HERSCENSION
CONFERENCE
November 14 - 15, 2026
Venue: TDB, Atlanta, GA
Your Business. Your Career. Your Moment.
Join 100 entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and leaders for bold conversations, impactful connections, and strategies that create real opportunity.
Built for Women Ready to Lead, Grow, and Own Their Moment
The Movement
HERSCENSION
CONFERENCE
Our conference is creating an experience that turns ambition into action, through actionable strategies, bold conversations, and powerful networking, so every woman leaves more connected, more supported, and well-positioned.
Join professionals and entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their careers. Experience what's possible when women show up boldly, take up space, and expand their impact.
Visionaries
Meet the Speakers
Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya
Founder - African Women in STEM
A leader committed to advancing opportunities for women in professional and entrepreneurial spaces, building networks that connect women across industries.
Nmasichi Chukwuemeka
Founder - Belle Sisters
An entrepreneur and community builder dedicated to supporting women in their careers and business journeys, fostering meaningful communities.
Jenna Banks
Award-winning author / keynote speaker
Jenna Banks is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, corporate emcee, and moderator award-winning author, keynote speaker, corporate emcee, and moderator who has inspired audiences around the world to lead and live with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity. A former corporate executive turned successful entrepreneur, Jenna has built and successfully exited two businesses, and today leads conversations with everyone from C-suite executives to healthcare and cybersecurity leaders at conferences across the country. Her best-selling book, I Love Me More, has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide and is transforming lives through its powerful message of self-worth and personal empowerment. Please join me in welcoming... Jenna Banks!
Celeste Warren
Founder, Celeste Warren Consulting
Celeste Warren is a visionary leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and former Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at a global Fortune 100 company, where she spent 28 years driving transformational change. During her decade leading the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, she implemented groundbreaking strategies that helped embed equity and inclusion into business operations and culture. Today, Celeste is the founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, where she partners with organizations to build equitable systems that create opportunity and drive sustainable impact. Her TEDx talk highlights the critical importance of changing systems—not just individuals—to create real and lasting momentum in equity. Celeste is also the co-founder of Destination STEM, Inc., a nonprofit she launched with her two children to support students of color and underserved students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Celeste is a published author and her articles on diversity, equity and inclusion have been featured in numerous national and global publications and she has had the opportunity to speak at various events across the world. She has recently published her second book entitled “The Truth About Equity”
Adaobi Okocha
Board-certified pediatrician
Dr. Adaobi Okocha is a board-certified pediatrician with a background in public health and non-profit work. She graduated from Emory University with an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She received her Master's in Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health with a concentration in Behavioral Science and Health Education. She pursued her medical training at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by her pediatric residency at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, Florida. Throughout her journey, Dr. Okocha has had numerous wins but also many failures. In order to forge her way forward through an arduous path, Dr. Okocha re-imagined her approach of turning her losses into wins. With these lessons, she pays it forward through mentorship of pre-medical students and graduates. Her experiences also fuel her passion-work as a founding member and now Vice President (a self-proclaimed “STEMinist,”) of The African Research Academies for Women, a non-profit organization dedicated to correcting the gender disparity in STEM research for African women. Outside of the clinical space, Dr. Okocha is involved in health advocacy. Off the clock, you will find her spending time with her husband, learning a new language, or being a foodie.
Stephanie Sylvestre
Co-founder
co-founder of Avatar Buddy
Dr. Isi Idemudia
Principal at Infosys Consulting / Chief Builder at StyleMyCrown
Dr. Isi Idemudia is a Principal at Infosys Consulting and a globally recognized Responsible AI leader, with prior experience at Accenture and HCLTech. She is Chief Builder at StyleMyCrown, where she is on a mission to make AI work for everyone. A Global AI leader specializing in agentic AI and AI governance, Dr. Idemudia holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and is completing a Master of Intellectual Property Law — a rare combination of deep technical AI expertise and legal strategy. She helps organizations and professionals turn AI agents into real engines of growth.”
Dr. Samantha March Clark
Doctor of Chiropractic / IIN Certified Health Coach
Dr. Samantha March Clark is a Doctor of Chiropractic, NIH-affiliated researcher, IIN Certified Health Coach, and published author of Harmonize Your Life: Finding Alignment From Within. Over the past decade, she has worked with nearly 6,000 patients across 89,000 clinical visits, building a unique vantage point into the hidden physiology that derails high-achievers. Her expertise bridges three disciplines: clinical chiropractic care, evidence-based health coaching, and NIH-affiliated research on hormonal dysregulation and performance. She founded the Rmoniz® Framework specifically to address the pattern she witnessed repeatedly: brilliant women and leaders who excelled professionally while their physiology quietly collapsed. Conventional medicine missed it. Wellness trends missed it. Only a framework anchored in clinical insight and lived credibility could solve it. Dr. Clark brings 26 years of combined clinical, research, and leadership experience to every room. She understands both the science of why burnout breaks founders and the lived experience of building while running on empty. She was her. At HER ASCENSION, she's offering something unique: a data-backed methodology that positions physiology not as a wellness afterthought, but as the competitive infrastructure that separates founders who scale sustainably from those who don't.
