Don’t miss the WE Power Food 2026 Conference
Across North Carolina, women are planting ideas, feeding communities, and building powerful food businesses that change the landscape of our local economy. Voices That Nourish is a day to celebrate those stories — and the women behind them.
Join WE Power Food and hundreds of women for a full-day gathering designed to connect, inspire, and equip women across every corner of the food industry. From chefs, bakers, and farmers to product makers, retailers, and educators, this event brings together women who lead with purpose, creativity, and collaboration.
What to expect
Inspiring Keynotes
Hear from trailblazing women who are shaping the future of food — and find your own voice in their stories.
Sessions & Workshops
Gain hands-on insights in sessions focused on marketing, leadership, and business growth.
Pitch Competition
Learn about the upcoming WE Power pitch competition, and gain insights from other entrepreneurs who have utilized pitch competitions for funding.
Vendor Marketplace & Networking
Discover local vendors, taste what’s next, and connect with a thriving community of women in food.
Who should attend
This event is for women across every part of the food system —entrepreneurs, chefs, farmers, educators, retailers, makers, and mentors — who believe in the power of connection and storytelling to create change.
Come Ready to Be Inspired
Leave with renewed confidence, new connections, and actionable tools to grow your impact — in your business, your community, and beyond.
Lodging
Location: Hampton Inn - Havelock, 105 Tourist Center Dr.
Group Rate Code: WEP
Become a sponsor
Be part of a movement that uplifts women, shaping the future of food in North Carolina.
Your sponsorship helps create space for connection, inspiration, and empowerment — celebrating the journeys, challenges, and triumphs that feed our collective success.
Learn more:
https://www.wepowerfood.org/public-events/become-a-sponsor
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