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NFBPWC PRESIDENT'S WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to IGNITE 2026!

I am so looking forward to welcoming you to Raleigh, North Carolina for the NFBPWC 2026 Biennial and General Assembly. IGNITE 2026 will be a gathering of ideas, leadership, and connection. It will be a space to learn, share and move forward together.

Raleigh is a wonderful backdrop for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives and build the relationships that strengthen our organization and our work. Whether you are attending for the first time or you've celebrated many biennials with us, get ready for an energizing, thoughtful and memorable experience in July!

I can't wait to see you and share what promises to be a truly fabulous event.

Warmest Regards
Barbara J. Bozeman
President, National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
2024-2026


NFBPWC NC PRESIDENT Dr. Jo Naylor



ABOUT IGNITE 2026:

Preliminary Agenda

Thursday, July 16th

  • 2pm - 4pm: ERA Summit
  • 6pm - 8pm: Welcome Reception
  • Evening: Free for you to explore downtown Raleigh on a warm summer evening.

Friday, July 17th

  • 8am - 11am: Workshops
  • 11:30 am: Lunch
  • 1pm - 4pm: Board of Directors Meeting
  • 6pm - 11pm: Dinner and Spirit of '76 Celebration

Saturday, July 18th

  • 8am - 11am: Workshop
  • 11:30am Lunch and Keynote Speaker
  • 1pm - 5pm: General Assembly and Elections
  • 6pm - 11pm: Gala Dinner and Installation Ceremony

Sunday, July 19th

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Post Conference Executive Committee and Board Meeting

IGNITE 2026:

Women Elevating Business and Professional Leadership

is NFBPWC’s Biennial General Assembly, convening members and partners from across the country for focused learning, leadership development and connection. Held in Raleigh, North Carolina, the General Assembly combines professional programming, strategic dialogue and organizational governance in a setting designed to foster collaboration and forwardlooking leadership.

IGNITE 2026 reflects NFBPWC’s ongoing commitment to develop leaders who are informed, engaged and prepared to lead in a changing business and civic landscape.


NFBPWC is a national membership organization composed of women and men engaged in business, professional, and leadership roles across the United States. For more than a century, NFBPWC has worked at local, national, and international levels to strengthen women’s leadership influence and economic participation. Through professional development, advocacy and connection, NFBPWC supports its members as they learn and lead in business, community, and public life.



Equal Participation of Women and Men in Power and Decision-Making Roles.

NFBPWC is a national organization with membership across the United States acting locally, nationally and globally. NFBPWC is not affiliated with BPW/USA Foundation.

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