Featured Events in Waco in April 2025 (July Updated)

Hop on over to Main Event Waco for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy a tasty breakfast while spending time with the one and only Easter Bunny . Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny and join in on some family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Easter season with loved ones. Don't miss out on this egg-cellent event! Information Source: Main Event Entertainment | eventbrite

HLN - Presents : Meet the Candidates - A Candidate Forum for the Community! Join us for Meet the Candidates , a community forum where you'll have the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates running for office. This is your chance to learn about their platforms, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of our community. This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Leaders' Network and Delta Sigma Theta organizations dedicated to empowering voices and fostering civic engagement. Whether you're still deciding who to vote for or just want to stay informed, this event is open to all and free to attend. Information Source: Hispanic Leaders' Network - Waco, Texas | eventbrite

The Phi Chi Open and Founder's Day Reception Come play in a 4-man scramble golf tournament at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course with alumni and current members of Phi Chi. Then join us afterwards for dinner and an awards reception to celebrate the founding of this fraternity. Information Source: Phi Kappa Chi | eventbrite

ACHE, HIMSS Central Texas, and MGMA are proud to announce the 2025 Inaugural Women’s Conference! Join us for Breaking Barriers: Women in Healthcare Leadership, a transformative conference dedicated to empowering women across the healthcare industry. This event brings together trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders to foster collaboration, amplify groundbreaking research, and explore pathways to success. Through dynamic discussions on themes such as women in life sciences thriving through collaboration, elevating women-led healthcare research, and the road to flourishing in leadership, attendees will gain actionable insights, forge meaningful connections, and be inspired to break new ground. Whether you're a seasoned executive, student, emerging leader, or passionate advocate for gender equity in healthcare, this conference is your opportunity to engage, learn, and lead. Join us in shaping a future where women in healthcare leadership are not just breaking barriers—but redefining them. Agenda (9:00-9:30) Welcome & Introductions HIMSS CTX , ACHE, & MGMA Leadership (9:30-10:00) Keynote: Navigating Bias as a Woman Leader Dr. Luci Leykum, Internal Medicine Physician, Harbor Health (10:00-11:00) Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership: From Bedside to the Board Room Amanda Hill, Founder & CEO, Guard My Practice Amanda Brummit, Founder & Principal, The Brummitt Group Deb Brown, COO, Dell Children's Medical Center Meredith Wells, VP of Neurosciences, Ascension Texas Elsie Gori, Nurse Informatics Specialist, Lone Star Communications (11:00-11:30) Tribe Over Turf: How Women in Life Sciences Win Through Collaboration Kristin Norton, CEO, Green Room Technologies (12:00-1:00) Networking & Lunch Speaker : Legislative Happenings 2025 Nora Cox, CEO, Texas e-Health Alliance (1:30-2:00) Sharing W omen in Healthcare Research Dr. Ronke Komolafe, Founder & CEO, Advancing Integrated Health (2:00-2:30) Communication Skills to Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Effectiveness Among Teams Dr. Tresa McNeal, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Baylor Scott & White (2:30-3:30) Women Shaping the Future of AI Amy Laine, Co-Founder, SandwYch Erica Hattery, Healthcare Excutive, Population Health & Primary Care Catherine King, Enterprise Architect, Dell Medical School (3:30-4:00) Road to Flourishing Erica Williams, Regional Chief Technology Officer, Ascension Texas (4:00-4:30) Networking & Closeout Information Source: HIMSS Central Texas Chapter | eventbrite