RANDOLPH, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced registration is now open for this year’s annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference (WEOC), held Saturday, September 27, 2025. Vermonters interested in attending this free event can learn more and sign up by visiting welch.senate.gov/weoc. 

“The annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference helps create new connections, expand opportunities, and open new doors. This free event was championed for over two decades by my predecessor Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle—now, Margaret and I are honored to continue this tradition. I hope Vermonters from across the state attend this year’s conference and learn from experts and fellow participants,” said Senator Welch. 

This event is held in partnership with the Vermont Women’s Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation. The 2025 WEOC will be held at Vermont State University in Randolph. The full schedule of events and keynote speaker will be announced soon. 

Logistical details follow:  

Event: The 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference (WEOC), hosted by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Margaret Cheney  

Who: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.); additional guests and speakers to be announced  

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025   
Location: Vermont State University-Randolph, 124 Admin Dr, Randolph Center, VT 05061   
Questions and Accommodations: Please email weoc@welch.senate.gov or call 802-863-2525 with any questions. Please request accommodations by September 19, 2025. 
Media RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to Elisabeth_St.Onge@welch.senate.gov.  
 

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