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BYU's 49th women's conference: the largest gathering of Latter-day Saint women

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Attendees enter the Marriott Center to hear from a keynote speaker during the opening evening session of the BYU Women's Conference. Latter-day Saint women from all over gathered to gain spiritual strength and insight. (Daegan Beus)

BYU women's conference is the largest gathering of Latter-day Saint women in the world. The conference features keynote speakers and workshops that focus on strengthening womanhood and spiritual growth for women of all ages.

This year's conference theme is Moses 6:34, placing the nature of Christ at the center of the whole conference.

"Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me."

The conference features over 90 sessions and 180 different presenters from the evening of April 30 through May 2.

Attendees said they are excited for what the conference has to offer this year.

Amanda Aryes, a recurring attendee to the conference, was apprehensive this year about coming, but felt a strong prompting that she needed to go this year. She explained her excitement for the classes and workshops offered.

"I really want to someday not just be in a family but build it up too, so I'm really excited for this class on how to build better families," said Aryes.

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Attendees file in to pick up their passes and receive the agenda for the next three days of the conference. The conference invited the participants to come to any of the sessions they were able to attend over the three day period. (Daegan Beus)

Other attendees were excited for the social and spiritual atmosphere of the conference.

"I am most excited for the spiritual upliftment here," Valerie Tucket said. Her daughter, Natalie, noted that it's "the camaraderie with other women" that she is most looking forward to.

This years conference is open to walk-ins for the full three days or just for the evening sessions to maintain flexibility for those with busy schedules.

Cost of attendance, housing options and information on registration can be found on the registration site.

Click on the link here for more information on BYU Women's Conference.