The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the mentor lineup for its eighth annual Mentoring for Women Conference on Sept. 19 at the West Des Moines Marriott. The event aims to give Central Iowa women the chance to learn from regional leaders through fast-paced coaching sessions and interactive learning activities. The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breakfast and lunch served. This year’s lunch will feature a Tina Talks keynote-style session with dynamic leaders from across the region, including:

• Emily Abbas: chief of staff, EVP, chief consumer banking and marketing officer,  Bankers Trust
• Dianne Bystrom: director emerita, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University
• Carole Chambers: career center coordinator, Dress for Success
• Renee Hardman: city councilwoman, city of West Des Moines and president and CEO,  Lutheran Services in Iowa
• Blaire Massa: CEO, Ballet Des Moines
• Jackie Norris: president and owner, Horizon Group and chair, Des Moines School Board

The Mentoring for Women Conference provides opportunities for women to gain insights and build connections with industry leaders. Attendees will benefit from a diverse range of expertise from the scheduled mentors. Registration closes Sept. 15.