The 2019 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference is set to return with the theme “Purpose, Potential, Passion and Peace,” officials said Thursday.

During the event, the sessions are set to cover a wide range of topics including interviewing, networking, and leadership.

Event organizers plan to have a lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed to help attendees find “Purpose, Potential, Passion and Peace.”

Congresswoman Katie Hill, D- Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, are scheduled to be the keynote speakers, according to officials.

“We are very excited about this year’s conference,” said Dr. Diane Fiero, assistant superintendent and vice president of human resources at the college. “Our goal is to assist the women in our community in exploring their full potential while leading lives filled with peace and purpose.”

Attendees are encouraged to attend breakout sessions throughout the day covering a wide range of topics, including:

• New Innovations In Women’s Health
• Creating A Community Of Caring: How To Foster Change Through The Work Of Nonprofits
• Online Safety For Internet And Social Media
• Having The Courage To Lead
• The Solution Shift: Choosing Joy, Positivity And Success In Every Situation
• Starting A Business
• Personal Safety
• Creating A New Career Beginning
• Financial Milestones
• Becoming Empowered
• Healthy Eating On The Go
• The Four Agreements
• Looking Your Best At Any Age
• Interviewing Skills

A vendor fair of more than 15 booths is set to feature boutique shopping of unique for-sale items such as self-defense items, personalized household goods, jewelry, clothing, and handbags.

There is also an information table planned, highlighting local nonprofits and women-owned businesses, according to officials.

The 2019 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference is scheduled to be held on Saturday, Mar. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the south side of the Valencia Campus.

Admission is $35 and $20 for students and COC staff, with a school ID. Admission includes access to all events and activities, breakfast, and a raffle drawing ticket.

Breakfast is set to be catered by the University Center Café, and lunch is set to be catered by Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Co.

Conference sponsors include Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Valencia, College of the Canyons Associated Student Government, Mellady Direct Marketing, Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Co., and KHTS Radio.

To register, visit the conference website or contact the Women’s Conference event desk at (661) 362-3426 or [email protected].

For vendor opportunities, email [email protected].

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