2026 Horse Racing Women's Association - Flagship Conference

Join us for a unique opportunity to engage, elevate, and invest in the women of horse racing. Listen to empowering speakers, network with inspiring women and participate in collaborative discussions designed to move the needle. The HRWA conference is the industry's only multi-day event dedicated to the women of our sport. We look forward to contributing to your professional and personal development and look forward to seeing you there!

Conference Theme: Women Moving Racing Forward Together

MONDAY - 10/12 - Harper Hall - Lower Level

Welcome Party | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Check In & Registration Opens

5:15 p.m. Welcome, Networking Event & Kick Off Party

5:30 p.m. Guest Speaker - Donna Brothers

7:00 p.m. Event Wrap Up

TUESDAY - 10/13 - Harper Hall - Upper Level

Full Day Conference Programming

7:30 a.m. Check In, Registration & Breakfast Opens

8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m. Panel 1: Ambition & Agency: Women Navigating and Shaping Racing

10:00 a.m. Panel 2: Future Proofing: Tech, AI & The Next Era of Racing

1100 a.m. Break

11:30 a.m. Featured Speakers - Cherie DeVaux & Daisy Phipps Pulito

12:00 p.m. Jane Goldstein Award Presentation

12:30 p.m. Luncheon

2:00 p.m. Panel 3: The Power Network: Mentorship, Sponsorship & Opening Doors

3:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Gold Medal Olympian, Elana Meyers Taylor

4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

4:15 p.m. Reception, Networking, Meet & Greet with Elana Meyers Taylor

5:30 p.m. Event Wrap Up

*Programming subject to change.

FRIDAY - 10/14 - Keeneland - Sales Pavillion

10:00 a.m. Arrival and Light Breakfast

10:30 a.m. Programming TBC - Guided Networking & Breakout Session

12:30 p.m. Event Wraps + head to Keeneland Raceday

"Stay and Play" Race Day

Should attendees wish to stay for racing, they will receive a complimentary Club Guest ticket from Keeneland, where they can enjoy light snacks, participate in a handicapping contest, and visit the Winner's Circle for a commemorative group photo.

1:00 p.m. First Post

TBC: Paddock Tour & Winner's Circle Experience

About the Horse Racing Women’s Association

Founded in 2022, the Horse Racing Women's Association is a movement designed for the professional and personal development of women in horse racing. Our programming is fueled by three core pillars: to Engage, Elevate, and Invest in women as we believe it is the key to transforming our industry. In 2024, we celebrated inspiring speakers, tackled industry challenges, and took a moment to reflect on how personal growth can positively impact our professional performance. This year, we look forward to offering women opportunities to connect in horse racing hubs across North America.

University and College Student Tickets

A limited number of student tickets are available for this years HRWA conference at a reduced cost. Any current students that are interested can email a picture of their student ID to: [email protected] for more information.

Pay It Forward Scholarship & Community Initiatives:

The HRWA Pay It Forward program is back for 2026. This initiative invites companies and individuals to sponsor tickets for women who would like to attend an HRWA event. Sponsors may designate a specific recipient or can contribute to a shared pool, which will be thoughtfully allocated by the HRWA committee.

To contribute a 'Pay It Forward' ticket for this event, or any other community initiatives in association with the HRWA, please donate here:
https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUS4AcfjI4Kc9AC

If you would like to attend, but the ticket price does not align with your budget at this time, you can send a confidential 'Pay It Forward Ticket Request' to Stephanie Hronis at: [email protected].

Hotel Block: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hrwaconferenceoct2026/

Contact

Visit www.horseracingwomen.com for more information and email [email protected] with questions.