Excellence Is Required™ Conference

Annual Women’s Professional Development Conference

1-Day In-Person Experience | August 14, 2027 | Chicago Southland

“Excellence is not perfection. It is doing the best you can with what you have.” - Founder, Shameco Moore

The Excellence Is Required™ Conference is the annual signature women's event of the IMPACT Professional Network (IPN), bringing together a multicultural, multigenerational community of women from across the Chicago area for a day of personal growth, professional development, and business success.

More than just a conference, Excellence Is Required™ is an opportunity for women to intentionally invest in themselves, exchange ideas, learn from different perspectives, build meaningful relationships, and discover new possibilities.

At its heart, Excellence Is Required™ is about awakening women to the power of their own potential, reigniting dreams, and inspiring them to move forward with renewed confidence, clarity, and the courage to turn possibilities into reality.

What to Expect

Whether you are a young woman preparing for your future, an emerging professional building your career, an entrepreneur growing a business, or a seasoned professional exploring your next chapter, there is a place for you at Excellence Is Required™.

Throughout the experience, you can look forward to:

Meaningful Connections Across Generations — Meet women from different backgrounds, industries, and stages of life. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships that may open doors to new opportunities.
Engaging Speakers & Conversations — Hear diverse perspectives, gain practical insights, and participate in conversations that encourage you to think differently about your possibilities.
Personal & Professional Growth — Explore ways to strengthen your confidence, recognize your value, develop your skills, and pursue opportunities in your personal life, career, or business.
Practical Tools & Resources — Discover strategies and resources you can use to take meaningful steps toward your goals.

More Than Inspiration. A Plan for Action.

Our goal is for every woman to leave with more than a moment of inspiration. We want you to walk away with new connections, fresh perspectives, practical resources, and a clear plan of action to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

Each attendee receives an Excellence2Execute Manual and a copy of the book Excellence Is Required, providing additional tools and resources to continue the journey long after the conference ends.

Your Conference Experience Includes

Your registration includes lunch, networking opportunities, conference materials, and entry into exciting raffle drawings made possible by local businesses and community partners.

Past raffle prizes have included hotel stays, spa treatments, restaurant experiences, bath and body gift packages, and more.

One Day. New Perspectives. Meaningful Connections. Real Possibilities.

Real Women. Real Connections. Real Results.