Dr. Sheila Volante
Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of CollectiveLogik
Dr. Sheila Volante is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of CollectiveLogik, LLC, where she partners with organizations to drive strategic IT initiatives, digital transformation, and operational excellence. She holds a PhD in Philosophy with a focus on Strategy and Innovation, and has spent over two decades managing, and often rescuing, multimillion-dollar transformation programs for Fortune 1000 companies including Target, Xerox, Aetna, State of Washington, MGM Resorts International, and Caesars Entertainment.
Averri Liggins
Marketing Automation Expert
CEO of Black Women Moguls
Joy Johnson
President of Middle Tennessee SHRM
Joy Johnson-Carruthers is a professional speaker, executive peer advisor, and CEO of JTraining Solutions, where she helps organizations navigate tough workplace topics—such as civility and generational differences—with greater respect, connection, and purpose. With over 20 years of HR and training experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, Joy brings real-talk expertise as an award-winning HR Advisor and workforce strategist. She currently serves as President of Middle Tennessee SHRM—one of the eight largest HR management associations in the U.S. A former police officer and military veteran, Joy is known for cutting through the fluff—her sessions get real, get personal, and get results. Credentials and Highlights • SHRM-SCP Certification, the highest HR designation. • Master DDI-certified facilitator and certified Peacemaking Circle Facilitator. • Inclusion in the Workplace Certification from the University of South Florida. • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lincoln University (HBCU). • Master’s Degree in Cultural Studies from UCLA, with international studies in West Africa, Europe, and South Korea. Joy’s engaging delivery and practical solutions resonate with today’s workforce, earning her top marks from audiences nationwide. Her work has helped organizations reduce turnover, improve engagement, and create inclusive cultures that thrive. She also provides targeted workplace guidance to professionals, helping them overcome challenges and take ownership of their careers.
Why Attend?
The Herscension Experience
Money & Resources
Access the funding strategies, resource networks, and financial tools needed to fuel your business growth and professional progression.
Grow. Scale. Accelerate.
Turn your ambition into action through actionable strategies that move you from where you are to where you deserve to be.
Hiring & Contracting
Direct access to decision-makers and organizations looking for top-tier Black female talent for executive roles and high-value contracts.
AI for Career & Business Growth
Leverage applied AI to sharpen your skills, automate your growth, and position yourself for the future of work and industry expansion.
Your registration includes two transformative days of full conference access, bold programming, and an experience designed to move you forward — personally, professionally, and financially.
In a world where industries are shifting, technology is accelerating, and stability feels uncertain, this experience keeps your skills sharp, your business growing, and your career resilient. More than a conference, it's a space created intentionally for women entrepreneurs and professionals ready to lead, scale, and create lasting impact.
Whether you're looking to get funded, get hired or contracted, advance in your career or business, or leverage AI to accelerate your growth, this conference was built for you.
This is the investment that pays you back in clarity, community, and currency.
Your ticket can be a personal investment, covered by your employer, or claimed as a tax-deductible continuing education expense.
The Most Important
Investment You'll Make
This Year.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Select the ticket tier that matches your career and/or business goals. All tickets include full conference access.
Standard
Early Bird
Full 2-Day Conference Access
Pricing Schedule
- Full conference access to all sessions and keynotes
- Digital resource packet with session materials
- Access to the Cocktail Networking Reception
- General seating in the main auditorium
VIP
Early Bird
For the ultimate experience
VIP Pricing Schedule
Everything in Standard, PLUS:
- VIP Reserved Seating
- VIP Dinner on November 13, 2026
- VIP Swag Bag
- 12 -Month Herscension Insider Membership
READY TO JOIN US?
ATTEND
Secure your seat and join women professionals and entrepreneurs ready to grow, connect, and elevate.
PARTNERSHIP
Partner with us to reach ambitious women leaders and entrepreneurs invested in their future.
SPEAK
Share your expertise and help move women forward in their careers and businesses.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Herscension is a two-day professional conference designed for women who are committed to elevating their careers, building businesses, and expanding their professional networks. The conference brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders for powerful conversations, practical learning, and meaningful connections.
The Herscension Conference will be held November 13–15 in Atlanta, Georgia at Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE).
The Pre-Conference Event (May 16) is a two-hour virtual event where we officially introduce the Herscension Conference. During this session, attendees will learn about the vision behind the conference, hear from the founders, and gain insights on career growth, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The pre-conference also gives attendees early access to conference information and special offers.
The conference will cover topics related to:
- Career advancement and leadership
- Entrepreneurship and business growth
- Financial empowerment and wealth building
- Personal development and mindset
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Industry insights from experienced professionals and founders
The conference is designed for women who are:
- Building or growing a business
- Advancing in their careers
- Transitioning into entrepreneurship
- Looking to expand their network and opportunities
- Seeking practical guidance and inspiration from other women
No. Herscension is designed for both career professionals and entrepreneurs. Whether you are growing within your industry or building a business, the conference is designed to support your professional growth.
Yes. One of the major benefits of Herscension is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with other women who are committed to growth, leadership, and collaboration.
Some sessions may be recorded for educational purposes. However, the most valuable parts of the conference will happen live.
You can stay informed by registering for the pre-conference event and joining our mailing list for updates, speaker announcements, and early access opportunities.
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