National Conference on Domestic Violence: October 27-29th
Hosted at the beautiful Kansas City Marriott Downtown, this year’s National Conference on Domestic Violence will bring together 800+ individuals from across the world for three days of discussion, presentations, learning, community, and fun. This conference is designed for:
- Survivors who openly share lived experiences to help de-stigmatize intimate partner violence and relationship abuse;
- Advocates and allies working to shift power back to survivors; and,
- Community and corporate leaders dedicated to creating healthy relationships for all.
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45th National Women's Studies Annual Conference: Thursday, November 13th - Sunday, November 16th
The National Women’s Studies Association leads the field of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. Established in 1977, NWSA has more than 2,000 members worldwide. Our annual conference regularly draws more than 2,300 attendees and is the only annual meeting in the continental United States of America and its territories that is exclusively dedicated to showcasing the latest feminist scholarship.
The 2025 conference is hosted at the Puerto Rico Convention Center and will open on Thursday, November 13th with three pre-conferences:. The Program Administration and Development Committee (PAD) and Women’s Centers Committee (WCC) meetings offer networking and professional development opportunities for women’s, gender, and sexuality studies and women’s center administrators. The Women of Color Leadership Project (WoCLP) is designed to support women of color in their professional goals and leadership development; interested candidates must apply separately to participate.
The General Conference begins on Thursday afternoon and concludes Sunday afternoon; it will feature concurrent breakout sessions, receptions, an awards celebration honoring members of the Association, and opportunities for connection.
