Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
Annual Leadership Conference
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February 16 - 18, 2027 Washington, DC
The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference, Innovate and Impact, was a resounding success, offering attendees a transformative experience filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and impactful activities. Diverse sessions and activities throughout the conference focused on personal and professional development, including insightful panels, industry trends, and leadership stories.
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Share your expertise on stage at the Annual Leadership Conference!
Are you passionate about this industry? Do you have insights, ideas or expertise you would like to share with your fellow Women in Auto Care community members? Submit a proposal to participate on stage at the event! There are two ways to submit.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: September 23, 2026
Review period: September 24-October 16, 2026
Notice of Selection: by November 20, 2026
Have experience presenting? Submit a proposal through the Call for Content. Learn more below or go directly to the submission form:
Submit Content
Are you passionate about this industry? Do you have insights, ideas or
expertise you would like to share with your fellow Women in Auto Care community members? The 2027 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is looking to provide a platform for community members to share their knowledge, thought-provoking ideas
and best practices. The types of content being considered for this call for content include:
Professional Development Presentation: 30, 45, or 60 minute presentation on a professional development topic relevant to Women in Auto Care community professionals. Examples may include but are NOT limited to: leadership skills, personal development, public speaking, leveraging innovation and AI, crafting a message, turning influence into action, emotional intelligence, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication across teams, etc. Make your case for your topic and why it matters!
Workshop: 45 -75 minute session that is highly interactive and includes the ability for your colleagues to actively try out or practice the skill, technique or strategy your sharing.
Panel: 45 – 60 minute interactive discussions with a moderator and up to three additional panelists on a trending topic relevant to the community, including industry trends, consumer trends, professional development skills, etc. HELPFUL HINT: Have a great idea for a panel discussion, however not sure of all the panelists yet? Submit the idea anyways and we can work with you on putting together the final panel if your proposal is selected!
Facilitated Discussion: Small group, roundtable-style format where you as a moderator lead a group discussion around a thought-provoking topic, facilitate a discussion on sharing best practices, etc.
Other: Another way you’d like to share your content not included here? We want to hear your ideas!
Criteria for Eligibility: To be considered for this call for content, you must be a member of the Women in Auto Care community. Additionally, if selected you must be available to present your
session or talk in person in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 17th or Thursday, February 18th, 2026. Please Note: Sales pitches for products or services will not be considered.
Have more questions? Not sure if you should submit. Don’t feel intimidated! The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is a great place to share your ideas, connect and network with your peers and inspire and get inspired! And should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to womeninatuocare@womeninautocare.org
New to presenting? Submit an application for the Speaker Mentorship Program. Learn more below or go directly to the application.
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Women in Auto Care is continuing its successful speaker mentorship program for the 2027 conference with even more resources than ever before! The aim is to support Women in Auto Care community professionals translate their skills, knowledge,
and expertise into an engaging presentation to share with the community at the annual Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference.
The selected Women in Auto Care professional will present an up to 25-minute session on a topic of their choice at the conference in Washington, DC on either Wednesday, February 17 or Thursday, February 18, 2027.
Through the speaker mentorship program, the selected applicant will receive mentorship support in developing and creating an up to 25-minute presentation for the conference. This will include:
A Micro-Mentor: A speaking “micro-mentor” to help support the recipient along their journey
Presentation Development Sessions: 3-4 presentation development session to help the recipient conceptualize, build and prepare to deliver their presentation (i.e. building a presentation outline, creating a slide deck, tips on presenting to an audience, etc)
Additional Resources: Additional resources to support the recipient in building their presentation skills.
Have more questions? Not sure if you should apply. Don’t feel intimidated! The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is a great place to share your ideas, connect and network with your peers and inspire and get inspired! Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
2026 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference Recap
2026 Women in Auto Care Conference
Each attendee received a personalized Leadership Assessment, a framework for collaborative brainstorming, actionable tips for crucial conversation, tips and tricks for using AI to become more efficient and heard the impact of the Women in Auto Care Scholarship program from a panel of scholarship winners. Each participant received a specially curated notebook filled with key takeaways. This tangible resource ensures that the lessons learned, and connections made during the conference were not only memorable but also serve as a valuable reference in the future.
The return of Zan, the auctioneer led to another record-breaking year “Party with a Purpose” charity auction gala, raising over $100,000 for the Women in Auto Care scholarship program.
Overall, the conference provided attendees with the tools, insights, and connections necessary to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in the automotive aftermarket industry, while also supporting a worthy cause through the “Party with a Purpose” charity auction gala.
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