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She Speaks CEO Women in Tech & Leadership: CES WEEK 2026 Reception at F1 Arcade

Name: CES Women in Tech + Leadership Reception | She Speaks CEO
Start: 2026-01-08T18:00:00
End: 2026-01-08T21:00:00
Location: F1 Arcade Las Vegas

Experience Snapshot

The Issue:
CES is fast-paced, high-pressure, and historically male-dominated, making intentional connections difficult for women leaders.

The Solution:
In partnership with F1 Arcade Las Vegas as the venue host, She Speaks CEO curated a dedicated, elevated space for women in tech and leadership to connect meaningfully during CES week with an invitation-forward reception designed to foster community, conversation, and leadership-driven networking.

The Result:
A highly engaged, cross-industry audience and a signature closing moment to CES week that reinforced She Speaks CEO’s role as a trusted convener for women in leadership for its third consecutive year.

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Women in Tech + Leadership Reception

She Speaks CEO x F1 Arcade | Las Vegas

January 8, 2026 | The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

She Speaks CEO returned to CES WEEK 2026 for the third consecutive year, closing out the week’s programming with its She Speaks CEO Women in Tech + Leadership Reception on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the all-new F1 Arcade Las Vegas, located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Designed as a moment of pause amid the high-velocity energy of CES, the reception offered women attending the world’s largest technology conference a curated and intentional space of their own. As CES unfolded at full speed across Las Vegas, She Speaks CEO created an environment centered on connection, reflection, and community, giving founders, executives, innovators, and leaders a place to step away from the frenzy and engage with purpose.

In partnership with F1 Arcade Las Vegas as venue host, the immersive, high-design venue provided the perfect home for our community of professional women from across tech, media, entrepreneurship, and leadership for an elevated networking experience that blended culture, conversation, and celebration. With crafted cocktails, experiential moments, and a vibrant crowd, attendees were able to build meaningful connections, exchange insights, and strengthen relationships in a setting that felt both exclusive and welcoming.

The She Speaks CEO Women in Tech + Leadership Reception reinforced She Speaks CEO’s continued presence during CES Week as a trusted convener for women shaping the future of innovation. The success of the evening underscored the growing demand for spaces where women can connect authentically, be seen beyond the noise of major conferences, and engage in leadership-forward conversations that extend well beyond the show floor.

A Notable Shift in Attendance

While marketing and outreach for the reception were intentionally geared toward women in tech and leadership, this year’s event reflected a notable shift in interest. An increasing number of male attendees expressed a desire to participate, signaling a broader recognition of the value of women-centered leadership spaces.

Rather than limiting access, She Speaks CEO intentionally welcomed this interest while maintaining a clear focus on women. The experience was thoughtfully aligned to remain women-centered, while allowing space for respectful participation from allies and peers across industries. The result was an environment that upheld its core mission while fostering organic, cross-gender connections grounded in mutual respect.

The venue itself supported this balance. F1 Arcade’s social, competitive energy naturally attracted a diverse audience, while its elevated design and hospitality elements created a space that blended traditionally male-dominant interests with a refined, inclusive atmosphere. This dynamic allowed the experience to feel expansive and welcoming, without compromising focus or intention.

Why This Experience Mattered

CES is one of the most influential technology gatherings in the world, and like many major industry events, it remains heavily male-dominated. While women continue to lead innovation across technology, media, and entrepreneurship, opportunities for intentional connection and visibility during large-scale conferences are often limited.

She Speaks CEO designs its women-focused events, like the Women in Tech + Leadership Reception, as a purposeful counterbalance, a space where women attending underrepresented industry events can step away from the intensity of the environment, connect with peers and leaders navigating similar challenges, and engage in meaningful conversation and experiences built specifically for them.

By closing out CES week with a curated, high-touch experience, the event reinforced the importance of creating environments where women are not only present, but centered.