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# Pitch Your Women-Owned Business at the Women|Future Conference

Posted by [Nina Moore](https://blog.stevieawards.com/blog/author/nina-moore) on Thu, Sep 02, 2021 @ 09:00 AM

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All women-owned businesses founded in November 2018 or later are invited to enter the 2021 Women|Future Conference [Business Pitch Competition](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/2021-business-pitch-competition) for a chance to win funding! 💸 For the second year in a row, the [Women|Future Conference](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/) is hosting this 'Shark Tank' style pitch competition for female business owners and entrepreneurs.

Ten selected finalists will be required to present a four-minute virtual pitch about their product/service, business model, and target market. Submissions will be reviewed by the Women|Future Conference team and final pitches will be evaluated by a panel of judges during the conference on Thursday, November 4. There will be three winners, each of which will receive a monetary prize.*

If you are a female founder navigating the startup phase of your business, looking for funding, or simply seeking exposure presenting in front of hundreds of women professionals around the world, consider [entering the Pitch Competition](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/2021-business-pitch-competition). The deadline to enter is September 24. 

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The Pitch Competition is funded entirely through the generosity of our sponsors. If your organization is interested in sponsoring, email [Ruslana@stevieawards.com](mailto:Ruslana@stevieawards.co) or visit our [Sponsorship and Advertising Page](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/sponsorship-advertisers) to request information. We love working with organizations that are aligned with our mission of supporting women in business!

*A monetary prize will be sent in the form of a check to the first, second, and third place winners. The amount of prize money will be determined by the Women|Future Conference Pitch Competition Sponsorship money raised.

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## Our 2nd annual Pitch Competition will be hosted by Quinn Conyers, a Speaking Strategist for Entrepreneurs, Emcee, and Pitch Competition Host. Quinn has over 16 years of virtual and in-person speaking, event hosting, and training experience. Quinn is the author of 2 books, and made it to the second round of Shark Tank auditions four times! She's been featured on the Entrepreneurs Elevator Pitch TV show as well Essence, Black Enterprise, Vision and Purpose, and Empowering Women to Speak Out Magazines.

## What to Expect at the 2021 Women|Future Conference

Hundreds of ambitious women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives from around the world will be tuning in to the fourth annual Women|Future Conference November 1-5, 2021. The Women|Future Conference is a professional and personal development, learning, networking, and mentorship conference hosted by [The Stevie® Awards.](https://stevieawards.com/)

The five-day [agenda](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/agenda) features over 40 sessions, interactive workshops, and a motivational keynote. Topics range from mental health to financial wellness, lead generation, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, and workplace diversity. The 110+ [Speakers](https://www.womenfutureconference.com/2021-speakers) at this year's conference are a diverse mix of women from global organizations such as Facebook, IBM, Infosys Limited, John Hancock, Pinterest, Quartz, Ralph Lauren, Salesforce, SAP North America, Talkspace, and others. Below is a partial list of conference panels, sessions, and workshops:

- Entrepreneurship – Success Stories Fireside Chat
- Financial Planning -The Smart Women's Guide to Financial Success
- How to Blend Strategy and Storytelling to Grow Your Company
- How to Deliver a Presentation that Stands Out: On and Off the Screen
- Marketing Tactics to Future Proof Your Business & Your Career
- Networking Tips & Tricks: Learn How to Become Memorable and Build Authentic Relationships
- Personal Development Training: Abundance 360 - Creating Your Best Life Ever
- Real Life First Impressions: Rethinking How To Do Business
- The Future of Work - Preparing for the Changing Business Landscape
- The Truth Bombs on Work-Life Balance to Avoid Burnout for Busy Women
- Why Diverse Teams Drive Better Outcomes

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[Registration for the Women|Future Conference](https://stevieawards.regfox.com/2020-womenfuture-conference) is open. Attendees save 10% when groups of three or more individuals register together. Students may attend the Women|Future Conference for a discounted rate of $49 (with proof of a valid current student ID).

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