# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The CWLA is a a leadership development initiative designed to empower women and help close the long-standing leadership gap.About this EventAbout the CWLAThe Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator (CWLA) is a targeted leadership development program designed to close the gender leadership gap by empowering and equipping career driven women with essential skills for leading in today’s complex business landscape. The CWLA provides a focused, high quality, and intimate professional development experience that builds emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership skills- valuable leadership competencies that directly enhance team performance, organizational culture, and improve employee retention.This leadership accelerator is crafted to propel your career to the next leadership echelon. The CWLA offers interactive and actionable professional development, a powerful panel discussion with recognized business leaders, professional headshots, wholesome meals, and a networking happy hour. This conference brings together women of various ages, races, sexual orientations, abilities, and industries, fostering an environment where participants can learn from one another and grow together.The CWLA is ideal for anyone who is a people leader or who aspires to be one. Over 400 career driven women have developed their leadership competencies through the CWLA . To learn more about the the history and mission of the CWLA, please read this short feature.The CWLA WHYDespite extensive efforts to dissolve gender disparities in leadership roles, women still encounter formidable obstacles in attaining such positions. Despite comprising over half of the U.S. population and almost 50% of its workforce, women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles, particularly women of color. Surprisingly, recent studies show that the gender leadership gap continues to widen, despite widespread initiatives for parity. The CWLA arises from the imperative to increase representation of women in leadership and equips women with knowledge and tools to become effective, emotionally intelligent, and inclusive leaders.Special thanks to BMO for hosting the Spring 2026 CWLA!Click HERE to visit CWLA"s website to learn more and follow our LinkedIn page for updates!https://vimeo.com/1114014428?share=copy#t=0https://vimeo.com/1116224300  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b341ddd0-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w740-h740-dc3a5661-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b380e2a0-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w1109-h740-dc2d1c14-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b3be12b0-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w740-h740-dc3a5661-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/1063042828?share=copy#t=0https://vimeo.com/1064829364?share=copy  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b3faf4a0-bee2-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w1110-h740-dc191513-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b43a2080-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8dbdc-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b47bbd60-bee2-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w1109-h740-dc2d1d16-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b4a9ab30-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w494-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b4d7c010-bee2-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf4f6f5-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b50f98f0-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2a1e16-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b5494690-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd3bfa8-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/1121967364  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b57a41a0-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w1110-h740-dcdbd7d2-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b5a5be70-bee2-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w494-h740-dc1d140f-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/1076056600?share=copy  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b5d3d350-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf4f7f3-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b5ff9e40-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w494-h740-dcbdbaac-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b6313590-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8eae9-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b6999450-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181310-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b6d2f3d0-bee2-11f0-a445-99d61a730958-rimg-w1110-h740-dcedeeee-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b708d0e0-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w740-h740-dc3a5661-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b74082b0-bee2-11f0-b012-77968f1f9f74-rimg-w740-h740-dcefefef-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast & Headshots🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMOpening Remarks 🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AMElevating Your Leadership Practice with Emotional IntelligenceHost: Alica Del Real🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PMLeading with Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Belonging- Part 1Host: Cindu Thomas George🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PMLunch & Panel Discussion:  Paving Pathways-- Women Leaders of Chicago 🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMLeading with Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Belonging- Part 2Host: Cindu Thomas-George🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMClosing Reflections🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMHappy Hour Networking - open to all  CWLA Alumnae
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-womens-leadership-accelerator/100001910519337769
- **Event Categories**: business, sports, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 499, max: 499, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: BMO Financial Corporation
- **lat**: 41.877222
- **long**: -87.6399986
- **full address**: BMO Financial Corporation, 320 South Canal Street, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator being held?
  - **A:** Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at BMO Financial Corporation, 320 South Canal Street, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator?
  - **A:** Tickets for Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator are priced at USD 499 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 499Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator?
  - **A:** Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator is organized by Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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