Cynthia Erivo, Hoda Kotb among speakers at 2025 Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It was a day of empowerment at the 22nd annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women, held Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Thousands attended the event, which featured keynote speakers including Oscar nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer Cynthia Erivo, best-selling author and podcaster Mel Robbins, and longtime network anchor Hoda Kotb.

Each year, the conference serves as a source of energy and motivation-and this year was no exception.



Action News anchor Alicia Vitarelli served as moderator, while Tamala Edwards emceed the event.



6abc is a proud media sponsor of the conference.

Organizers say a virtual edition of the event is scheduled for March.