What to Expect at WEW 2020

2020 has been full of changes, but one thing remains the same - our belief that our region can be the best place for anyone to start a company. Join us for our second annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, taking place September 21-25, from wherever you feel comfortable. We have a week packed with virtual and small in-person events to help you build your business, access to experts on issues facing all entrepreneurs and opportunities to connect with others committed to supporting founders.

Last year’s WEW was hosted in Fargo and saw the largest gathering in the country with over 700 people participating throughout the week. This year, WEW will offer digital access to all events to ensure that anyone can safely participate and more women can benefit from the week’s activities. There are more than 25 events on the schedule, offering opportunities for women at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey to benefit. Events cover topics such as managing cash flow, successfully hosting virtual events, and the important aspects of technology. The week’s events connect, celebrate, and impact women entrepreneurs. 

View a full list of the events using our sched site here. 

If you want to join the incredible events and enjoy the amazing lineup of speakers, then register here to customize your schedule and join the fun!

Key features throughout the week include: 

• Ask Me Anything Sessions

  • The Ask Me Anything Sessions involve regional and national experts sharing an hour of their time to engage with attendees on topics including negotiation, building out a power team, the art of the pitch and more.

• Rise and Shine Founders Voices Series

  • The Rise and Shine Founders Voices Series, happening each morning, will highlight the voices of female founders from across the state of North Dakota sharing how they’re building their companies.

• 1MC at Island Park

  • Michelle Kommer will be sharing her journey from serving as the Commissioner of Commerce for the state of North Dakota to starting her newest role as an entrepreneur.

When sharing photos of your experience from WEW 2020, feel free to use our branded hashtags #WEW2020 and #shestartsweek. If you’d like to share the event with your community, find helpful resources in our media kit.

Questions? Email us at info@shestartsweek.com. We can’t wait to see you!