2nd Annual WIB Gala

November 8th, 5:30pm, Great Hall @ Memorial Union

800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706

Schedule for the the Night:

  • 5:30: Check-In & Cocktail Hour

  • 5:30: Silent Auction & Raffle 

  • 6:00: Welcome 

  • 6:30: Hors d’oeuvres are served

  • 7:00: Welcome from DAIS 

  • 7:30: Alumni & Invited Guest Panel: Icons in the Making: Women Leading with Timeless Vision

  • 8:30: Desert is served

Charity Partnership

This year, once again, we will be partnering with Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS). Proceeds from ticket sales & the event will go to support their mission.

 

Theme/dress code

For this year’s theme, we invite you to join us in celebrating 1950s fashion. A time when style met strength. Whether you’re stepping out in a straight-cut suit or a cinched dress, wear it with confidence. Channel the spirit of the women who broke barriers then, and own your look today. Bold, confident, and completely you!

Dress Code: Black Tie Optional

 

Accommodations

To accommodate your visit, we’ve put together a list of a few hotels nearby. To ensure your spot, book as soon as possible!

 

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2024 WIB GALA

Last year’s gala was a resounding success, bringing together passionate changemakers for an evening of purpose, partnership, and community. In proud partnership with DAIS, we raised $3,000 to support their mission of empowering survivors and advancing community safety. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this event a celebration of empowerment and hope.

  • Highlights from the evening included:

    • A vibrant atmosphere of networking among students, professionals, and advocates

    • Moving stories and insights from DAIS representatives

    • A shared commitment to driving change through empathy and action

All night long, the gala embodied the spirit of Women in Business, bringing people together to uplift others and lead with intention. Thank you to everyone who made the night unforgettable.