2026 Professional Women's Forum: Seasons of Growth

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Mark your calendars - registration opens Feb 2, 2026! Before then: explore the breakout sessions, rally your team, and get pumped for PWF 2026!

What is the Professional Women’s Forum?

Professional Women’s Forum, hosted by the Lancaster Chamber, is a full-day conference filled with inspiring and energizing speakers and sessions designed to foster connections with women across Lancaster County, cultivate professional and personal growth, and celebrate the impact of women in our community.

2026 THEME: Seasons of Growth - “Root, Sprout, & Bloom.”

This theme centers on celebrating, inspiring, and empowering women in business through dynamic speakers and sessions that support mindset growth, leadership development, and personal passions. Its goal is to spark both personal and professional growth in ways you can carry forward into your workplace and your community. Our speakers will guide you through a journey of self-discovery and professional development!

Root - Focus on investing in yourself. Building habits/routines that support resilience, mental health/wellness, and balance in both your professional and personal life.

Sprout- Focus on expanding your reach. Navigating your new or current role, building a strong personal and professional network, and exploring professional opportunities or education.

Bloom - Focus on community engagement. Strengthening your local connections, which can include civic engagement, volunteering, or skill sharing/services that create a wider impact.

What to expect when you attend PWF:

Tickets to the event include access to the full day of learning, sessions, speakers, connections, and activity - as well as coffee, lunch, and a happy hour with light bites and a drink ticket! 

AGENDA

8:45 am – Doors Open: Registration/Coffee/Networking

9:00 am – Welcome & Opening

9:30 am - Morning 1 (AM) Breakout Rotation

9:45 am - Morning 1 (AM) Breakout

10:30 am - Morning 2 (AM) Breakout Rotation

10:45 am - Morning 2 (AM) Breakout

11:30 am – Lunch & Break Begins (include walk and talk at lunchtime)

12:30 – Afternoon (PM) Breakout Rotation

12:45 pm – Afternoon (PM) Breakout

1:30 pm – Keynote Rotation

1:45 – Afternoon Elements/Keynote Speaker

3:00 pm – Happy Hour + Exclusive Marketplace of Goods & Services by Women Owned Businesses!

4:00 pm – Program Concludes

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS

Registration opens February 2. Explore our incredible breakout speakers now and decide which session in each topic (Root, Sprout, & Bloom) you want to attend so you are ready to grab your spot when registration opens.

Jordan Evangelista
Business Development Executive at HQ Water Solutions 

ROOT- Your Personal Masterplan: Mastering the Art of Strategic Self-Investment

Your career and well-being aren’t competing priorities - they’re the same design project. Using principles from design and architecture, this session reframes success as strategic self-investment, showing how resilience and longevity are built through intentional habits and mindset, not quick fixes. Attendees will explore a five-part “architectural” plan - foundation, boundaries, zoning, systems, and purpose - to create a high-performing life designed for sustained success and personal fulfillment.

Reesy Neff
Owner at Omega ECycles 

ROOT- Stripping Off Labels: Reclaiming Your Identity and Your Power

We all carry labels - some chosen, some inherited, and some that quietly limit how we show up in our lives and work. Through storytelling, reflection, and honest conversation, participants will explore how old narratives, titles, and expectations shape confidence and direction - and how to replace them with labels rooted in purpose, authenticity, and resilience. The session supports mental well-being and long-term growth by strengthening inner voice, grounding habits, and emotional resilience.

Ann Marie Haus
VP Business Development & Community Outreach at Customers Bank 

Sprout: Rooted & Rising: Navigating Your Role and Growing Your Network

Growth doesn’t happen in isolation - it happens when you’re rooted in who you are and connected to the right people. This session supports emerging and evolving professionals as they navigate their roles, build meaningful networks, and approach career transitions with clarity and intention. Attendees will leave with practical tools to strengthen their presence, expand their connections, and confidently step into what’s next.

Yenma Herb
Systems Innovation Sr. Manager at RKL LLP

Sprout: Reinventing Yourself Again and Again: How to Grow Without a Perfect Plan 

Careers aren’t meant to be perfectly mapped—they’re built through curiosity, courage, and a willingness to evolve. This session reframes professional growth as an ongoing process of reinvention, showing how unexpected opportunities can lead to meaningful influence and fulfillment. Attendees will learn how to navigate change with confidence, leverage natural strengths, and use curiosity as a strategic tool for long-term career growth.

Dawn Ziegerer
Owner at The Great Story Workshop 

Bloom: The Heroine’s Journey in Action: Using Storytelling to Build Community

This keynote uses the Heroine’s Journey to support women who already work in community-facing roles, as well as, women who want to become more engaged through volunteering or civic involvement. The session blends guided reflection and paired conversations to show how personal storytelling builds trust and invites participation within your communities. Participants learn how to share stories that strengthen connections and motivate others whether you’re trying to raise funds for a new playground, invite folks to a charity event, or hoping to form a book club.

Jessie Tuno
Women’s Business Center Manager at ASSETS 

Bloom: Sisterhood in Action: Building Networks of Mutual Support

Sisterhood is more than friendship—it’s a network of mentors, champions, and peers who support, advocate for, and lift each other up. This session explores how women can build and sustain intentional, mutually beneficial relationships, create their own “board of personal advisors,” and foster a community that amplifies leadership and growth. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to collaborate over competition, access new opportunities, and strengthen the networks that fuel both personal and professional success.

HAPPY HOUR & MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE!

Back by popular demand, our third annual Women-Owned Business Marketplace will showcase an inspiring array of products and services created by talented women entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking for innovative solutions, artisanal creations, or ways to support fellow women in business, this marketplace offers a perfect opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate. 

Why Attend the Professional Women's Forum?

The Professional Women’s Forum offers a unique opportunity to invest in your team, yourself, and your career. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh insights, expand your network, or ignite your passion, this event is designed to empower and equip women to lead with purpose and impact.

Key Takeaways:

Actionable strategies to elevate your leadership and career.

Practical skills for fostering collaboration and innovation in the workplace.

A supportive network of women to champion your growth.

Tools to lead with purpose, passion, and impact.

Why Companies/Organizations Should Invest in Team Attendance to PWF:

Empower your employees with the tools, connections, and inspiration to thrive. This event is an investment in their professional growth and well-being, which directly benefits your organization’s culture, productivity, and impact. Send your team to learn, grow, and return with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to excel.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING AND SELECTING YOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS - OPENS FEB 2, 2026!

1. Select register. (In order to receive member pricing - you must be logged into your account! Don't know your login information? Email info@lancasterchamber.com)

2. Enter your contact information.

3. Select your registration option (ticket type) and the quantity.

4. Under registration information, after entering attendee contact details (whether you are registering for yourself or others), select three breakouts from the list. If you are attending the full day, you should have three breakout sessions selected for each person: two for AM and one for PM. See above information on breakouts.

Note: You will need to know each guests' name and email. Contact register@lancasterchamber.com if you have any questions about how to enter guest information.

5. Please reach out to register@lancasterchamber.com if you have questions.

Note: We're excited to be back at Armstrong World Industries this year! It will be auditorium style seating during the keynote presentation, with active movement throughout the day. You can purchase tickets for your team, but keep in mind that there are no "tables" you'll be seated at for the event.

We are actively seeking sponsors for the Lancaster Chamber's Professional Women's Forum! Sponsorship packages range from $1,000 - $3,500 and include branding opportunity in front of this curated audience, complimentary attendance for you and your team, and so much more! For sponsorship information, please email Katie Young kyoung@lancasterchamber.com.