The conference will feature speakers with diverse and fascinating backgrounds and a panel showcasing women and the contributions they have made and continue to make in the world. These women have been involved in innovative research, dynamic leadership, and unique humanitarian service, and have been an influence for good in a variety of disciplines, while fostering faith and strengthening families.

8:30 a.m.           Networking, registration, prayer

8:35 a.m.           Welcome—Kevin Worthen, president, Brigham Young University

8:45 a.m.           “Women, Peace, and Security,” Keynote—Valerie Hudson, professor and George H.W. Bush Chair, Texas A&M University

9:45 a.m.           BREAK

10:00 a.m.         “Turning Hope into Action,” Neylan McBaine, co-founder and CEO, Better Days 2020

10:55 a.m.         “Multidimensional Women, Multidimensional Lives,” Christine M. Durham, former justice, Utah Supreme Court

noon                LUNCHEON Presentation of Distinguished Service Award

1:30 p.m.           “Legal Professionals Making a Difference”

Moderator: Elizabeth Clark, associate director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies, BYU
Ruth Lybbert Renlund, former partner and president, Dewsnup, King & Olsen Attorneys at Law
Denise Posse Lindberg, senior district judge, Third District Court, State of Utah
Elizabeth Smith, attorney, former associate area legal counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2:45 p.m.           BREAK

3:10 p.m.           “LDS Women on the International Stage”

Moderator: Robert Griffiths, president, LDS International Society
Elizabeth Crook, president, China Rural Education Foundation
Peggy Cowherd, managing director, Global Materials, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jeannie Griffiths, International Volunteers
Kelli Houghton, development manager, Operation Underground Railroad

4:30 p.m.           Prayer

This conference is open to the public. Reservations are required for the luncheon, at $24 per person. Please RSVP by Monday, 26 March at 5:00 p.m. to the Kennedy Center, (801) 422-3377. A PDF of the conference proceedings will be available on the International Society’s web site at ldsinternationalsociety.org later in the year for members of the society. If you are not already a member, join now.