SUMMIT 2026

Grow + Thrive = Success

November 12 - 13, 2026

Los Angeles

SUMMIT EXPERIENCE

More Than a Summit

C-Sweet Summit 2026 Experience

Join C-Sweet at the legendary Sony Studios Lot in Los Angeles for a high-touch summit experience designed for executive women and emerging leaders who are ready to grow their influence, strengthen meaningful relationships, and thrive in the next era of leadership.

Centered on the theme Grow + Thrive = Success, this year’s summit brings together powerful keynote speakers, executive panels, curated networking, immersive workshops, and elevated hospitality in one of the world’s most iconic creative environments. Attendees will engage in timely conversations around board leadership, CEO insight, capital strategy, AI and business transformation, innovation, governance, and the leadership strategies shaping what comes next.

From the moment guests arrive, the experience is designed to feel intentional, connected, and memorable, with all catering provided by Wolfgang Puck. It is more than a summit. It is a full-day gathering of insight, influence, and connection created for women leaders who are building, scaling, guiding, transforming, and redefining success across industries.

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Morning Keynote

Catherine Gray

Chief Executive Officer of She Angel Investors
and Executive Producer of ‘Show Her the Money’

An award-winning producer, investor, author, and advocate for women’s access to capital, Catherine Gray brings a powerful perspective on funding women, building influence, and changing the future of entrepreneurship.

She’ll open the summit with a high-energy keynote that sets the tone for the day, challenging attendees to think bigger about women’s economic power, visibility, and collective influence in shaping the future of business.

Women on Boards

This panel explores what it takes for more women to step into board leadership and shape stronger governance outcomes. Today’s directors are navigating complex issues including climate and ESG risk, cybersecurity, responsible AI, regulation, compliance, leadership accountability, antitrust/competition, and succession planning.

Through a practical and impact-focused conversation, this session will examine how executive women can build board-ready capability, expand access to board opportunities, and help organizations move beyond representation toward measurable performance and long-term value.

Panelists

  • Cornelia Cheng

    President and Chairman of the Board of ACG Los Angeles

    A corporate board director, private capital leader, and advocate for women in leadership, Cornelia Cheng brings deep expertise in governance, capital strategy, ESG, and board-level impact.

  • Linda Duncombe

    Board Member of AEG and SAG-AFTRA and former Global CMO & CDO at City National Bank

    Linda is a marketing and digital innovator who drives growth through creativity and purpose. She’ll share how women can elevate brand strategy and boardroom influence in today’s evolving marketplace.

  • Julie Goshorn

    Senior Legal and Competition Policy Leader

    A senior legal and government policy leader with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of competition law, technology, and regulation, Julie Goshorn brings a sharp perspective on governance, strategic risk, and board-level oversight in rapidly evolving markets.

  • Jeanine Wright

    Co-Founder and CEO, Inception Point AI
    Board Director, Operator, and Technology Executive

    A board director, AI founder, former global COO, and finance executive, Jeanine Percival Wright brings deep expertise in governance, growth strategy, M&A, technology, media, and scaling companies through innovation and transformation.

Executive Edge: CEO Insight Panel

The CEO Insight Panel brings together top women executives for a candid conversation on leading through uncertainty, complexity, and change. From resilient growth and strategic decision-making to risk, regulation, technology, culture, and stakeholder expectations, today’s CEOs must lead with both clarity and adaptability.

This session will offer peer-level insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of leadership, including inclusive influence, sponsorship, succession, and building high-performing teams that deliver results.

Panelists

  • Teresa Freeborn

    Co-Founder and Board Chair of Smash + Tess, Author, Speaker, and Former Financial Services CEO

    A seasoned CEO, entrepreneur, board chair, author, and advocate for women’s advancement, Teresa Freeborn brings deep expertise in executive leadership, business growth, corporate power, and building organizations where women can thrive.

  • Julie Gordon White

    Founder & CEO, MenoWell, Inc.
    An Oprah Daily Best Menopause Product!

    A founder, CEO, author, TEDx speaker, and menopause innovator, Julie Gordon White brings a timely perspective on women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a mission-driven brand in a fast-growing wellness category.

  • Erin Rank

    President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Affordable Housing Leader, Board Advisor, and Community Impact Executive

    An affordable housing executive, nonprofit CEO, board advisor, and community impact leader, Erin Rank brings deep expertise in governance, housing strategy, organizational growth, cross-sector partnerships, and building systems that create measurable community value.

  • Rebecca “Bex” Smith

    Founder and CEO of Crux Football, Former Professional Footballer, FIFA Executive, and Sports Business Leader

    A former professional footballer, FIFA executive, founder, and global sports business leader, Rebecca “Bex” Smith brings deep expertise in governance, high-performance environments, women’s sport, commercial strategy, and scaling organizations for long-term impact.

Capital, Confidence & the Economic Road Ahead

As interest rates, funding conditions, risk expectations, and innovation continue to reshape the business landscape, leaders are being called to make financial decisions with greater discipline and confidence.

This panel will explore how executive decision-makers can invest with conviction, strengthen financial and risk governance, and position businesses and new ventures for sustainable growth. The conversation will offer practical insight on balancing opportunity with stewardship while building the partnerships, talent, and strategies needed for the next cycle of economic momentum.

Panelists

  • Wendy Fletcher, CPA/CA

    Chief Financial Officer, Los Angeles Football Club

    A finance executive and CFO for Los Angeles Football Club, Wendy Fletcher brings deep expertise in financial strategy, business accountability, revenue growth, and guiding complex organizations toward sustainable performance.

