An author will take center stage at the 11th Annual Fordham Women in Business Conference on Friday, October 2. The evening's keynote speaker is Mary Lou Quinlan founder of Just Ask a Woman and author of the upcoming book "What She's Not Telling You, Why Women Hide the Whole Truth and What Marketers Can Do About It."

Entitled "Power Players: Women Who Mean Business," the one-night business conference is scheduled from 6:00pm until 10:00pm at The New York Academy of Sciences in New York City.

Here's more about the evening: "This year's theme will focus on the actions women have taken to achieve their professional goals. The conference will feature a keynote speaker, a panel discussion and multiple networking sessions. Our guest list will include business school students, alumni and professionals who support the heritage of saluting and mentoring outstanding women.