Women's leadership conference is back — and bringing stars to Tampa

After a pandemic-forced break in 2021, the Women’s Conference of Florida is back with starry lineup for 2022.

Tampa marketing entrepreneur and political consultant Arlene DiBenigno founded the conference in 2015, with a think-big strategy for both speakers and topics. The genesis of the conference dates back to late 1990s. That’s when DiBenigno, then director of appointments for boards and commissions for Gov. Jeb Bush, witnessed first-hand a deep-rooted challenge women leaders face in advancing their careers.