WISE was founded in 2012 by Kiki Koymarianos and Carol Gooch who had a vision to inspire and support women entrepreneurs through educational and motivational seminars for professional and personal development.
Each year, The WISE Conference gathers women from the greater Houston area for a day of empowerment, connection, and recognition. Our event includes a time of networking, a market featuring local small businesses, educational segments by community leaders, and Breakout Speakers that best exemplify the theme of the event.
WISE recognizes women in our community with scholarships to help them in their professional journey. We also award a community grant to a nonprofit that serves Montgomery County, TX. Our goal this year is to have 350 women convene in The Woodlands, TX to cheer each other on.
Many things over the last few years have affected change in the lives of many women who are moms, wives, daughters, businesswomen. It’s time to be bold and have courage to be our own agent of change!
Based on our mission and theme, we encourage you to submit your PR kit for consideration. The deadline for submitting your Breakout Speaker applications is March 31, 2026.
Your PR Kit should include information to help us better understand your message and speaking style.
- Bio and headshot
- Video samples of previous speaking engagements (links to online videos or mp4 file uploads)
- Links to your platforms
- Other relevant content you wish to share
Use our Speaker Application Form (below) to submit your PR items.
We look forward to getting to know you! Questions may be directed to info@thewiseconference.com.
Mission Statement: WISE is committed to the empowerment of women through personal and professional development. WISE is also focused on giving back to local charity organizations in our community. Together we can make a difference.
Thanks to the support of local entrepreneurs, educators, and corporate channels we have been able to provide the necessary resources to Inspire, Support and Empower.