Midlife, Unmuted.
Oct 10, 2026
Adler Hall, New York City
A one-day conference where midlife women come together for the real,
open and honest conversations this phase of life deserves.
Real conversations about health, money, relationships, identity, sex
and everything else midlife brings, out loud, in a room full of
women who are living it too.
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A movement, not just a conference
A movement, not just a conference
Midlife arrives all at once. The body changing. The identity
shifting. The career plateauing. Parents aging. Marriages
ending. Children leaving. Friendships changing. Grief that has
no name and no ceremony.
But alongside it: new beginnings you don't see coming. Ambition
sharpened, not spent. A voice that no longer asks permission.
Peace that becomes a requirement. And underneath all of it, a
woman who is more powerful, more clear-eyed, and more ready than
she has ever been.
MIDICON was built for her.
MIDICON is a conference dedicated to midlife women in their
full, unfiltered complexity. Not just menopause, but everything
that arrives alongside it. Health and hormones, yes. But also
money, relationships, caregiving, loss, career, identity,
reinvention and the radical freedom of finally giving zero
f*cks.
We go where the conversation is ready to go. We bring the
experts, the evidence and the honesty. And we make room for the
conversations women are already having everywhere else.
Because midlife isn't one thing. And neither are we
why attend
One day that meets you where you are.
Expert-led conversations that go deeper than inspiration and surface-level advice. Real answers, useful tools and honest conversations about the parts of midlife everyone is living but nobody is naming out loud. Come for yourself. Leave with greater clarity about what comes next.
Clarity
Finally understand more of what is happening with your body, your brain, your money and your relationships. Straight answers and expert insight to help make sense of it all.
Community
A room full of women who are done pretending midlife is fine. Find the ones who get it. Because they are living it too
Learning
Expert-led conversations that leave you with something to think about, talk about and act on. Not just a highlight reel. Something useful to take with you.
Confidence
Leave with tools and insights to help you make more informed decisions about your health, finances, relationships and what comes next.
why now
The data is clear. The time is now.
MIDICON is where it all comes together.
75M+
Women in the U.S. are in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause right now.
$15T
In purchasing power held by women over 50, a consumer market too large to overlook.
63%
Of U.S. women are in midlife right now.
27%
Of all U.S. consumer spending comes from women over 50.
8.8%
Of NIH research grant spending from FY2013–FY2023 went toward women's health research. The share declined over that period.
$1T
Potential annual boost to the global economy by 2040 from closing the women's health gap.
REGISTRATION
Secure your spot today
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Adler Hall, NYC
Join us for a full day of candid conversations, expert insights, real-world tools and community — exploring the health, money, relationships, identity and reinvention shaping midlife now. Come solo or bring your person and experience it together.
Choose your ticket
Orchestra
Reserve orchestra seating
$139*
Through September 30
Oct 1st: $159
Mezzanine + Balcony
Choose your seating section
From $99*
Through September 30
Oct 1st: Balcony $119
Mezzanine $139
BFF / Partner Special
Two people One days
From $168 for two*
Through September 30
SAVE $30 ($15 EACH)
Balcony $168
Mezzanine $208
Orchestra $248
THE EXPERIENCE
The whole of midlife.
One room built for all of it.
Identity After 40
Who you are now and who you are becoming. Identity, reinvention and what shifts when the roles you've held for decades begin to change.
Relationships in Midlife
The honest conversations about intimacy, communication and what midlife can do to the relationships closest to you. Including the relationship you have with yourself.
Career and Reinvention
areer shifts, workplace ageism, ambition and reinvention. What happens when the work that once defined you no longer fits, or you decide you want more.
Body and Hormones
Menopause, perimenopause, symptoms, hormonal shifts, HRT and the changing midlife body. Evidence and expert insight to help you better understand your options.
Mind and Mood
Brain fog, anxiety, sleep, ADHD and the cognitive and emotional shifts that can surface in midlife. What's neurological, what's hormonal and what you can do about it.
Your Next Act
Purpose, creativity and what comes next. Whether you're starting over, starting something new or finally making space for what you've been postponing.
THE Speakers
Voices Redefining Midlife
A dozen leaders in health, work, money, and culture, sharing what they know, unmuted and unfiltered. Full lineup announcing weekly through September.
Kedma Pognon Brown
Founder, MIDICON
Christopher C. Williams
Founder & CEO @ Heart, Body & Soul.
Aleisia Gibson Wright
Founder and President GW Health
Sophia Chang
Founder of Unlock Her Potential, Author, Life Coach, Mentor
Farnoosh Torabi
Creator and Host @ So Money | Webby-winning, Best Podcast
Marni Blank, JD
Begin with the End End-of-Life & After Loss Consultant, Caregiver Support
Gayle A. Hawkins
Financial Professional at Prudential
Jada Gomez
Former Managing Editor at BuzzFeed Streaming
Dr. Hope L. Hayes, DPT, EdM
Founder Hope For Your Pelvis | Pelvic Floor & Painful Sex Expert
Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein
Ph.D, ABPP Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology & ADHD Menopause
Dr. Beverly Tchang, MD, FTOS, DABOM
Obesity Medicine Expert
the founder
Kedma Pognon Brown
"My mission is to ensure that women in midlife are no longer silenced, sidelined, or invisible but boldly seen, deeply supported, and joyfully celebrated."
Kedma Pognon Brown is the founder and driving force behind
MIDICONTM - the first
experience built for women navigating the full, unfiltered
reality of midlife.
With over 30 years of leadership at the intersection of
advertising, marketing, technology, and transformation, Kedma
has built her career helping big brands execute bold ideas into
cultural shifts. As a lifelong advocate for women, she uses the
power of storytelling, innovation, and advocacy to amplify
voices and dismantle outdated narratives.
MIDICON was not
born in a boardroom. It was born in the middle of her own life,
navigating perimenopause, raising children, caring for an aging
parent, grieving two sudden losses back to back, and still
showing up to lead at the highest level. She looked for a room
where all of it could be spoken out loud. It did not exist. So
she built it.
THE VENUE
Adler Hall, New York City
Held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, a historic landmark on Central Park West that has hosted movements and conversations that matter. A fitting home for a conference redefining midlife.
Address
2 West 64th Street
New York, NY 10023
Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Program Hours
Doors Open 8:00 AM ·
Program 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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