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Rep. Don Beyer today announced that Rep. Abigail Spanberger will be his special guest and keynote speaker at his Eighth Annual Women’s Conference: The Time Is Now on September 26.

Abigail Spanberger is the first woman ever elected to represent Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District in the House of Representatives, where she has developed a reputation for finding common ground and getting things done. During her time in the House, Spanberger has led critical efforts to support Veterans and federal employees, strengthen workforce training programs, prevent fentanyl overdoses, and protect Virginia’s natural resources. Her public service career spans decades, beginning as a federal agent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigating money laundering and narcotics cases and then serving as a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) where she handled counterterrorism and nuclear proliferation cases.

Rep. Beyer’s Women’s Conference is an annual event that convenes local stakeholders and experts to discuss a wide array of issues and how they impact women. This year’s conference will feature a conversation between Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Don Beyer, moderated by community leader Heather Peeler, on how we can all do our part to secure an equal future where women can realize their full potential.

This year's conference will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus on the evening of Thursday, September 26. Registration and additional information are available here.