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2026 KWEL Annual Forum

Mark you calendar for the 9th Annual Forum, January 21-22, 2026!

Women by nature are nurturers that often give to others at the cost of themselves. The 2065 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership Forum will focus on celebrating the things that make female administrators unique while honing in on the need for self-care, along with personal and professional development. Join us as we hear from keynote speakers, network with other female administrators, and celebrate all things women. This year's forum is open to all female administrators who are invited by KWEL Cohort members. Start 2026 with a great leadership experience.


 
Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, January 21
9:00 a.m.
Welcome Cohort 9 & Induction Rehearsal
9:30 a.m.
Mentor Meetup
10:00 a.m.
Transition to Orientation
10:00 a.m.
KWEL CEO Day
10:15 a.m.
Cohort 9 Orientation
10:45 a.m.
Early Bird Concurrent Education Sessions
12:00 p.m.
KWEL CEO Luncheon
12:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open & Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 p.m. Opening General Session & Cohort 9 Induction Ceremony
2:45 p.m.
Transition & Comfort Break
3:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Sessions & Exhibit Hall Open
3:00 p.m.
KWEL CEO Day Ends
3:45 p.m. Transition & Comfort Break
4:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Sessions & Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 p.m. Second General Session & Dinner 
8:00 p.m. Networking Reception with Exhibitors
9:00 p.m.
Evening Wraps-up

Thursday, January 22
7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet & Exhibit Hall Open
8:15 a.m.  Role Group Networking 
9:00 a.m.
Transition to General Session
9:15 a.m. Closing General Session Part 1
10:00 a.m. Comfort Break & Hotel Checkout 
10:20 a.m.  Closing General Session Part 2 
11:30 a.m.
9th Annual Forum Concludes