Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium

October 13-15, 2023
Holiday Inn and Convention Center
110 2nd Ave, Kearney

This event is free (including meals) to attend for women veterans and will include a wide range of presenters, special activities, recognition, and more. Our goal is to empower Nebraska's women veterans by:

• connecting them with each other to build a network of support, 
• educating them on benefits and resources available to them, and 
• learning about their unmet needs and how we can better serve them.

Hotel rooms are available at the government rate by calling 308-237-5971 and mentioning you are with the women veterans symposium. 

Agenda

• Friday, October 13
  • 4:00-6:00 pm - Early Check-in
  • 6:00-7:00 pm - Reception
• Saturday, October 14
  • 7:30-8:30 am - Check-in
  • 8:30 am-6:30 pm - Symposium Day 1
• Sunday, October 15 
  • 8:30 am-1:00 pm - Symposium Day 2

Topics/Presenters

• Keynote Speaker: Major General Wendy K. Johnson
• Panel Discussion: "Salute to Women Veterans and Their Service"
• Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - benefits and services
• Nebraska/Western Iowa Healthcare System
• Veterans Health Administration - healthcare and eligibility
• Veterans Benefits Administration
• Center for Women Veterans
• VA Women Veterans Program
• VA Homeless Program
• Vet Center
• New Century Art Guild
• plus activities, roundtable discussions, and more

Thank You to Our Event Supporters