MISSION STATEMENT:
CFW inspires and empowers the nation’s leading employers, teams, and individuals to reach their full potential at work and in life.
ABOUT US:
Industry Leader in Leadership, Career Advancement & Wellbeing
CFW is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and industry leader dedicated to accelerating leadership, career growth, and wellbeing across every career stage and industry. For over 25 years, individuals and organizations have turned to CFW for transformative learning experiences that drive success in a rapidly changing world.
Driving Impact at Scale
Serving thousands of companies, CFW helps strengthen retention, build organizational capacity, and foster workplace cultures where everyone can contribute fully. More than a million professionals have benefited from CFW’s programs—gaining the skills, insights, and connections needed to grow and lead at every career stage.
How We Do It
CFW creates high-impact, transformative learning experiences through:
- Flagship conferences held annually in Austin, Boston, Philadelphia, and Silicon Valley–plus a national virtual conference–that feature world-class speakers, networking, and skill-building sessions.
- A year-round resource hub that offers continuous learning and support through the Career Connections Program, Women Amplified podcast, community building, and monthly expert tips and insights.
CFW’s world-class keynote speakers include Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Olympians, Academy Award-winning artists, and trailblazing entrepreneurs.
CFW is the go-to resource for professionals and organizations seeking to advance careers, strengthen teams, and build high-performing workplaces.
A Glimpse at the Numbers
- More than 55,000 people attend our annual in-person fall events in Austin, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Jose.
- Thousands more participate in our annual virtual National Conference in March.
- Hundreds of thousands more engage in our year-round offerings, which include the Career Connections Program, the Women Amplified podcast, community building, monthly tips and insights, and much more.
What Sets Us Apart
Accessibility: A nonprofit offering affordable professional and personal development and connection opportunities.
Community: A nonpartisan organization welcoming professionals from all industries and career stages.
Content Curation: The most relevant, timely, and cutting-edge content, ensuring every session delivers the perfect mix of actionable takeaways and inspiration.
Impact: Attendees are twice as likely to receive a promotion within a year, according to a study published in the Harvard Business Review. Seven out of ten attendees reported being “more connected to others” after participating in a CFW conference, with social connection being the most significant predictor of success and happiness.
Starpower and Substance. Unparalleled keynote lineups and access to the nation’s top leadership, career, and wellbeing experts.
Whether you’re an individual seeking inspiration, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections or an organization committed to building organizational capacity and fostering cultures where everyone can contribute, CFW provides the inspiration, expert advice, and community to drive growth and success.
The Texas Conference for Women is a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID# 742947735, with oversight by a volunteer board of directors.