This year’s She Leads Symposium @ WashU will highlight WashU’s global and local impact on health. Join this half-day event with eminent WashU faculty, administrators, and alumni, joined by a variety of distinguished experts in their fields. 

2025 Program

Friday, October 24, 2025
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall, WashU (Danforth Campus)

8 a.m.—Networking Breakfast

9 a.m.—Symposium

  • Karl King Hoagland, Jr. Keynote by Juliet Iwelunmor, PhD
  • Fireside chat with Eva Aagaard, MD
  • Student refection by Joseph Krambs, PhD
  • Ida B. Early Composing a Life panel
  • 3MT® presentations and competition
  • And more!

1 p.m.—Networking lunch

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Learn more about our speakers

This event is free and open to all members of our community! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodations (such as assistive listening device, captioning, large print, reserved front seating, advanced copy of slides to be projected, etc.) in order to fully participate in our program, please email Sheleads@wustl.edu at least 10 business days in advance of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to attend the Symposium?

There is no cost to attend the Symposium. However, we do ask that if you register to attend and your plans change, please notify us so that we can plan accordingly.

How do I register to attend the Symposium?

Those who wish to attend the breakfast and/or lunch much register in advance. Onsite registration for the panel events and keynote is available as space permits. However, we do ask that if you register to attend and your plans change, please notify us so that we can plan accordingly.

Can I register to attend onsite?

Those who wish to attend the breakfast and/or lunch much register in advance. Onsite registration for the panel events and keynote is available as space permits.

Can a guest join me at the Symposium?

Guests are welcome to attend. Separate registration for each individual attending is required.

How do I modify or cancel my registration?

This is easy! Please email sheleads@wustl.edu if you need to amend your registration.

Where does the event take place and where is parking available?

The Symposium takes place at Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall at WashU. Visitors to campus may park in the East End Garage, between Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth (west of Skinker). Parking validations will be available non-WashU community members.

What attire is appropriate?

Business casual attire is suggested.

Is the Symposium held in an accessible venue?

The symposium venue is easily accessible by everyone. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodations (such as assistive listening device, captioning, large print, reserved front seating, advanced copy of slides to be projected, etc.) in order to fully participate in our program, please email sheleads@wustl.edu at least 10 business days in advance of the event.