FDVA Women Veterans Summit - Stronger Together

Join us for a powerful, purpose-driven weekend designed exclusively for women veterans who are ready to take control of their next chapter—health, career, business, leadership, and life.

Held on the waterfront at beautiful and newly renovated The Westin Tampa Bay, this immersive summit brings together trusted experts, fellow women veterans, and community partners for honest conversations, practical guidance, and meaningful connection.

This is not a conference where you sit and listen. This is where you learn, engage, plan, and leave with clarity.

Info: Friday: Foundations & Health

* VA Claims 101 – Understand how to file a claim, what an “intent to file” means, how Nexus letters work, what to expect during exams, and realistic timelines.
*Ask the Doc: Women’s Health by Life Stage – Direct access to healthcare professionals covering key health milestones from your 20s through menopause and beyond.
*Welcome Reception – Hawaiian Luau - Wear your grass shirts, Hawaiian shirts and connect with fellow women veterans in a relaxed waterfront setting as we kick off the weekend together.

Info: Purpose, Planning & Possibility
Opening Session & Keynote – Set the tone for a day focused on growth and direction.

Operation Mindset – Learn how to translate military experience into confidence, clarity, and momentum for your next chapter.

· Mission Forward – Strategic goal planning to help you move from intention to execution.

Lunch & Pop-Up Market – Support veteran-owned businesses and community partners.

Breakout Tracks – Choose the path that aligns with where you are now:

Entrepreneurship – Before you form an LLC: business models, customer discovery, and problem-solution fit.

Career Readiness – Resume alignment, job descriptions, and beating the keyword game.

Leadership & Advocacy – Turn lived experience into leadership, influence, and impact.

VA Education Benefits – Degrees, certifications, credentialing, and building a realistic education plan.
Advanced Life Planning – Advance care planning, medical directives, survivor benefits, and honoring your wishes·

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Florida Department Of Veteran Affairs