The Purdue Women’s Network invites you to Purdue Women’s Conference 2026! Gather June 24–25 in Indianapolis to motivate, uplift, and connect within a supportive community of Purdue alumnae and friends.
Registration closes June 10!
Features
Keynote Speakers
Meghan Collins (IE’05)
Director of Customer Success // Salesforce
Ashley Farquharson
Member // USA Luge Women’s National Team Student // Purdue Global
Heidi Foster (LA’03)
Senior Vice President of Operations // Crash Champions
Karen Gibson (IE’86)
Retired Lieutenant General // U.S. Army
Sergeant at Arms // U.S. Senate
Shelby Gruss (PhD A’21)
Assistant Professor and Forage Extension Specialist // Iowa State University
Toyinda Smith (HHS’98)
Principal // The Coaching Seat
Meghan Collins (IE’05)
Director of Customer Success // Salesforce
Heidi Foster (LA’03)
Senior Vice President of Operations // Crash Champions
Karen Gibson (IE’86)
Retired Lieutenant General // U.S. Army
Sergeant at Arms // U.S. Senate
Shelby Gruss (PhD A’21)
Assistant Professor and Forage Extension Specialist // Iowa State University
Toyinda Smith (HHS’98)
Principal // The Coaching Seat
“Life After the Podium” Panelists
Shelby Gruss (PhD A’21)
Assistant Professor and Forage Extension Specialist // Iowa State University
Heidi Foster (LA’03)
Senior Vice President of Operations // Crash Champions
Karen Gibson (IE’86)
Retired Lieutenant General // U.S. Army
Sergeant at Arms // U.S. Senate
Toyinda Smith (HHS’98)
Principal // The Coaching Seat
If you’re near Indianapolis the night before the conference and want to get a head start on your engagement experience, we’re hosting a networking event.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with Purdue women before the conference begins. Hear from Leanna Chroman (PG’25), former Purdue Women’s Conference keynote speaker and vice president of culture and learning at Huse Culinary, and participate in a shrimp and cocktail sauce tasting. The cost is $45 per person.
Interested? You can sign up for this gathering as an add-on when you register for the conference. Space is limited—register soon!
The Purdue Women’s Network is dedicated to creating a sisterhood that motivates, uplifts, and connects alumnae and other Purdue women now and for life. Our annual conference draws women who are interested in engaging and connecting with others who share a love for the university.
