LEADERSHIP ROLES REPRESENTED
CEO, COO, Owner/President, VP of Sales, Director of Sales, Senior Project Development Manager, District Supervisor, AVP Finance, Exec. Assistant, EVP Sales, Dir. of Partnerships, Attorney, Paralegal
Investor, Entrepreneur, Tech Founder, CTO, Marketing Manager, Executive Director, HR Manager, VC, Corporate Consultant, General Partner, Creative Director, Medical Director, + more
Conference Agenda
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Friday - May 15th
9:30 AM - Reg./Check-in
​Grab a Coffee - Sponsored by Visit Denver!
10:00 AM - Intros + Welcome
- Social Impact Partner Highlight - Second Chance Global
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10:30 AM - General Session/Panel
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11:30 AM - Sponsor Session
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12 PM - G/A Lunch Break
12 PM - VIP Lunch (C-Track)
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1:00 PM - C-Track Workshop
1:00 PM - Ascend Track Workshop
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2:00 PM - C - Track Workshop
2:00 PM - Ascend Track Workshop
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3:30 PM - Panel Discovery
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4:00 PM - Curated Networking Activity
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5:00 PM - End of Day 1 Program
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5:00 PM - After Hours Activity
(C-Track + Ascend Track)
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6:00 PM - Day 1 Final Close
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Saturday - May 16th
​10:00 AM - Intros + Welcome
​Morning Coffee - Sponsored by
The V Agency
10:30 AM - General Session - Leading w/ Impact Panel
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11:30 AM - Sponsor Session
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12 PM - G/A Lunch Break
12 PM - VIP Lunch (C-Track)
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1:00 PM - C-Track Workshop
1:00 PM - Ascend Track Workshop
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2:00 PM - General Session/Panel
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3:00 PM - General Session
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4:00 PM - Panel Discoveries
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5:00 PM - End of Day 2 Program
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7 PM - Saturday Night Reception
(C-Track + Ascend Track)
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9:30 PM - Day 2 Final Close
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Sunday - May 17th
9:30 AM - VIP C-Track Brunch
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11:00 AM - C-Track + Ascend Track Closing Keynote + Sunday Send Off
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1:00PM - Conference Closes
2 TRACKS | 1 GOAL
Leadership Refinement For Next Level Leaders
​Panels/Sessions:
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The Executive AI Stack: How to Integrate AI Into Your Daily Workflow and Team Operations Now
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Leading With Impact Panel: Visionary Leadership + what it takes to lead through social impact
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The C-Suite Visibility Strategy - Session
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Built For The Boardroom - The Importance of Leadership Authority
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Power Play - Executive Negotiation: Closing High-Stakes Deals, Partnerships, and Opportunities
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B.O.I. Bye: Navigating Male-Dominated Leadership Through Building Owned Influence (B.O.I.) (Panel)
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AI Governance + Guardrails (Fireside Chat w/ Catharine Montgomery)
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Leading High Performing Teams​
Plus, Exclusive Features:
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Closed-Door Executive Roundtables/Collective Strategy for What Your Dealing With NOW. (Mastermind)
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Invitation-only “C-Suite Brunch" on Sunday, 5/17/26
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Pitch Practice - Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
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Join our exclusive C-suite track to enjoy VIP experiences, our CEO Sunday Brunch at Parlur, wellness sessions, personalized strategy plans, + more.
For Aspiring Leaders Ready to Next Level Their Careers
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WELCOME TO THE ASCEND TRACK
​Who it's for:
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Manager/Director-level pros from all industries
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Aspiring leaders looking to scale their careers
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High-performance professionals ready to make impact​
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Sessions/Panels//Topics:
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Bring Your A(i) Game + Future-Proof Your Career
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Practical AI tools for productivity
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How to use AI + innovation stacks in your workflows
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How to become “indispensable” in modern teams
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Lead Like a Boss: Even If You're Not
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How to be seen as leadership before the title
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How to shift perception internally
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How to stop being overlooked
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Leadership Presence + Communication
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It's both what you say and how you say it​
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How to speak in meetings with authority
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How to stop shrinking in high-level conversations
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Purposeful Presence: Personal Branding - But Make it Strategic
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Socials positioning
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Thought leadership fundamentals
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Turn visibility into real opportunities
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Negotiation Slay: For Women Done w/ Playing Small - Negotiate Salary, Promotions, and Opportunities
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Scripts and strategies
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How to advocate without backlash
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Timing and positioning for asks
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Impact+Influence (Discover Yours)
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Plus, Exclusive Features within this track:
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Leadership Development
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Networking Mixers with Top-Level Mentors
"Learn To Lead From The Seat You're Already In."
"Learn To Master AI, and You'll Always Be in Demand"
"The best investment you will ever make is in the leader you are becoming."
The Experience
A women in leadership conference like no other.
In one weekend, attendees will experience:
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Curated keynotes and conversations with accomplished women leaders
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Strategy-driven sessions focused on leadership, negotiation, visibility, and future-proofing careers
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Intentional networking designed to build real relationships, not surface-level connections
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A multi-track experience allowing attendees to tailor their journey
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A room that values substance, sophistication, and shared growth
This is not about being inspired for a moment.
It’s about leaving with clarity, strategy, and momentum you can immediately apply.
This is where powerful conversations happen, and lasting partnerships begin
Powerful Panels + Sessions
Dynamic keynotes and panel discussions designed to go beyond the buzzwords and dig deep into the real challenges and triumphs of leadership. From navigating high-stakes decision-making as a C-Suite to managing teams with emotional intelligence to scaling businesses without sacrificing your sanity—these panels are packed with real talk, real strategies, and real impact.
Hear from powerhouse executives, directors, founders, and entrepreneurs.
Intentional Networking
The right connection can change everything. That’s why we’re creating intentional, thoughtfully designed networking spaces and moments to move beyond surface-level small talk and into authentic, high-value conversations.
From VIP power circles to industry-specific meetups, every opportunity is crafted to build genuine relationships, spark collaborative partnerships, and connect attendees through purpose, values, and vision.
This is the place to be seen, supported, and surrounded by impactful women supporting women.
Activations + Exhibits
Explore immersive, interactive brand activations that blend luxury, leadership, and lifestyle—from image and wellness to productivity tools, tech, and executive career resources, attendees will enjoy highly curated exhibits and activations that are valuable without being overwhelming.
Our exhibit floor features:
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Women-owned and mission-driven brands
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Whole life tools and services for business, wellness, and leadership
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VIP partner lounges and curated networking spaces
Featured Speakers + Industry Leaders
We are intentionally curating a diverse and dynamic group of speakers across industries, with additional voices and special guests being announced as we finalize the 2026 lineup.
Priscilla Nakane
Founder + CEO
She Speaks CEO
Host + Conference Curator
Shelley Williams
Global VP of Sales
F1 Arcade
Shantel Love
Global VP of Customer Success
Pearson
Best Selling Author
Galena Rhoades, PhD.
Research Director/
Clinical Psychologist
University of Denver
Sally Allen
Executive Coach/Best Selling Author
CEO | Sally Allen Consulting
Catharine Montgomery
CEO at The Better Together Agency
Founder of TogetherAI
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