Women's Leadership Summit 10/8/2026 9:00 AM - 10/8/2026 3:00 PM

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:19:55 GMT

Join us for the Women's Leadership Summit Rooted & Rising: 2026 - The Future of Work: Women Leading, What’s Next. Our annual event brings professional women throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond together for renewal, growth and inspiration. Through networking opportunities, engaging keynote speaker, dynamic breakout sessions, and our power panel, participants will embark on a journey to lead with authenticity, purpose, and renewal.

The summit will take place at Mission Springs in Scotts Valley. We will start our day by gathering under the redwood trees and around firepits to connect over a cup of tea or coffee. Attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably, allowing for ease of movement throughout the day. Yoga pants are most welcome!

With the generous support of our title sponsor, Dignity Health Management Services, we are excited to create a space where women can come together to reenergize, cultivate relationships, and emerge empowered from the stories we share with women growing through every season of our lives and careers.

Ticket Prices
Members: $150 Individual / $700 Team Package (5 Tickets - $10 discount per ticket!)
Non-Members: $175 Individual / $825 Team Package (5 Tickets - $10 discount per ticket!)

AGENDA

9:00 - 9:45 AM - Registration & Networking (Coffee, Tea, Refreshments)

10:00 - 11:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Session

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Breakout Session

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch & Networking

1:45 - 2:45 PM - Closing Panel Discussio

3:00 PM - Adjourn

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Women in Business program is led by the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. Sponsorships are crucial to help offset the costs of programming. Sponsorship provides the opportunity to enrich relationships while highlighting your commitment to women's empowerment. Click here for a detailed listing of all sponsorship packages and the benefits included.

Annual Program Title Sponsor

Event Sponsors

EMCEE

Lauren Seaver, KSBW News Anchor began her career with KSBW 8 in 2014 as a weekend evening anchor and was promoted to weekday Sunrise anchor in 2017 (which is when she started drinking coffee by the pot!). During Lauren's time with KSBW 8, she's covered many big stories and events including wildfires, winter storms, political rallies for presidential contenders, AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm, California Rodeo Salinas, Monterey Car Week, and Pebble Beach Food and Wine, where she had the opportunity to make tacos with Guy Fieri. Lauren is grateful to call the Central Coast home and live near family on the Monterey Peninsula. Being a KSBW 8 news anchor runs in her family—her aunt anchored KSBW 8's 5 p.m. newscast with Dan Green back in the 90s.

Cancellations and Refunds:
No refunds or cancellation requests are offered for this event.

Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Women's Leadership Summit 10/8/2026 9:00 AM - 10/8/2026 3:00 PM

AGENDA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES