Women's Empowerment Summit 2026

Experience a powerful, interactive, full-day, in-person event at the Women’s Empowerment Summit. Held at the stunning Treetops Resort in Gaylord, we invite you to join us for a lovely breakfast, energize and connect over a delicious lunch, meet other local women, and lean into a day filled with inspiration, connection, and personal growth.

Together, we’ll explore eight core empowerment lenses—Lifelong Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Banking & Credit Building, Service, Safety, Advocacy, Belonging, and Women’s Health—through fun activities, interactive group discussions, and guided reflection.

The summit kicks off with a heartfelt, personal panel discussion featuring local women leaders who bring real-world expertise shaped by both formal education and lived experience. Their authentic stories remind us that there is no single path to success—just the courage to keep moving forward.

Each attendee will receive a beautifully designed complement workbook to help support ongoing, independent growth in each lens long after the event ends.

If you’re seeking clarity, confidence, community, or a fresh spark of motivation, this is your invitation to join a day designed to uplift and empower you.

Info: Arrive at 8:30 AM to register and grab breakfast before settling in for a day of inspired conversation and learning.

Info: A facilitated discussion with the speakers to learn a little more about their personal stories and how they've embraced their own learning and growth in all the ways life likes to offer lessons.

Info: Embracing curiosity, continual growth, and the belief that it is never too late to learn something new.

Info: Understanding ourselves, strengthening communication, and building healthy relationships grounded in empathy and awareness.

Info: Creating and nurturing your authentic self to build connection and community in spaces where you feel seen, supported, and valued.

Info: Gaining practical, confidence-building financial knowledge to support long-term stability and independence.

Info: Developing skills and strategies that support physical, emotional, and situational safety in everyday life.

Info: Discovering how giving back—whether in big or small ways—deepens purpose, connection, and community impact.

Info: Finding your voice, standing up for what matters, and navigating systems with confidence to spark meaningful change.

Info: Understanding and prioritizing women’s unique health needs—physical, mental, and emotional—to build a strong foundation for overall well-being.

Info: Chat with our panelists and learn about ways you can stay engaged with The Human Development Collective and continue your personal growth journey through ongoing cohort connections, deeper dive experiences in each lens, and other opportunities to gain insight and develop tools in your personal areas of interest.

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

Get App

Host or Publisher The Human Development Collective, LLC