3rd Annual Women Veterans Summit

Welcome to the 2026 Veteran Women’s Summit: Expanding Horizons

Join us at the historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles, California for a powerful day of connection, learning, and forward momentum. The 2026 Women Veterans Summit: Expanding Horizons is a gathering designed to bring women veterans together to build meaningful connections, explore new opportunities, and grow in ways that extend far beyond a single day.

This year’s summit brings together women veterans, leaders, advocates, and partners from across the region and beyond for engaging conversations, inspiring speakers, and practical workshops designed to support every stage of the post-service journey. From navigating benefits and advancing careers to prioritizing wellness, developing new skills, and strengthening professional networks, the day is designed to spark ideas and open doors.

Guests can expect a dynamic program featuring keynote conversations, interactive breakout sessions, and dedicated networking time throughout the day. These spaces are intentionally designed to encourage learning, collaboration, and authentic connection among women veterans and the partners who support them.

Whether you are newly transitioned, mid-career, retired, or simply looking to reconnect with community, this summit offers an opportunity to expand your network, discover new perspectives, and leave with tools and relationships that continue long after the event ends.

Thursday Evening Reception & Trailblazer Awards
Kick off the summit experience on Thursday evening at the CalVet Women Veterans Reception and Trailblazer Awards, hosted by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet).

This statewide gathering will bring together veterans, advocates, community leaders, and partners from across California for an evening dedicated to honoring the service, leadership, and impact of women veterans while celebrating the 2026 CalVet Women Veterans Trailblazer Award recipients.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
Los Angeles, California

Register for the CalVet Reception & Trailblazer Awards:
https://tinyurl.com/calvetwv

For guests traveling to Los Angeles, the following hotels are conveniently located near Bob Hope Patriotic Hall:

1260 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

120 S Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

We look forward to welcoming you as we connect, learn, and continue expanding horizons together. 🌅

Help Shape the Summit Experience

All women veterans are invited to share a piece of their journey to help inspire and connect with others in the community. Stories and photos may be featured during the summit and across event materials.

Your story helps illuminate the many paths women veterans take beyond service. If you would like to participate, complete the short submission form: https://forms.gle/XCN21F6vZU1gthTJ8.