Get Smart Professional Development Conference
I AM WOMAN
October 17, 2025
KMFA Classical Radio Studio
41 Navasota Street
Austin, Texas
Get Ready!
Get Smart is a half-day professional development program featuring expert speakers on a range of Communications topics.
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I AM WOMAN is about navigating the art of personal and career growth, embracing leadership without losing your voice, and confronting the realities of mental health with honesty and strength. It’s time to redefine success not just at work, but at home and within ourselves. Join us for a half-day experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect women in our industry as we rise together.
What’s in Store
Early Bird Registration (through Sept. 22):
$75 Members; $90 Non-Members
Regular Registration (through October 13):
$90 Members; $105 Non-Members
Student Registration: $30
Questions? Contact VP of Special Events: Get Smart Vero Sandoval. Investing in Get Smart as a sponsor is a great way to connect with a network of intelligent and forward-thinking professionals. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact VP of Sponsorships Kathleen Hackney.
AFTER PARTY
Let’s continue the conversation after the conference!
Where: Location to be announced
When: After Get Smart (1:00 pm)
(Note: There is no cost to attend this after party event, but drinks & refreshments are self-pay.)
Get ready for goodies!
We will have some swag and door prizes in store for our guests.
Stay tuned for fun items from our sponsors and the WCA crew.
SPONSORSHIP
Putting on Get Smart requires the support of sponsors. Sponsorship is a great way to support your local business community, reach a large audience, and build goodwill. Women Communicators of Austin has approximately 250 members and over 1,800 newsletter subscribers, and almost 2,100 followers on Facebook and 3,800 on Instagram. We expect 75-100 attendees for the event. Read about sponsorship levels here.
Our communicators have reach, authority, buying power, and influence!
We are offering companies the opportunity to be a Get Smart Conference event sponsor for a wide range of benefits:
- A hyperlinked mention on the event website
- A social media shoutout prior to the event
- An intro and thank you at the event
- A logo on shared screen with the next program topic/speaker at beginning and during transitions between sessions
- A mention in the invitation, reminder, and wrap-up email
If you’re interested in becoming a Get Smart sponsor this year, please contact our VP of Sponsorship Kathleen Hackney.