Thousands have packed the Long Beach Convention Center and Long Beach Arena this week to hear droves of motivational speakers at the 2009 Women’s Conference, hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver and attended by dozens of high-profile speakers ranging from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to CBS News anchor Katie Couric. You can view some of today’s speeches live on the event website, here, and check out some fantastic images of the event below. All photos by Yvonne.
Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster addresses the crowd
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Dr. Mehmet Oz, surgeon and host of The Dr. Oz Show
California First Lady Maria Shriver and her son, Chris
CNN correspondent Amy Holmes