  • Seatrice Foster

    Chief Investment Officer, Avālia Capital Partners

    A real estate finance, private credit, and capital strategy executive, Seatrice Foster brings deep expertise in investment discipline, risk management, distressed assets, and navigating complex markets through changing economic cycles.

  • Connie Harrell

    President, Keiretsu Forum Southern California
    CEO, Syndicated Resources

    An investor, serial entrepreneur, relationship-driven business leader, and advocate for innovation, Connie Harrell brings deep expertise in entrepreneurship, fundraising, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and connecting people, capital, and opportunities for growth.

Leading Through Disruption:
AI, Technology & Business Transformation

Technology is transforming every business function, while cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible AI are receiving increased attention from boards and executive teams.

This panel will focus on how leaders can turn disruption into resilient strategy by modernizing systems, strengthening risk governance, and translating AI and emerging technologies into measurable business value. Through practical insight and cross-functional perspective, the conversation will explore how women in technology leadership can scale change responsibly, align innovation with controls, and build the teams and partnerships needed to deliver lasting impact.

Panelists

  • Erin Brodie

    Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Oracle NetSuite Technology Partnerships, Alliances, and Ecosystem Growth Leader

    A technology partnerships executive, alliance leader, and advocate for women in business, Erin Brodie brings deep expertise in ecosystem growth, strategic partnerships, go-to-market strategy, partner engagement, and building high-performing organizations.

  • Julie Case

    Founder and CEO, Cadents Inc.
    Technology Executive, Entrepreneur, and AI Infrastructure Leader

    A technology executive, entrepreneur, and AI infrastructure founder, Julie Case brings deep expertise in digital transformation, enterprise risk intelligence, operational excellence, and scaling technology companies through growth.

  • Heather Cook

    Principal PM Manager,
    Microsoft 365
    Global Community Engagement and Events, Customer Advocacy Group

    A Microsoft community engagement and events leader, Heather Cook brings deep expertise in customer experience, global community strategy, event production, storytelling, inclusion, and creating experiences that connect people at scale.

  • Carol Eastman

    Chief Executive Officer of ReadyAI
    AI Governance and Enterprise Technology Leader

    An AI governance and enterprise technology leader, Carol Eastman brings deep expertise in responsible AI adoption, security, compliance, executive readiness, and turning emerging technology into measurable business value.

  • Robin Gareiss

    CEO and Principal Analyst, Metrigy

    A technology analyst, researcher, and advisor to enterprise leaders, Robin Gareiss brings deep expertise in AI, digital transformation, customer engagement, analytics, and turning technology investments into measurable business value.

Executive Curiosity Workshop with Van Lai-Dumone

Van Lai-DuMone will guide attendees through an interactive leadership experience designed to spark fresh thinking, deeper reflection, and new ways of approaching opportunity, complexity, and change. Drawing on her expertise in curiosity, creativity, and experiential learning, this workshop will invite executive women to step outside routine thinking and explore how curiosity can become a powerful leadership tool for growth, innovation, and connection.

Evening Keynote

Claire Wassermann

Founder of Ladies Get Paid
Author, Speaker, and Financial Empowerment Advocate

A bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman has built a global community of more than 100,000 women dedicated to professional advancement, financial confidence, and self-advocacy.

Her closing keynote will deliver a bold, practical, and energizing call to negotiate your worth, take bigger swings, invest in yourself, and own the influence required to turn opportunity, reinvention, and even setbacks into forward momentum.

Executive Reception + Networking

We’ll close the Summit with an elegant Executive Reception and Networking experience designed to bring the C-Sweet community together in celebration, connection, and conversation. After a full day of insight and leadership exchange, guests will have the opportunity to continue building relationships with fellow executives, speakers, sponsors, and partners in a relaxed and elevated setting. With thoughtful hospitality, meaningful connection, and a celebratory close to the day, this reception offers a chance to reflect on what was shared, strengthen new relationships, and look ahead to what we can grow and build together.

EXTENDED EXPERIENCES

  • Private Studio Tour of the Sony Lot

    Stay through Friday, November 13 and step behind the scenes at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic studio lots, where entertainment history, creative enterprise, and cultural influence come together. This private tour offers an intimate look at the spaces, stories, and working environment behind some of the most memorable productions in film and television. Guided through the energy of a legendary studio campus, guests will experience a rare view into the creative infrastructure that continues to shape global storytelling.

  • Executive Lunch

    Following the studio tour, continue the conversation over an elevated executive lunch designed for meaningful connection beyond the summit program. This intimate gathering offers guests the opportunity to engage with fellow leaders, speakers, and C-Sweet community members in a relaxed and refined setting. With thoughtful hospitality and purposeful conversation, the lunch creates space for new relationships, shared insight, and the kind of peer-level exchange that carries well beyond the day.

Early-Bird Member Pass

$595

Reserved for current C-Sweet members, this pass offers access to the full summit experience at the exclusive member rate. Created for women already connected to the C-Sweet community, the summit provides a powerful opportunity to deepen relationships, engage in executive-level dialogue, and participate in conversations designed to support leadership growth, strategic visibility, and meaningful connection across industries.

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Early-Bird Guest Pass

$1,195
(includes 1-year membership)

Not a member yet? You’re warmly invited to join us. The Guest Pass includes full access to the C-Sweet Summit 2026 experience, including keynote conversations, executive panels, curated networking, and a powerful day of insight, connection, and leadership growth at Sony Studios in Los Angeles. It also includes a one-year C-Sweet membership, giving you the opportunity to experience the community firsthand, continue building relationships beyond the summit, and connect with women leaders who are growing, thriving, and redefining success across industries.

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