2027

Her Impact

Women in Healthcare Summit

Her Story. Her Voice. Her Impact.

Call for Presentations

Have a perspective worth sharing? Bring your experience, expertise and ideas to a statewide gathering of women across healthcare.

Tuesday, October 19, 2027

Saluda Shoals Park River Center
Columbia, South Carolina

Submit Your Presentation Proposal

Submission Deadline: July 1, 2027

Share Your Voice. Make an Impact.

The South Carolina EMS Association is accepting presentation proposals for the 2027 Her Impact: Women in Healthcare Summit, taking place October 19, 2027, at Saluda Shoals Park River Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

Her Impact is a healthcare leadership and professional development initiative designed to honor, educate and connect women across healthcare through meaningful conversations, shared experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are looking for presentations that move beyond inspiration and provide practical insights, relevant experiences and ideas attendees can apply in their careers, organizations and communities.

Important Dates & Information

Summit Date

Tuesday
October 19, 2027

Location

Saluda Shoals Park River Center
5605 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29212

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Submission Deadline

July 1, 2027

Proposals must be submitted by the deadline.

Presentation Topic Ideas

We encourage proposals that explore leadership, confidence, communication, mentorship, well-being and professional growth. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas.

The Power of Emotion

Emotional intelligence, resilience, empathy, self-awareness, managing difficult conversations and understanding how emotions influence leadership, teamwork and patient care.

Women Who Lead

Leadership growth, executive presence, decision-making, career advancement, leading through change and lessons learned from women serving in leadership roles.

Balancing Leadership & Life

Burnout prevention, boundaries, stress management, personal wellness, work-life integration and sustaining a meaningful career in healthcare.

Collaboration Over Competition

Building strong teams, creating supportive workplace cultures, peer support, mentorship, networking and strengthening relationships across healthcare disciplines.

Communicating with Confidence

Public speaking, advocacy, professional communication, conflict resolution, difficult conversations, storytelling and using your voice effectively in the workplace.

Mentoring the Next Generation

Coaching emerging professionals, developing future leaders, creating mentorship pathways, supporting students and helping women grow within healthcare careers.

These topics are intended to provide guidance, not limit creativity. We welcome additional ideas that align with the summit's mission and offer meaningful value to women working across healthcare.

Required Submission Materials

Please have the following information and materials ready when completing your presentation proposal.

1. Presentation title

2. Presentation description

3. Presentation objectives

4. Preferred session length: 30, 45 or 60 minutes

5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

6. Short biography (100-word maximum)

7. Publicity photo (JPG, 300 dpi)

8. Speaker name, title and organization

9. Contact information

Please ensure your proposal clearly explains what attendees will learn and how the session will contribute to their personal or professional development.

Ready to Share Your Story?

Help shape the conversations that will inspire, educate and connect women across healthcare at the 2027 Her Impact Summit.

Proposal Submission Deadline