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2026 Women's Summit Education Sessions

Below are the education sessions you can expect at the 2026 Women's Summit.

All Women's Summit events take place at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, April 2

  8:30 AMBreakfast & Keynote: Leading at Full Speed
April 2, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
In this powerful keynote, Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway, shares her remarkable leadership journey at the intersection of sports, operations,...
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  9:30 AMSports ETA Women's Community Check-in: Sharing Challenges, Building Connection & Setting Intentions
April 2, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
This interactive roundtable creates a welcoming space for women in the sports events & tourism industry to connect on a personal and professional level....
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  10:25 AMBuilding Inclusive Communities Through Sport: Research, Practice, and Real-Community Impact
April 2, 2026, 10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Sport has the power to unite communities—but inclusion requires intention. This We Play Interactive–inspired session, draws on Women’s...
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  11:10 AMFrom Confidence to Community: Women Leading, Advocating, and Giving Back in Sports
April 2, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:55 AM
The discussion begins with each speaker sharing her career journey - from early contributor roles to leadership positions - and the pivotal moments that...
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  12:00 PMLunch & Keynote: Let’s Go! How To Increase Your Confidence and Reach Your Goals
April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us for lunch, sponsored by Sports Salt Lake, featuring a high-energy keynote presentation with Emily Jaenson, proudly sponsored by Indiana Sports...
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  1:45 PMRoundtable Discussions: Finding Your Voice: Building Confidence Early in Your Career
April 2, 2026, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Following the confidence keynote, this roundtable is designed specifically for women in the early stages of their careers. Participants will explore...
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  1:45 PMRoundtable Discussions: Owning the Room: Confidence, Influence & Leadership at the Next Level
April 2, 2026, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
This scenario-based roundtable is designed for experienced leaders with who are navigating complex, high-stakes environments. Building on the keynote’s...
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Friday, April 3

  8:00 AMBreakfast & Keynote: Leadership Lessons from the Board Room & the Locker Room
April 3, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
In this dynamic fireside chat, Jay Parry and Danette Leighton come together for an authentic conversation on leadership, resilience,...
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  9:40 AMRoundtable Discussions: Women Leading the Game: SMID Perspectives in Sports Tourism
April 3, 2026, 9:40 AM - 10:55 AM
This facilitated roundtable brings together women leaders in small- and mid-market sports tourism to share candid insights, challenges, and best practices...
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  9:40 AMRoundtable Discussions: Delivering at Scale: Aligning Strategy, Services & Partnerships in Sports Events
April 3, 2026, 9:40 AM - 10:55 AM
Delivering successful sports events in large communities requires more than strong operations - it demands alignment across strategy, services, partnerships,...
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  11:00 AMLessons from the Climb: Navigating a Career in Sports & Tourism
April 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join Bridget Binsbacher for an engaging and candid conversation on her career journey through the sports events and tourism industry, highlighting...
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