WASHINGTON & BOSTON - BostonChron -- Turning On the Lights Global Institute proudly sponsored the 8th Annual International Women Build Confidence Conference this past February, convening high-level leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries from across the United States for a transformational leadership experience.

Now, Founder Dr. Allana Da Graca is expanding the impact by transforming this year's live event into IWBCC: Conference In Your Pocket™, an immersive on-demand experience designed for busy Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and women ready to upgrade their personal and professional goals.

Launching March 14, 2026, the digital experience delivers more than 12 hours of deep-dive leadership content, including:

• AI-optimized worksheets for activation and implementation
• Features from the inaugural IWBCC Certified Speakers Cohort
• Inspired leadership conversations from experts across the United States
• Practical tools for navigating the AI-driven economy

This year's conference featured an influential lineup of speakers, including:

• Tito Jackson, who shared insights on legacy, leadership, and reinvention
• Enna Jimenez, executive coach and motivator empowering Latina leaders
• Mack Brown, who spoke on resilience and performance excellence
• Dinora Walcott, who delivered a powerful session on video confidence and visibility

Dr. Allana Da Graca also addressed the rapidly changing dynamics of Artificial Intelligence in today's shifting economy, emphasizing the urgency for women to develop adaptive skills, digital tools, and confidence frameworks necessary to lead in the AI era.

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"We are no longer preparing for change — we are living in it," said Dr. Da Graca. "Conference In Your Pocket™ ensures that leaders don't just attend inspiration — they implement transformation."

The on-demand model allows participants to access the full experience on their schedule while gaining structured assignments, executive assessments, and plug-and-play resources to accelerate growth.

Since its founding in 2016, the International Women Build Confidence Conference has grown into a global movement, impacting women across multiple industries and countries. Through its extension, Turning On the Lights Global Institute™ continues its mission of equipping womenpreneurs, executives, and emerging leaders with communication, ideation, and business strategy tools to build sustainable success.

IWBCC: Conference In Your Pocket™ will be available beginning March 14, 2026.

About Turning On the Lights Global Institute™

Turning On the Lights Global Institute™ is a leadership and professional development organization committed to helping individuals reach personal and professional goals through confidence-building frameworks, strategic communication training, and innovation-centered growth experiences.

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About the International Women Build Confidence Conference (IWBCC)

IWBCC is an annual leadership experience designed to empower women with the tools, strategies, and community needed to lead boldly in business and life.

Conference in Your Pocket