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When is the Conference?

The 28th Women's Leadership Conference is happening Thursday, April 3, 2025. Doors open at 7:30 am, with the event kicking off promptly at 8:30 am. Please allow ample time for parking.

How long is the Conference?

The WLC is a full day, packed with information, networking, and fun! The conference runs 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Where is the Conference?

MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103

Main Line: (413) 787-6610

The MassMutual Center is located in Springfield’s Downtown section, minutes from hotels, bus and train stations. Patrons should enter the MassMutual Center at the entrance on the corner of Dwight Street and Bruce Landon Way (Formally Falcon Way).

Travel Directions

Traveling North on I-91, take Exit 6 (Springfield Center), onto East Columbus Avenue. Continue up East Columbus Avenue (about ¼ mile) to Court Street. Take a right onto Court Street and proceed past Symphony Hall, City Hall and Sovereign Bank. The MassMutual Center is located at the corner of Court and Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling South on I-91, take Exit 7 (Springfield Center Columbus Avenue). Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp. Circle under the highway and go straight through one light. Take a right at the second light onto Main Street. The MassMutual Center is located at 1277 Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling West on Rt. 90, take Exit 6 off the Mass. Turnpike to Rt. 291. From Rt. 291 take Dwight Street Exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow Dwight Street to the MassMutual Center.

Traveling East on Rt. 90, take Exit 4 onto I-91 South.

Where can I park?

The MGM parking garage is the closest, about a block away, and is free.

Please note: Bruce Landon Way is partially shut down due to construction of the new garage, so there is no thru traffic. There is however limited ADA parking on Dwight St, State St, and Court St.

Where can I stay overnight?

Information coming soon!

What is included in conference admission?

Continental breakfast, lunch (vegan, gluten-free option available), Keynote Speakers and Break Out Sessions, and the Exhibitor Halls in the upper and lower foyer levels.

What should I wear/what may I bring?

Attendees are generally in business or business-casual attire. You will be networking and moving from the main exhibition hall (for keynote speakers and lunch) to Break Out Sessions on the upper and lower levels during the day so wear comfortable and appropriate shoes and clothing.

I never got an email confirmation; am I registered?

If your place of business has filters set up, your organization may block your confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for an email from Eventbrite. Most often this is where your confirmation email will end up. If you are still unable to locate your registration, please email us with the subject line, “Am I Registered?”.

When will I receive my badge?

At check-in (7:30 am – 8:15 am) the day of the conference, you will receive your badge. After 8:15 am please see the Information Desk for your badge. Please help us stay green; recycle your name badge. Drop them in the marked boxes as you exit.

Cancellation Policy

Your registration is a non-refundable admission, but you may transfer your ticket to a replacement attendee for your admission. Replacement names must be submitted via email to wlc@baypath.edu by March 21, 2025. Please indicate the original attendee and the correct contact information for their replacement.

After March 21, changes must be made at the Information Desk on the day of the conference. The new individual must pick up the badge of the person they are replacing from the registration table and bring it to the WLC Information desk to get a name and title change. Lunch, table assignment, and Break Out Sessions are not changeable.

Seating

Your table number will be listed on your badge. Those holding tickets reserved under a table of ten purchased by their employer will have their seats reserved at their purchased group table.

Requests for special seating cannot be accommodated.

Special Accommodations Requests

Please make any requests by March 15, 2025, if you did not include them in your registration under special accommodations. This includes assistive listening devices, handicapped seating, and food allergies. Please send an email with the subject line, “Special Accommodations Needed” with your contact information to wlc@baypath.edu.

Is there a nursing mother鈥檚 room?

Yes, it is on the lower level in Meeting Room 5. Please ask volunteers or MassMutual Center staff for the location on-site if you cannot locate signs.

What if I lost something?

During the day of the conference please check at the Information Desk for lost items. After the conference, please contact the MassMutual Center’s lost and found.

What if I am vegan/vegetarian or have a food allergy?

The kitchen staff prepares the VEGAN meals in a separate area of the kitchen, taking care to ensure there will be no cross-contamination for those concerned with allergies. All additional requests for special accommodations due to food allergies must be received by March 15, 2025. If you have not already notated this on your registration, please email with the subject line, “Special Accommodations Needed/Food Allergy” with details to wlc@baypath.edu.

Please note: special care is being paid attention this year to ensure the catering team is aware of allergies and where parties with special accommodations will be seated.

COVID-19 Updates

For the 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), we have lifted our mask mandate. If you feel more comfortable wearing a face covering in our mask-optional setting, you may use your own face mask, and face masks will also be available at the door. We ask all of our participants to respect the personal decisions of others.

However, if you feel ill, have tested positive, or believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please refrain from attending the WLC to ensure the health and well-being of others. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe conference experience for all.

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please reach out to the WLC team at wlc@baypath.edu.

Contact Info

Women's Leadership Conference

wlc@baypath.edu