closing Remarks
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Thursday, June 18
Our Annual AWE Corporate Partner Symposium begins with an all-attendee reception the evening of Wednesday June 17 and concludes with our awards dinner the evening of Thursday June 18. AWE Members always appreciate engaging with our allies in support of our mission: Wholesaling Excellence.
Thursday, June 18
Awards Banquet
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate the best of AWE: Members & Sponsors
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Who will win this year's prestigious awards?
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Which firm will win Corporate Partner of the Year?
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Join us to celebrate milestones & achievements!
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Friday, June 19
Member Assembly
Members look forward to their assembly all year!
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Professional Development in a Safe Space
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Real-Time Feedback & Mentoring
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Break-Out Sessions for Your Specific Interests
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Learn new story ideas
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Members refine thier craft
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Connect with support persons
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Shine and Practice!
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Register early to secure reasonable flight and hotel positions
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Download our event app: Whova to connect to colleagues in advance
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Ask your company to partner with AWE for this Business Development Event
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See you there!
Our 10th Annual AWE Member Assembly runs all day Friday Jun 19, where AWE Members decompress, speak freely, and dive deeper into the work of achieving better career outcomes in full consideration of the unique challenges we face.
Friday, June 19
Job Fair / Career Expo
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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While AWE Members are in their Members-Only Professional Development Programming, Corporate Partners are encouraged to meet student & career changer job candidates at our growing Career Fair. Last year, we had 350 registrants on Handshake and Whova (our event app) plus 145 walk-ins!
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Our Annual AWE Onsite & Online Hybrid Career Expo & Job Fair happens 9 AM to 2 PM Friday Jun 19, where ALL college students, career changers and other job seekers locally and around the world, engage with recruiters and hiring managers from our myriad corporate partners.