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2025 International Conference

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Welcome! WiNUP invites you to enjoy the inspirational and uplifting experience of the annual international conference, Bridging Women Together, from September 29 through October 1, 2025 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The WiNUP West Virginia Chapter is the event host and has planned an exciting lineup of speakers, panelists and breakout sessions/workshops.

Words cannot describe the inspiration gained when receiving professional development and networking with like-minded women of the utility industry and allied partners. Whether your career has just started, you are climbing the corporate ladder, or you want to stay connected as a retiree, Bridging Women Together has your needs covered and offers Continuing Education Units as well.

That’s not all! The Black-and-Gold themed awards banquet that recognizes WiNUP chapters’ and members’ accomplishments and the ever popular silent auction that benefits local young ladies are sure to please all attendees. WiNUP membership is not required, though we hope you take advantage of our new member rate for those who join WiNUP as part of their conference registration. Make plans to attend WiNUP’s Bridging Women Together conference today!

Location:

Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square
300 W Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-2000

Special room rate of $185 plus taxes is available from Friday, September 26, 2025 thru Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The group rate will also be provided one pre and post days as long as the hotel has availability.

Last day to book a room is Thursday, August 29, 2025.

To reserve your hotel room, click on the button below:
Reserve Your Hotel Room

If you are currently not a member of WiNUP or have never been a member but are interested in joining the organization, there is a special conference rate to register for the conference and get a discounted 2025 member rate. This special rate applies for 2025 WiNUP Membership only. Select the "WiNUP New Member (Conference and Membership)" category when registering! This discount does not apply to expired members of WiNUP.

To download the Conference Program, click on 2025 WINUP Conference Program

To download the Sponsorship Packet, click on 2025 WiNUP Sponsorship Packet

NOTE: IF YOU ARE A MEMBER PAYING BY CHECK, DEDUCT $15 FROM THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE.

If paying by check, make your check payable to WiNUP and mail to:

Janet Hewitt
99 Emerson Road
Moundsville, WV 26041-6016

CANCELLATION POLICY:
WiNUP Conference registrants who cancel on or before July 30, 2025, are entitled to a full refund. Registrants who cancel between August 1 & August 29, 2025 will be refunded 50% of the registration fee.

There will be no refund after August 29, 2025. Any registration can be transferred to another person. All cancellations and transfers must be made in writing and emailed to: Janet Hewitt at hewitt3060@gmail.com.

DRESS CODE:
Normal business or business casual attire are acceptable for the conference sessions.
Banquet Attire: Black and Gold cocktail/business attire. Please no jeans.

Special thank you to our Conference Sponsors:

Black and Gold:

Date

Monday, September 29, 2025, to Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Location

Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square
300 W Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
USA
412-261-2000

Event Contact(s)

Janet Hewitt
304-639-3104 (c)

Judith Hurd

Registration Info

Registration is required before Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Payment In Full In Advance Only

Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Cancellation Policy:

CANCELLATION POLICY:
WiNUP Conference registrants who cancel on or before July 30, 2025, are entitled to a full refund. Registrants who cancel between August 1 & August 29, 2025 will be refunded 50% of the registration fee.

There will be no refund after August 29, 2025. Any registration can be transferred to another person. All cancellations and transfers must be made in writing and emailed to: Janet Hewitt at hewitt3060@gmail.com.

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Non-member *

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Sponsor

Banquet Only

* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.

Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)

2025 Conference Registration

Tour--Gateway Clipper and Carnegie Science Center (Please select if you want to join the tour)

Breakout Session 1A--Bridging Relationships with Non-Profit Board

Breakout Session 1B--Connecting with Your Audience: Public Speaking

Breakout Session 1C--Building Bridges with Regulatory Bodies

Breakout Session 1D--Building your own Work Life Balance - Caring for the Young and Old

Breakout Session 2A--Connecting you to the Right Leadership Role in WiNUP

Breakout Session 2B--Bridging the Generational Gaps in the Workplace

Breakout Session 2C--Connecting with STEM Program and Presentation

Breakout Session 2D--Financial Management-Bridging Your Future

Breakout Session 3A--Connecting with Utility Leaders

Breakout Session 3B--Bridging the Successes and Challenges of Mentoring

Breakout Session 3C--Gas Properties--Blue Box Demonstration by Columbia Gas/Emergency Vehicle Tour

Breakout Session 3D--Staying Connected--Nearing Retirement and Beyond