Early Bird
$349 per attendee
- Full two-day conference access
- Monday welcome reception
- Keynotes, wellness sessions & play shops
- Breakfast and lunch provided
A two-day women’s wellness & empowerment experience
Come as you are.
Leave elevated.
A gathering created for women ready to restore their well-being, own their voice and move boldly into their next chapter.
APRIL 26–28, 2027DOUBLETREE • ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA250 WOMEN • ONE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
2027 conference pricing
Book your spot
before it sells out.
Secure the lowest attendee rate by December 15, 2026. Every conference ticket includes breakfast and lunch so you can stay present, connected and energized throughout the experience.
General Admission
$399 per attendee
- Full two-day conference access
- Monday welcome reception
- Keynotes, wellness sessions & play shops
- Breakfast and lunch provided
VIP Experience
$449 per attendee
- Full two-day conference access
- Reserved seating at the front
- Meet-and-greet with the speakers
- Speaker photo opportunities
- Access to the VIP Experience Lounge
- Breakfast and lunch provided
Vendor
$375 one representative
- Vendor marketplace space
- Connect with 250 conference attendees
- Conference access for one representative
- Breakfast and lunch provided
Vendor for Two
$425 two representatives
- Vendor marketplace space
- Connect with 250 conference attendees
- Conference access for two representatives
- Breakfast and lunch provided
Partner with VELVET
Invest in women.
Amplify your impact.
Position your organization before an engaged audience of 250 women while supporting wellness, leadership, empowerment and meaningful connection.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
Our highest level of conference partnership and brand recognition.
Request the complete benefits packageGold Sponsor
$2,500
High-impact visibility and meaningful attendee engagement.
Request the complete benefits packageBronze Sponsor
$1,000
Valuable conference recognition and brand exposure.
Request the complete benefits packageCopper Sponsor
$500
Accessible support with conference sponsor recognition.
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Stay close to the experience
DoubleTree by Hilton
Ontario Airport
Stay where the VELVET experience is happening at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario, California. Conference room-block details and the reservation link will be added when available.
Complimentary travel perkFree airport shuttle to and from Ontario International Airport
The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles from ONT, making arrival and departure simple for conference guests.
01Conference hotelDoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport
02Convenient locationAdjacent to the Ontario Convention Center
03Complimentary shuttleAvailable between the hotel and ONT
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More than a conference
This is your invitation to pause, pour back into yourself, and rise.
VELVET brings women together across generations, professions and life experiences for a powerful celebration of whole-person wellness. Literature is part of our story—but our purpose reaches far beyond the page.
Meet the founder
Paulette R. Henson,
M.Ed.
Founder & CEO, VELVET Women’s Conference
Paulette R. Henson created VELVET as a powerful space where women can prioritize their wellness, strengthen their voices, embrace their vision and build meaningful connections. As an educator, entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of BWA Magazine and Publishing LLC, she is committed to helping women move forward with confidence, clarity and purpose.
“VELVET is where women come to restore, reconnect and rise.”
What awaits you
A space to breathe.
A place to become.
From movement and mindfulness to heart health, love, leadership and meaningful connection, every moment is curated with the whole woman in mind.
Mind, Body & Spirit
Yoga, meditation and restorative practices designed to help you slow down, reconnect and return renewed.
Purpose & Empowerment
Honest conversations and practical tools to strengthen your voice, confidence, vision and personal power.
Love & Well-Being
Explore self-love, relationships, heart health and the daily choices that support a full and vibrant life.
Leadership & Legacy
Learn to lead with clarity, build a meaningful brand and create impact in your career, community and beyond.
Meet the voices
Leaders who live
what they share.
Our growing lineup brings together transformational voices from entertainment, wellness, education, medicine, media and global leadership.
More speakers & full bios coming soon
01Terrah Bennett Smith
Award-Winning Director, Actress, Producer & Writer
Chief Content Officer, Inyani Corp
02Stephanie Bailey
Author, Certified Yoga Instructor & Love Coach
Guiding women toward self-love, balance and lasting connection
03Lisa Schmidt
Certified Meditation & Yoga Instructor
Creating space for mindfulness, inner harmony and rejuvenation
04Akiya Maston
Elementary School Principal, Author & Speaker
Championing education, leadership and empowered voices
05Dr. Columbus Batiste
Cardiologist, Author, Speaker & Contributor
Advancing whole-person heart health and lasting well-being
06Tess Cacciatore
CEO, Global Women’s Empowerment Network
Connecting women and amplifying impact across the globe
07Tish Barnhardt
Award-Winning Author & Speaker
Empowering women through storytelling, leadership and purpose
08Radiance Tyler
Radiance Media House
Speaker biography coming soonYour VELVET journey
Connect deeply.
Live fully.
Lead boldly.
Monday
Welcome Reception
Arrive, exhale and begin building meaningful connections.
Tuesday
Wellness & Empowerment
Movement, keynotes, play shops and shared experiences.
Wednesday
Vision & Activation
Turn inspiration into intention and leave ready to rise.
Your next chapter is calling
There is a seat
with your name on it.
Join 250 women for a restorative, energizing and unforgettable experience designed to honor every part of who you are becoming.
Book your spot before it sells out ↗