About Us

 

We welcome you to 2026 BYU Women's Conference!

🌟BYU Women's Conference is for YOU!
As the largest three-day gathering of Latter-day Saint women anywhere in the world, BYU Women's Conference is dedicated to empowering women of faith and offers a rich variety of topics from over 180+ presenters. With sessions ranging from strengthening womanhood and sisterhood, in-depth learning of gospel principles, or gaining insights into communication, relationships, practical issues, parenting, family and marriage, there's something for women of every age. While thoughtfully designed for sisters in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we warmly welcome women of all faiths to join us and be part of this inspiring event.
 
Designed with women of every age in mind, this conference spans three incredible days filled with engaging topics, inspiring speakers, meaningful connections, and uplifting music—all prayerfully selected to enrich your life. It's a perfect opportunity to gather with women of faith, develop friendships, and learn from uplifting messages that will inspire and empower you.

More than just an event, the BYU Women's Conference is a time for personal growth and sisterhood. Dedicate some well-deserved time to recharge, strengthen your faith, and create unforgettable memories with the women you love. We invite you to join us this spring, gather with like-minded women, and let this experience bless your life. Your presence will make it truly special! 

The conference will be held in person, on the BYU campus in Provo, beginning on Wednesday evening, April 29 and will continue through Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2026.

Registration is now open for the 2026 conference!

Schedule

three women pose for camera

Wednesday, April 29*

6:00–7:15 p.m.—Sessions (Marriott Center)

20 minute break

7:35–9:00 p.m.—Sessions (Marriott Center)

Thursday, April 30

9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.—Keynote

10:45–11:45 a.m. | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | 1:45–2:45 p.m.
Three Concurrent Sessions Hours

3:15–4:15 p.m.—Keynote

5:00–5:45 p.m.—Evening Concurrent Sessions**

6:15–7:15 p.m.—Evening Concurrent Sessions**

8:00–9:30 p.m.—Deseret Book Concert<>

Friday, May 1

9:00–10:15 a.m.—Keynote

10:45–11:45 a.m. | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | 1:45–2:45 p.m.
Three Concurrent Sessions Hours

3:30–4:25 p.m.—Special 50th Anniversary Session

4:45–5:45 p.m.—Closing Keynote

This year will feature more than 80 session options with over 160 presenters along with:

*A Wednesday evening "mini-BYU Women's Conference," complete with sessions, music, food vendors and fun, held solely in the Marriott Center.  It is for those who cannot attend the conference during the day, those who are on campus early, or those who just want more BYU Women's Conference! Come a little early for a sweet little treat from the committee to you!

**Our Thursday Evening Pass! It includes the Thursday closing keynote session, evening concurrent sessions, and the Deseret Book Concert. If you register for Thursday (single day or in a combination) it includes all day and evening.

<>Any conference name badge will allow you to attend the Thursday evening concert.

We're also thrilled to announce the continuation of our Immersive Learning and Sister to Sister sessions, along with Service Learning Rooms. Stay tuned for more details and more exciting news coming your way over the next few months on our social media channels!

Attendees: 16 and Older

BYU Women’s Conference extends a warm invitation to women ages 16 and older to participate in the conference. Notably, the Wednesday evening (only) sessions are also open to Young Women groups (ages 11–18) and their leaders. While the conference content is tailored for women who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, women of all faiths are welcome to participate!

Registration for Young Women groups will open soon.

Volunteer

Presenter

Applications to speak at the 2026 conference will be accepted through September 1, 2025.

We welcome applications from individuals who will offer excellent, uplifting, testimony-building perspectives and insights on a variety of topics including womanhood and sisterhood, gospel principles, marriage, family, and practical and timely topics of interest and concern to women of all ages.

As we review the needs for the upcoming program, we will consider all applicants and proposed topics. Thank you for your interest and support of the BYU Women's Conference. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Speakers are not allowed to promote any personal projects or products, and there is no compensation for speaking
  • Presenter applications are open year-round. To be considered for the 2026 conference, the application is due by September 1, 2025. Information on teaching at BYU Education Week can be found here.
  • Only those selected to be a presenter will be contacted (Dec 2025/Jan 2026) through email.
Topic Suggestions

We welcome your suggestions on future session topics for BYU Women's Conference. Submit your topic suggestions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunities occasionally arise for volunteers to serve in various capacities at BYU Women's Conference.

Music Submissions

The BYU Women’s Conference Committee invites you to share your talents and testimony through music! We are seeking original musical compositions or arrangements related to the 2026 BYU Women’s Conference theme (coming soon). The submission process will close on December 1, 2025.

