2026 Eighth Annual Women's EmPOWERment Summit

The 8th Annual Women’s EmPOWERment Summit is where momentum meets meaning. As we kick off Women’s Month, this signature gathering brings together bold thinkers, emerging leaders, and changemakers who are ready to move from intention to action. Designed to energize, connect, and elevate, the Summit creates space for real conversations, fresh perspectives, and the kind of insight that fuels what’s next—for careers, businesses, and communities.

Sponsorships are Available Now! 

This year’s theme, Power in Progress: Women Leading What’s Next — From Influence to Impact, speaks to a moment we’re all living in. Leadership today isn’t static—it’s evolving, adaptive, and purpose-driven. The Summit explores how women are building power over time, leveraging influence with intention, and translating vision into measurable impact. It’s about honoring progress while actively shaping the future, with clarity, confidence, and community.

Anchoring the experience are dynamic keynote speakers whose leadership journeys reflect the theme in action—women who have navigated complexity, driven change, and created lasting impact across industries. Their stories and insights set the tone for a day that is both inspiring and practical. Complementing the keynotes, the Power Panel brings together accomplished professionals who will share candid perspectives on leadership, growth, and navigating what’s next. Together, these voices create a powerful through-line of wisdom, relevance, and real-world takeaways.

This is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst. A moment to reset, reconnect, and step forward with purpose. If you’re ready to claim your seat at the table and help shape what’s next, the Women’s EmPOWERment Summit is where you belong.

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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The EXPO is more than a trade show! The goal of the EXPO is to provide a venue for women entrepreneurs to market their products. It serves as a vehicle to promote economic development and networking among women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Complete the EXPO application to help us ensure exclusivity in your business category.

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The Scholarship For Young Women offers two $1000 scholarship opportunities for Henry County female students. The Women's Leadership Council is proud to award these scholarships for the eighth year in a row! Learn more>

Winners will be announced at the 2026 Women's EmPOWERment Summit! 

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