2025 WITH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (Subject to Change)
Theme: Women Who Lead: Inspiring, Innovating, and Influencing the Next Generation

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18th

Student and Emerging Young Professionals Day
An exclusive gathering fostering mentorship, career development, and networking for students and rising leaders in hospitality and tourism.

  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Registration Open

  • 1:00 PM - 1:35 PM

    Panel: The Next Generation of Women in Hospitality

  • 1:35 PM - 2:05 PM

    Student Session

    Emerging Professional Workshops

  • 2:05 PM - 3:00 PM

    Professional Development Sessions

  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Industry Insights

  • 4:30 PM

    Closing Remarks

Friday, september 19th

Morning Schedule

  • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Registration Open

  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
    Light breakfast served | Exhibitor Marketplace Open

  • 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
    Opening General Session

  • 9:10 AM – 9:35 AM
    Keynote Speaker
    Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS | CEO, SITE

    Topic: “Building Community & Belonging in a Polarized World”

  • 9:35 AM – 10:10 AM
    Panel: Elevate Her – Inclusive Leadership & Career Growth
    Leading with Impact: Elevating Your Voice in Executive Spaces

  • 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
    Panel: Elevate Her – Tech & Innovation in Hospitality
    Women at the Forefront of Innovation

  • 10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
    Morning Networking Break with Exhibitors
    Light refreshments | Exhibitor Marketplace Open

  • 11:10 AM – 11:55 AM
    Learn & Grow Breakout Sessions (Round 1) (Select One)

    • Confidence Building & Networking

    • Business Strategies & Entrepreneurship

    • Wellness & Work-Life Balance

    • Building Collaborations

  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Luncheon Guest Registration Open
    Check-in for partners & sponsors | Assigned table seating

Midday: Awards Luncheon

  • 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM
    WITH Awards Luncheon & Keynote

    • 12:00 – 12:40 PM - Lunch Service

    • 12:25 – 12:55 PM - Keynote Speaker

      • Joyce Leveston | President and CEO, Javits Convention Center, NY

        Topic: “Leading with Inspiration, Courage, and Influence…a Woman’s Touch”

    • 12:55 – 1:35 PM - Honoree Panel Discussion

    • 1:35 – 1:50 PM - Awards Presentation

    • Honoree Photo Session

  • 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors

Afternoon Schedule

  • 2:20 PM – 3:00 PM
    Learn & Grow Breakout Sessions (Round 2) (Select One)
    General Track:

    • Confidence Building & Networking

    • Business Strategies & Entrepreneurship

    • Wellness & Work-Life Balance

    • Building Collaborations

  • 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM

    Panel: Legacy Trailblazers

  • 3:35 PM – 4:00 PM

    Closing Remarks
    Conference wrap-up & key takeaways

  • 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
    Post-Conference Networking
    Drinks & light bites | Final connection opportunities before departure
    Guests are on their own for informal networking, meet-ups, or dinner plans.
    No official post-reception hosted by the conference.