The Women in Business Conference returns to Mijas in March

The event, now in its thirteenth year will take place at CIO Mijas. Entrepreneurs, founders and business owners are expected to attend from Spain and abroad. Focus is placed on practical learning, a clear strategy and meaningful connections with professionals.

The event is a long-standing tradition for women who are building businesses.

Ali Meehan founded the Costa Women conference. It has now become a staple in the calendar of women looking to grow and develop their business. Every year, speakers and attendees come from all over the world to exchange ideas and share real-world experiences.

The 2026 program will include international speakers who will cover marketing, leadership and visibility. Confidence, wellbeing, and confidence are also included. The sessions are designed to provide attendees with useful takeaways they can immediately apply in their work.

The purpose is simple: to provide inspiration and tools, as well as an open discussion on running a business.

Speakers for 2026 announced

Speakers for this year include:

• Tracey Baxter

  – Your Freebie Said Hello – Now Let the Welcome Sequence Start the Real Conversation

• Sarah Houldcroft

  – Why Stories are Important and How to Find Your Own

• Susana Serrano-Davey

  – Confidence Trap

• Sonia Ingriselli

  – Google Isn’t the Only Game in Town Anymore – Welcome to the Evolution of Search

• Mari-Liis Vaher

  – Two Micro-Challenges to Focus and Clarity from The Greatest Marketer

• Karen Muldoon

  – What I didn’t say: The real reason women are quiet at the top

• Petra Boddington

  – What You need to know about the Genitourinary Syndrome in Menopause

• Nicoline Huizinga

  – Success isn’t about doing more, it’s about being more you

• Sandra Laurie

  – Speak and Don’t Sell – How Podcasting Can Turn Strangers into Loyal Customers

The programme is designed to provide both business strategies and personal development. This reflects the diverse challenges that many women face in running their own business.

Pre-conference networking evening

A networking icebreaker will take place in the evening on 5 March before the main conference. This informal gathering is a great way to meet fellow attendees, establish new business contacts, and get to know the speakers.

This is particularly helpful for those who are attending their first conference or coming alone. When you arrive on the conference day and already know the other attendees, it can make your experience more comfortable.

The same website has all the details and prices of the conference as well as the pre-event. booking link.

Who is the event for?

All women who are in business can attend the conference. All women who work in business are welcome, whether they’re established entrepreneurs, freelancers or remote workers. Costa Women are not the only ones who can attend. All who are interested in practical advice, new contacts, and fresh ideas are welcome.

The organizers say that the event is aimed at women who are interested in collaboration and prefer practical, clear information to theory. It offers a chance to get away from daily stress and concentrate on the long-term.

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Event details

The full-day event will be held at CIO Mijas, on the 6th of March, 2026.

The pre-event networking event icebreaker is scheduled for 6.00 pm, Thursday, 5th March, at the Food Room.

Costa Women members as well as non-members are welcome to attend.