Staff Report / February 12, 2026
Women from across the region will gather in Corning on Friday, March 6, 2026, for the Own It! Annual Women’s Conference, a full-day event designed to inspire connection, confidence, and collective growth.
The conference — hosted by the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce — will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Radisson Hotel Corning, located at 125 Denison Parkway East.
Guided by this year’s theme, “Together We Rise. Unapologetically, with Power and Confidence,” the event aims to empower women at all stages of their personal and professional journeys through dynamic speakers, meaningful conversations, and intentional networking opportunities.
Organizers say the conference is built on community and collaboration rather than competition, welcoming entrepreneurs, business professionals, nonprofit leaders, and emerging voices alike. Attendees can expect to leave the event with renewed confidence, fresh insight, and expanded professional networks.
Tickets are available now with an early bird price of $90, rising to $100 after the discount period.
In addition to inspiring keynote sessions and panel discussions, the event offers structured time for networking and relationship building among local and regional women leaders. Registration opened in early January and will remain available through early March.
The Own It! Annual Women’s Conference reflects a continued push in the Southern Tier to create spaces where women’s voices and leadership are celebrated and strengthened, aligning with broader regional efforts to support professional development and community empowerment.
