The 2025 R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI.
R.I.S.E. welcomes professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and community members from all industries who are passionate about women’s leadership, equity, and empowerment. We also host a Young Women’s Circle for high school and college students.
Your ticket includes access to keynote sessions, breakout panels, the marketplace, networking lounges, and select conference resources. Breakfast, Lunch, and beverages are provided.
Registration is available online at www.risewlc.com.
Yes. Tickets may be transferred to another attendee. Please contact info@risewlc.com for assistance.
Yes. Discounted group rates are available for organizations purchasing 10 or more tickets. Please visit our Group & Membership page at https://www.risewlc.com/membership/ for details.
Yes. The Convention Center is fully ADA accessible, with wheelchair ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms.
If you require specific accommodations, please email info@risewlc.com at least two weeks before the conference.
Yes. The Rhode Island Convention Center provides private spaces for nursing mothers. Please visit the Information Desk onsite for assistance locating the Mothers’ Room.
The Convention Center offers on-site garage parking at the North Garage (99 West Exchange Street) and the South Garage (114 West Exchange Street). Standard daily rates apply.
Yes. The Convention Center is within walking distance of Providence Station (Amtrak & MBTA) and is accessible via RIPTA bus routes.
The nearest airport is T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), approximately 10 miles from downtown Providence.
Here are some excellent options within a 5-minute walk of the Rhode Island Convention Center:
– Omni Providence Hotel (Connected via skybridge) – $250–$350/night
– Residence Inn Providence Downtown – $220–$300/night
– Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown – $200–$280/night
– Hotel Providence – $210–$280/night
– Graduate Providence – $190–$260/night
– Hilton Providence – $180–$250/night
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the Rhode Island Convention Center.
We recommend business casual attire, though many attendees choose to wear business professional attire. Comfortable shoes are encouraged as the conference involves moving between sessions. Of course we LOVE when our attendees wear the R.I.S.E. red power suite or dress!!!
Yes, breakfast,lunch, and beverages are included with your registration. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available and need to be requested.
The conference is designed for adults and young women participating in the Young Women’s Circle program. We ask that attendees make childcare arrangements in advance. Reach out to us at info@risewlc.com for specific questions.
Information for exhibitors is available on our Sponsorship Opportunities page at www.risewlc.com/sponsorship/
Please email info@risewlc.com and or risewlcsponsorship@gmail.com to learn more about partnership opportunities.
Please contact info@risewlc.com.
The closest airport is T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), located about 10 miles (15 minutes by car) from downtown Providence and the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Yes. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and rental cars are readily available at T.F. Green International Airport.
Yes. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 50 miles north (approximately 1 hour by car). You can also take an Amtrak train from Boston’s South Station to Providence Station
Yes. Providence Station is just 0.5 miles (10-minute walk) from the Rhode Island Convention Center and is served by Amtrak and MBTA commuter rail.
Uber and Lyft pickup/drop-off is available at the main entrance on Sabin Street.
The venue is served by RIPTA bus routes, with a major hub at Kennedy Plaza, just 2 blocks away.