16th Annual

Women’s Leadership Forum
National Issues Conference

A New Foundation: Leading the Way Together

First Lady Michelle Obama

Tentative Agenda as of 3/12/2010

OVERVIEW

Women’s voices and votes were critical in determining the outcome of the 2008 presidential election and they continue to shape the future of our nation. This exciting two-day National Issues Conference will feature Keynote Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as dynamic leaders and experts from across the country. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, many of our country’s most influential leaders –and learn how you can take action to support the President Obama’s agenda and win in 2010.

PROPOSED PANELS TO INCLUDE (but not limited to the following)
Policy Panels and Discussions focused on the Economy & Jobs, Education, Energy & the Environment and much more
Women Who Run, Women Who Lead
How to Be the Best Spokesperson for Our President and Candidates
2010 Electoral Overview and Strategy

OTHER FEATURED SPEAKERS
DNC Chairman Governor Tim Kaine
Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, Executive Director, Democratic National Committee
Mitch Stewart, Executive Director, Organizing for America
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz
David Plouffe
Nancy-Ann DeParle
Austan Goolsbee
Valerie Jarrett
Tina Tchen
Mona Sutphen
Carol Browner
Stephanie Schriock
Ann Lewis
and many others

*Other confirmed speakers to be announced.

LOGISTICS

The 16th Annual WLF National Issues Conference will begin on Friday, May 7th at 9:30 a.m. (registration is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.) and conclude on Saturday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC.

We encourage women to start making travel arrangements now as this is Mother’s Day weekend. For your convenience, the Washington Hilton is located directly off the Metro’s Red line at Dupont Circle North. We have secured a room block at the Hilton for $179/night. Please call the hotel directly to make your room reservation and mention the code “Women’s Leadership Forum/DNC.” We have also included a list of other hotel options nearby.

Questions? Please contact us at WLF@dnc.org