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Register NowInformative, energizing and empowering, the Simmons Leadership Conference is the nation's leading one-day professional development event for women.
View the ProgramFrom candid keynotes to lively panel discussions, our speakers will inspire you to pursue your own path to principled leadership.
Learn About SpeakersLong recognized as the pre-eminent authority on women's leadership, the Simmons Leadership Conference is coming to Dublin, Ireland in November 2019.
View the ProgramThis year's program features exceptional speakers, including Jane Goodall, Jameela Jamil, and Yang Lan.
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View AllConsistently top-rated by sponsors, speakers and attendees alike, the Simmons Leadership Conference is without a doubt the most respected one-day event for business and professional women in the nation.
Get InvolvedThe Simmons Leadership Conferences further the mission of our founder, John Simmons — to enable women to acquire independent livelihoods. Funds raised benefit graduate scholarships at Simmons University, helping to ensure the viability of women's education for generations to come.
Learn MoreThe Simmons Leadership Conference is part of The Institute for Inclusive Leadership at Simmons University. With this Institute, Simmons has made an investment in ensuring that equity in leadership is a reality in our lifetime.
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Sharon O’Brien is Global Business Ability Leader, GRM Transformation Office, at Liberty Mutual Insurance. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the business delivery of a $50 million transformation of Western European markets in conjunction with Global IT partners. O’Brien has more than 25 years of experience in insurance, information technology, operations, and strategic change at the senior management and director levels. She joined Liberty Insurance Ireland in 2015, quickly advancing from Chief Operations Officer to Chief Executive Officer. In her most recent role as Country President and Board member, O’Brien oversaw the operations and performance of Liberty Ireland, a provider of motor, home, and commercial insurance to both consumers and businesses.