Final Days to Save: Early Bird Tickets for Latina Leadership Conference End Aug. 1

MISSION, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public that early bird registration for the 2025 Latina Leadership Conference ends Friday, Aug. 1. Individual tickets are $99 through the deadline, after which prices increase to $125.

The conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road in Mission.

This year’s theme, Sí Se Puede, promises a day of empowerment, inspiration and action for Latina professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders and students.

Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, will serve as the keynote speaker. Since 2005, Murguía has led UnidosUS in amplifying Latino voices on issues including education, health care, immigration, civil rights and economic equity. She brings decades of experience at the highest levels of public service, including roles in the Clinton administration and on the Gore-Lieberman presidential campaign.

The conference will include workshops, panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on mentorship, leadership development and the unique challenges faced by Latinas in leadership. There will also be a marketplace featuring local women- and minority-owned businesses. All attendees will receive a curated goody bag.

Reserved tables for eight guests are available for $1,000.

The 2025 Latina Leadership Conference is made possible with the support of sponsors Walmart and Bert Ogden Auto Group.

“We encourage everyone to take advantage of this final week of early bird pricing,” said Cynthia M. Sakulenzki, president and CEO of the RGV Hispanic Chamber. “This event is more than a conference — it’s a movement that inspires and elevates Latinas across all sectors. It’s a place to find your voice, expand your network and step into your power.”

For tickets, the full agenda or sponsorship opportunities, visit business.rgvhcc.org/events/details/latina-leadership-conference-2025-888 or call 956-928-0060.

Don’t wait — secure your spot before prices increase. Together, Sí Se Puede.