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
Speakers + Keynotes
The 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
10:20 AM - Building High-Performing Teams w/ Sally Allen
11:15 AM - High Velocity Leadership: Fireside Chat w/ Shelley Williams
12 PM - Hosted Leadership Lunch + Table Topic Roundtables
1:30 PM - General Session Keynote
w/ Cassandra Britton
2:15 PM - Building Leadership Authority w/ Amber Ibarra
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2:45 PM - Relationships That Sustain Your Leadership w/ Dr. Galena Rhodes, PhD.
3:30 PM - Break/Queen Care Reset
w/ Monika Mathews
3:45 PM - Practicing Your A(i) Game: AI + Modern Workflows
4:30 PM - Secret Agents - Future of Work w/ Your Own Agentic AI Team powered by Marblism
5:00 PM - Fireside Chat w/ Catharine Montgomery, MBA, on AI Governance, Bias, and Guardrails
End of Day 1 Program
7 PM - Special Surprise Event (Reception)
9:30 PM - Day 1 Final Close
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Saturday - May 16th
10:00 AM - Intros + Welcome
Morning Coffee - Sponsored by
VISIT DENVER
10:15 AM - Elevated Hydration w/ Envo/Cintron
10:20 AM - Tammy Hickey w/Rebel Style
10:30 AM - General Session - Promote Yourself: The Promotion You've Been Waiting for Starts With You w/ Shantel Love
11:30 AM - Leading Through Impact Panel (w/ Ashley Petress, Olivia Omega, + Local Non Profit Leader TBA)
12:15 PM - Virtual Keynote w/ Charlene Wheeless
1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - *VIP Executive Lunch
Experience (C-Track)
2:00 PM - C-Track Closed Session
2:00 PM - Ascend Track - Leadership Communication w/ Olivia Omega
3:30 PM - Panel Discovery
4:15 PM - General Session - Personal Presence - Personality Profiling for Teams + Leadership
5:00 PM - End of Day 2 Program
6:30 PM - *VIP/Invite Saturday Night Reception
9:00 PM - Day 2 Final Close
3
Sunday - May 17th
9:30 AM - *Executive Circle
C-Suite Brunch/By Invitation
11:00 AM - Closing Keynote + Sunday Send Off
12:00 PM - 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
Join our exclusive C-suite track to enjoy VIP experiences, our CEO Sunday Brunch at Parlur, wellness sessions, personalized strategy plans, + more.
"The best investment you will ever make is in the leader you are becoming."
For Aspiring Leaders Ready to Next Level Their Careers
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
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."
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
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