2025 Smart Woman Summit

  • Tampa, Florida

  • Friday, September 12, 2025

  • JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Get Ready for The Most Empowering Day of Your Meetings Life

Make plans today to join the community of leaders at the original gathering of influential women in meetings: Smart Woman Summit. This is your chance to champion your career by being in the room where alliances are formed, problems are solved, and futures are made. By celebrating your greatness, we all rise up together.

 

Highlighted Sessions:

Ladies Who Lead Lunch

Join your fellow Smart Women in a brainstorming afternoon that tackles the biggest challenges in the meetings industry as you band together to solve shared problems. Trained “provocateurs” will lead your matched group through an exercise in discovery and innovation.

This is your chance to build your personal advisory board of experts to turn to for expert advice when you need it most.

Luxury “Me Time”

It’s pampering time as you will be treated to a personalized gifting experience worth more than $1,000 from our wonderful sponsors. We pop the cork on an afternoon that celebrates your fabulousness.

Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala

This is the most exclusive evening of the year in the meetings industry. Dress for the occasion as we celebrate the leaders who elevate our events and spread joy and transformation. The spotlight is on you and your allies as we sing the praises of the Visionaries, Innovators, Industry Leaders, Stellar Performers, Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars. We invite winners from all years to join us as we celebrate greatness and encourage more of it in the years to come. This is where the movement happens.

In Partnership with JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

COUNTDOWN TO THE EVENT

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - All Times Local Standard Time

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Optional Offsite Reception

Friday, September 12, 2025 - All Times Local Standard Time

8:00 am- 9:00 am Breakfast: Check in and fuel your day with tasty morning bites
9:00 am - 10:30am Welcome Remarks & Opening Speaker
10:30 am - 11:15 am Keynote Speaker Session
11:15 am - 11:30 am Coffee Break
11:30 am - 12: 30 pm Keynote Speaker Session
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Ladies Who Lead Lunch: Provocateurs' Roundtable
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Smart Woman Experiential Boutique
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm #MeTime
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Awards Gala Welcome Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Smart Woman Summit Awards Gala & Dinner

MORE FEEDBACK FROM OUR ESTEEMED ATTENDEES

FAQ'S

Full Smart Woman Summit Conference and Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala pass (including a 1-year membership in Smart Woman VIP Club [a $199 value], welcome reception on September 12, gourmet meals, workshopping with peers, career-boosting speakers [see below], gala dinner and entertainment): Smart Woman Full Conference Pass & Awards Gala $799 Smart Woman Summit (conference only): $499 Smart Women in Meetings (Gala only): $499 Guest of Smart Women in Meetings Awards (Gala only): $249 Table for 8 for Smart Woman Summit and Awards Gala: $4,995

Full-Day Conference Attendee Welcome Reception on Thursday and all scheduled conference meals, General Sessions, Education Sessions, Gifting Experiences, and SWAG bag are included in your conference pass. Full-Day Conference Attendee & Gala & Awards Dinner Everything is included in the full-day conference pass and the awards gala and dinner. Travel and Hotel Accommodations are not included.

We ask that you RSVP for the Thursday evening welcome reception in your event profile. We assume you will be participating in all other scheduled events included in your purchased conference ticket.

Dress Code Casual Cocktail - Welcome Reception Business Attire - Conference & Education Sessions Prepare yourself for a day of Inspiration, Motivation, and Goal Setting. Formal - Reception & Gala Glam up for an elegant evening and walk the red carpet!

Yes! You will receive CEU credits for each Keynote session that you participate in. Our event team will submit them on our behalf within 7 days of the event.