For each submission, you will need to include the following:

  • Name of submitter
  • Name and contact information of submitter, composer, lyricist, arranger, etc. Including emails, phones, addresses
  • If an arrangement, list the original creators (original composer, lyricist, including the year, etc.)
  • Submission category: choral arrangement, solos/duets/quartets, instrumental
  • Submission language
  • Submission title
  • Tell us about your submission. What inspired it?
  • Sign a digital release form
  • Submit music mp3/mp4 (up to 10 MB or link to media) and sheet music (PDF)

A committee will review all submissions and choose several to be included in our 2026 BYU Women's Conference program. If your submission is selected, you will be notified by mid February 2026.

Who is eligible to submit music?

Submissions are open to anyone ages 18 and older.

What genre/type of music can I submit?

We are looking for original musical compositions or arrangements (with permission of original creators—see below) related to the 2026 BYU Women’s Conference theme. This can include instrumental as well as vocal choral, solo, duet, or quartet.

Is there a minimum/maximum time length for submitted music?

Compositions should generally be three to five minutes in length.

What is the submission deadline?

Submissions will be accepted until midnight on December 1, 2025.

Can I submit more than one work?

No, only one submission per person, please.

Do you accept submissions in languages other than English?

Not this year.

Can I collaborate with one or more people on a submission?

Yes. For collaborations, only one person should submit the piece. When submitting, you will be asked for contact information for each collaborator.

Does my submission need to include accompaniment?

Yes, except for a cappella arrangements. Piano or organ accompaniments are preferable for choral arrangements and arrangements for solo/duet/quartet. To ensure the best representation of your work, we encourage using live instrumentation—such as a piano or other instruments—instead of a computer-generated rendering.

What am I required to submit?

All submissions must include sheet music and a simple recording of the piece. To ensure the best representation of your work, we encourage using live instrumentation—such as a piano or other instruments—instead of a computer-generated rendering.

Can I mail a CD or other recording of my song submission?

No, please submit a link to a recording of your song with your submission.

Whom should I contact if I am having problems submitting?

Please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu for technical support.

Do I need to get permission to create an arrangement of an existing piece of music?

Yes, unless the work is in the public domain. If your submission is an arrangement of a copyright protected work, you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holder to arrange the work and publish the arrangement.

How can I get permission to create an arrangement of someone else’s work?

Permission can be requested through the copyright holder. For hymns and songs owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please request permission at permissions ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

When do I need to request permission to create an arrangement?

Permission should be given before you submit or share your music. Keep in mind, obtaining permission takes time, so we recommend that you reach out as soon as possible. If you are concerned about receiving permission before the submission deadline, please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu.

Why do I need to sign a licensing agreement if my submission is selected?

The BYU Women’s Conference License Agreement grants BYU permission to make use of your work. If your submission is your original work, you still own your work when you sign the agreement.

Can I submit a song that has been released on an album or published elsewhere previously?

Yes, as long as you hold the rights and copyright, and granting BYU a license will not be in conflict with any licensing agreement you have previously entered into.

Who will review my music?

Submissions are reviewed anonymously by members of our music subcommittee.

When and how will I find out if my submission was selected?

If your submission is selected, you will be notified by email by mid February 2026.

What happens to the submitted music?

Selected music may be performed during the 2026 BYU Women’s Conference and/or published on the BYU Women’s Conference website, social media accounts, etc.

Will my music be performed?

Selected music may be performed as part of our 2026 BYU Women’s Conference.

Can I perform my own piece?

As a general rule, we would ask an experienced, professional vocalist(s) or instrumentalist(s) to perform the piece. The Marriott Center is a large venue, and performers need extensive experience to perform there.

Where can I review the licensing agreement for the submission?

You can review a sample licensing agreement; however, the actual agreement will be done electronically at the time you submit your music. Do not submit this sample.

I have additional questions.

Please email byuwcmusic@byu.edu.

Infants and Children

For the safety of all guests, we are not able to accommodate infants or children, including babes in arms, in any conference rooms, including in the Marriott Center. This policy helps BYU comply with building safety regulations and fire codes related to maximum room occupancy and minimum widths available for accessible exit routes. These routes must be free from all obstructions, impediments, and blockage, including baby equipment such as baby carriers and strollers.

Having a minimum age (16) for attendance reflects policies already in place for other large, formal gatherings such as general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the policy is also similar to those of fine art performances and other conferences and events where participants pay to attend, including BYU Education Week. Additionally, staying at BYU residence halls during BYU Women’s Conference is limited to participants ages 16 and older.

Other campus spaces are available for family members and friends who take turns watching a child and going to sessions. These spaces include BYU campus dining and lounging areas, as well as a family playroom on the main floor of the library. Mother’s rooms and changing stations are also available in buildings across campus.

If you are unable to come to campus, we hope that you will take advantage of our new CE media online library. You can also watch past BYU Women’s Conference broadcasts on BYUtv and read the online transcripts.

YouTube
BYUtv
Church page
Online transcripts