Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

Have experience presenting? Submit a proposal through the Call for Content. Learn more below or go directly to the submission form.

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Are you passionate about this industry? Do you have insights, ideas or expertise you would like to share with your fellow Women in Auto Care community members? The 2026 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is looking to provide a platform for community members to share their knowledge, thought-provoking ideas and best practices. The types of content being considered for this call for content include:

Professional Development Presentation: 30, 45, or 60 minute presentation on a professional development topic relevant to Women in Auto Care community professionals. Examples may include but are NOT limited to: positioning yourself for the next step in your career, the new rules of professional communications, industry trends, leading across generations, or the impact of emerging technology, such as new automotive technology or the way AI is being used in the automotive aftermarket. Make your case for your topic and why it matters!

Facilitated Discussion: Small group, roundtable-style format where you as a moderator lead a group discussion around a thought-provoking topic, facilitate a discussion on sharing best practices, etc.

Other: Another way you’d like to share your content not included here? We want to hear your ideas. IMPORTANT NOTE: WE ASK THAT YOUR PLEASE NOT SUBMIT Panel Discussions here. Interested in being part of a panel, contact womeninautocare@autocare.org for more information.

Criteria for Eligibility: To be considered for this call for content, you must be a member of the Women in Auto Care community. Additionally, if selected you must be available to present your session or talk in person in Forth Worth, TX on Wednesday, February 18th or Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Please Note: Sales pitches for products or services will not be considered.

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Have more questions? Not sure if you should submit. Don’t feel intimidated! The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is a great place to share your ideas, connect and network with your peers and inspire and get inspired! And should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to womeninatuocare@womeninautocare.org

New to presenting? Submit an application for the Speaker Mentoring Program. Learn more below or go directly to the form.

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Women in Auto Care is continuing its successful speaker mentorship program for the 2025 conference with even more resources than ever before! The aim is to support Women in Auto Care community professionals translate their skills, knowledge, and expertise into an engaging presentation to share with the community at the annual Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference.

The selected Women in Auto Care professional will present an up to 25-minute session on a topic of their choice at the conference in Fort Worth, TX from February 18th - 19, 2026. 

Through the speaker mentorship program, the selected applicant will receive mentorship support in developing and creating an up to 25-minute presentation for the conference. This will include:

A Micro-Mentor: A speaking “micro-mentor” to help support the recipient along their journey

Presentation Development Sessions: 3-4 presentation development session to help the recipient conceptualize, build and prepare to deliver their presentation (i.e. building a presentation outline, creating a slide deck, tips on presenting to an audience, etc)

Additional Resources: Additional resources to support the recipient in building their presentation skills.

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Have more questions? Not sure if you should apply. Don’t feel intimidated! The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is a great place to share your ideas, connect and network with your peers and inspire and get inspired! Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out with questions.