Women's Networking

Join women from across the employee ownership community in Exhibit Hall A/B for an hour designed to connect, inspire, and energize the women of our community. This special networking event combines meaningful conversation with a unique book swap experience.
The afternoon will begin with an optional book swap, where you'll exchange a book that has inspired your career or perspective for one recommended by fellow NCEO members. Then, settle in for engaging roundtable discussions exploring leadership, workplace challenges, and what success means to each of us. Whether you're seeking mentorship, looking to expand your network, or simply wanting to connect with other women navigating similar professional journeys, this event offers a welcoming space to share experiences, gain fresh insights, and build lasting relationships. Come ready to learn from one another and leave with both a new book and new connections.

Book Swap Instructions:

Before the Event (optional)
- Choose a book that has inspired you in your career, shaped how you approach challenges, or influenced your professional journey in a meaningful way. It can be fiction, non-fiction or any genre that speaks to you!
- Purchase the book from your preferred bookseller or grab it off your bookshelf and make sure to pack it in your suitcase for Milwaukee!

Upon Arrival
- Bring your book to the designated book swap table
- Browse our selection, which includes the books you and other attendees have brought as well as a curated lineup of titles recommended by NCEO members over the years.
- Select one book that speaks to you, grab it from the book swap table, and take it with you to your seat.

Throughout the Event
- If you don’t have a chance to complete your swap before the roundtable discussions begin, don't worry—you'll have additional time at the end of the evening to peruse the book swap table!
- Spotted a book you love in someone's hands? Feel free to swap directly with fellow attendees! If you both prefer each other's selections, you can make the exchange right then and there—it's a great conversation starter.
- Can't find the right book during your first visit to the book swap table? No problem! Return to the table after our roundtable discussions conclude to complete your swap and discover what others have added.