Be empowered. Be inspired. Rise & Lead!
Join us for the Women's Executive Leadership Community's Rise & Lead Workshop November 5-6, 2026. This workshop will ignite meaningful conversations and cultivate diverse perspectives. Unlike traditional conferences, our event encourages dynamic discussions that foster connections and promote personal and professional growth.
At the Rise & Lead Workshop, you will explore relevant topics, engage in interactive networking sessions, and gain practical strategies to become a more resilient leader in today's ever-changing world. Elevate your leadership journey with us—join us at the Rise & Lead Workshop!
This workshop is an event hosted by America’s Blood Centers’ (ABC) Women’s Executive Leadership Community (WELC).
WELC empowers leaders throughout the blood community through networking and professional development. By leveraging a diverse set of opinions and experiences, WELC drives action towards a supportive and inclusive blood community, benefiting individuals, employers, and ultimately the patients that rely on a safe and available blood supply.
Membership is free to all ABC members and industry partners.
About the Event
The Rise & Lead event is a Women's Executive Leadership Community workshop. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your professional network, develop critical leadership skills, and be inspired to lead with confidence.
This workshop is ideal for women in leadership positions, emerging leaders, professionals seeking personal and professional growth, and individuals who want to cultivate diverse perspectives.
Registration opening Summer 2026.
Hotel Information
Located on the San Antonio Riverwalk and less than a 5-minute walk from the city center, the Westin Riverwalk Hotel is perfectly placed on the famous San Antonio Riverwalk and offers an urban retreat with extraordinary experiences right in the heart of downtown.
The hotel block will open in Summer 2026.
Sponsored by our 2026 Corporate Partner Council
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Cancellation Policy
If circumstances change and you can no longer attend this Workshop, you may cancel your registration by providing written notice to memberservices@americasblood.org. Our cancellation policy is outlined below.
Registrations will be refunded if you notify ABC of your cancellation in writing on or before midnight EDT, October 23, 2025.
There will be no refunds given for any cancellations received after the cutoff date. This can include but is not limited to, failure to attend the conference because of illness, alteration or rescheduling of the Workshop by ABC, or due to events beyond the parties’ reasonable control, such as travel problems, natural disasters or weather emergency, civil unrest, epidemic, public health emergency (declared or undeclared), or an act of terrorism. For cancellations received after the cutoff date with a balance due, the registration amount remains due in full.
Conference refunds approved by ABC will be issued within five to seven business days. All refunds will be issued back to the original payment form.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CANCELLING YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL YOUR HOTEL AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CANCELLING THEIR OWN HOTEL AND TRAVEL RESERVATIONS.
All employees of ABC members are welcome to join WELC: