2026 - Women's Professional Development Luncheon

Women’s Professional Development Luncheon
Featuring Lauren Beane
 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Wilmington Convention Center
 
The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce invites you to one of the region’s most anticipated professional events of the year. Our annual Women’s Professional Development Luncheon brings together 400+ professional women from across southeastern North Carolina for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and leadership development.
 
This signature luncheon attracts women from a wide range of industries, career stages, and leadership roles, creating a dynamic environment for relationship-building, idea-sharing, and meaningful engagement. For attendees, it is a chance to step away from the day-to-day and refocus on growth. For sponsors, it offers unmatched visibility with a large, engaged audience of decision-makers and influencers.
 
Keynote Presentation
 
Ready Enough: Activating Confidence with Only 50% of the Answers
How often do we wait until we feel fully prepared before raising our hand, pursuing a promotion, or taking the next big step? In this powerful and relatable keynote, Lauren Beane challenges the myth of being “ready” and shows how confidence is built through action, not perfection.
 
Drawing from personal experience and practical insight, Lauren encourages women to stop waiting for certainty and start moving forward with the confidence they already have. Attendees will leave inspired to take intentional steps toward their goals, even when the path ahead isn’t fully clear.
 
Key Takeaways Include:
·      Why waiting for the perfect moment holds us back
·      How to trust your inner voice and pursue new opportunities
·      Practical ways to harness your strengths and build momentum
 
About the Speaker
Lauren Beane is a highly acclaimed TEDx and Top 50 Female Speaker who helps audiences take meaningful action by believing they are ready enough, even without all the answers.
A visionary and natural entrepreneur from an early age, Lauren learned early that progress comes from action, not perfection. As she entered the corporate world, that mindset shifted, leading to hesitation and missed opportunities. In March 2020, she made a defining decision to stop waiting for the “right time” and launched the consulting and speaking business she had long envisioned.
 
Event Agenda
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Registration & Networking
11:45 AM | Lunch is served
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Keynote Presentation
 
Tickets
Chamber Members: $65 per person | Table of 8 with priority seating for $620
Non-Members: $75 | Table of 8 with priority seating for $700

 
Suggested Dress
Business Casual
 
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
This event offers exceptional brand exposure to a highly engaged audience of professional women and business leaders. Contact Chris Hardy at hardy@wilmingtonchamber.org to learn more.
 
Questions?
Sophie Craddock
Member Experiences Manager
craddock@wilmingtonchamber.org