Forte Foundation: Emerging Leaders Conference D.C.

The Emerging Leaders Conference is your chance to meet industry insiders, discover new career paths, and start building the professional network that will open doors for years to come.

Internships are one of the strongest predictors of landing a full‑time job — and the right connections make all the difference. At the Emerging Leaders Conference, you’ll get an inside look at business careers, learn directly from women leaders, and meet recruiters who are actively looking for rising sophomores and juniors to join their internship programs.

Companies in industries like accounting, tech, consulting, and politics are especially likely to hire former interns — at organizations like KPMG, EY, PwC, and the U.S. Congress, more than 70% of employees completed at least one internship.