Hillary Rodham Clinton to Deliver Keynote Address, Lupita Nyong'o, Others to Speak at 2014 Massachusetts Conference for Women

Secretary Clinton's keynote address to be streamed live

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Dec 01, 2014, 11:00 ET

BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 10^th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women announced today that a keynote address by former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be streamed live on the Conference website, www.maconferenceforwomen.org, on December 4, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. The 2014 Conference, which will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, is sold out and more than 10,000 people are expected to attend.

Hillary Rodham Clinton to deliver keynote address at Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 4, 2014 in Boston, MA

"It is important for the Conference to offer everyone, everywhere the opportunity to participate in this tremendous day," said Gloria Larson, Board President of the Conference. "The Massachusetts Conference for Women believes in the advancement of women's interests at the community, national and global level. Secretary Clinton and our other notable speakers will motivate not only those fortunate enough to be here, but also others who are able to join us online."

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Conference is the nation's largest and premiere event for women, attracting nearly 10,000 attendees every year. The 10^th annual Conference will feature hundreds of speakers for a full day of inspiration, reinvention and networking. Topics include leadership, career advancement, money management, health and wellness, small business and entrepreneurship, social media, branding and more.

Additional Keynote speakers include Academy Award®-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, designer and philanthropist Tory Burch, Life is good® co-founder John Jacobs, Bank of America executive Anne Finucane and former Young & Rubicam Brands Chairman and CEO Ann M. Fudge.

In previous years, attendees have benefited from the talent and wisdom of such trailblazers as celebrated poet, author, educator and historian Dr. Maya Angelou; former Texas Governor Ann Richards; women's rights pioneer Gloria Steinem; President and Editor-in-Chief of the Huffington Media Group Arianna Huffington; judge and television personality Glenda Hatchett; model, entrepreneur, spokesperson, advocate and filmmaker Christy Turlington Burns; personal finance expert Suze Orman; life coach and author Martha Beck; and many more.

The Massachusetts Conference for Women is presented by State Street Corporation. It is also generously underwritten by EMC Corporation, EMD Millipore and EMD Serono; Cisco; Bentley University, Boston Scientific, Raytheon, Santander, Suffolk, Tyco Security Products, Akamai Technologies, Bank of America, CVS Caremark, Fresenius Medical Care, Hill Holliday, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, John Hancock, Liberty Mutual, MassMutual Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, National Grid, Riverbed, Kristin Mugford and Sankaty Advisors, The TJX Companies, Inc., Tufts Health Plan, Crimson Lion Lavine Family Foundation and Bain Capital Community Partnership, Alex and Ani's Charity by Design, Amtrak, BJ's, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Canyon Ranch, Comcast, Hail Merry, MFS Investment Management, Ocean Spray, TIAA CREF Financial Services, United Airlines and Weber Shandwick. Media partners include Radio 103.3 FM, Mix 104.1, WBZ 1030 News Radio, Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe and WCVB TV Boston. The Conference thanks Boston Scientific for supporting the keynote live stream.

"It is an honor to be part of the 10^th Anniversary celebration of this event," said Alison A. Quirk, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Citizenship Officer for State Street Corporation. "At State Street, we recognize the power of the women in our workforce to shape the future of the financial markets and the communities where they live and work. This conference truly helps women to find inspiration through the 'Power of Us.' "

To learn more about the 10^th Annual Massachusetts Conference for Women and the live stream keynote, visit our website at www.MAconferenceforwomen.org.

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