Best for Women February 2026

SIA is thrilled to announce that registration for SIA’s 49th Biennial Convention is now open! The event will take place July 22-25. Early registration tickets for the event are on sale through March 15 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).

Register and explore all the exciting details on our convention website. You can also:

Book discounted airline and hotel rates
Reserve your spot for the pre-convention tour
View presenter bios to get acquainted with our inspiring lineup
Explore workshops tailored to spark your interest
Learn about fun events such as the Fiesta en Blanco party
Discover local attractions and what Incheon has to offer
Secure your spot to be part of the most exciting Soroptimist event of 2026.

Visit our convention website

Meet the 49th Biennial Convention Committee Chairs!

Get to know your esteemed convention committee chairs who will join Convention Chair Ohran Choe, Vice Convention Chair Jungmi Lim and SIA staff in crafting an unparalleled experience.

Eun Ju Seong, Contents Chair
Ho Jung Lee, Sponsorship Chair
Hyunyi Kim, Hospitality Chair
Yeonsoo Nahm, General Sessions Chair
Young Eun Chang, Marketing Chair

Special Invitation Events at Convention

Invitations for select invite-only events at SIA's upcoming convention will be sent via email in March. This will include the Laurel Society event, Inner Circle Reception, Club Giving Reception, and special breakfast gatherings for past region governors and past SIA federation presidents. Learn more on the schedule page of the official convention website.

Launch Party Webinar Recording

If you missed our launch party webinar or would like to view it again, watch it here. This is a great resource to walk through the website's registration process, learn about our special events, what is included, how to find menus, attire information, and more.

Upcoming Events

Get Ready to Walk for Women

Soroptimist’s third annual Walk for Women kicks off March 1, so start planning! Visit the Walk for Women website for more details, toolkit, resources, and to shop the limited-edition Walk for Women Collection. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and let’s make every step count for women and girls!

Together in Giving Webinar: How Clubs Strengthen the Soroptimist Mission

All members are invited to attend our upcoming webinar on February 18 at 8 p.m. (ET) to learn more about how clubs are strengthening the Soroptimist mission. Discover inspiring program impact, see how your fundraising is making a difference, and walk away with some tools to help support your ongoing efforts.

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Fifth Annual Virtual Tea Party

SIA’s will host it's fifth annual virtual tea party for International Women's Day on March 18 at 8:30 p.m. (ET). The party will also serve as a virtual parallel event as part of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women's Non-Governmental Organization forum and will feature simultaneous interpretation in all our languages.

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Leadership Round Table

Mark your calendars! Join us on June 23 for SIA’s Leadership Round Table, a virtual event designed to strengthen your leadership skills and expand your impact. Stay tuned for more details—and get ready to grow, connect and lead with confidence.

Mandatory Convention Club Fee

As a reminder, the mandatory convention club fee of $825 must be paid by March 15. The invoice was automatically applied to the club account on January 1. A second notice will be sent to the club email address on February 15. Clubs can log in and pay this fee through the member portal, by ACH payment, lockbox payment or wire payment. Learn more about late fee and relief application updates.

SI & United Nations Updates

CSW70

Soroptimist International (SI) recently held an advocacy training webinar to explain how CSW works, why SI takes part each year, and how the CSW70 priority theme on access to justice connects to SI advocacy and policy. The webinar recording and presentation slides are available here.

Read more about parallel events at CSW this year and how you can get involved.

SI Director of Governance and Risk Management

Sl is delighted to announce that it is recruiting a volunteer director of governance. This is a 2-year appointment, open to all Soroptimists who can demonstrate their suitability for the role and confidently work in English, both orally and in writing. Learn more.

SI Voices Blog

Check out the latest SI Voices Blog post, “Widows’ Human Rights.”

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this February!
Important reminder: Please send all mail, including payments, to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
Does your club need financial support for your Big Goal-focused projects? The deadline for Soroptimist Club Grant applications is April 1. View the application and prepare here. Email program@soroptimist.org with questions.
Please submit your online club reports using the online club reporting form by February 15. Your report must be submitted before this deadline to be counted as participating in the Live Your Dream Awards program for this club year.
As of January 1, 2026, Soroptimist will be partnering with Global Investigative Services (GIS) as our new preferred background screening provider in the United States. Read more.
Congratulations to the clubs who participated in Dream It, Be It! Together, we’re putting girls on a path to confidence, opportunity, and realizing their dreams.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and accessibility, membership forms will now be submitted through JotForm instead of emailed, mailed or faxed PDFs. Please keep an eye out for upcoming changes, and reach out to siahq@soroptimist.org for more information.
View the 2026-2028 SIA Board of Directors ballot results.
Tax season is fast approaching! United States members, get the documentation you need to file your 2025 tax return.