2026 Women In Automotive® Conference Agenda: July 17–20
Subject to change, please stay tuned for updates.
Friday
July 17, 2026
Registration
Registration Open
Networking
Welcome Drinks
Saturday
July 18, 2026
Networking
Kelley Reis' Morning Walk
Registration
Registration
Mentoring
Mentoring Session
Break
Lunch Break
Lunch is on your own today and will not be provided. Please plan accordingly.
Community
Friends of Bill W Meeting
General Session
Welcome Remarks
Be the CIO of Your Conference Experience: Illuminate What Matters and Make It Count
Curiosity as Currency: Using Conversation to Build Confidence and Capability
From Accident to On Purpose!
The Seat at the Table Playbook: From Mentorship to Sponsorship
Kanchana Sundaram & Sarah Mulryan
US Auto Market Reshaped Not Rebounding: Winning in Automotive's Next Chapter
Break
PM Break
Truth Over Approval: The Leadership Choice Women Eventually Face
Moments of Truth: Dispelling Hype to Deliver Positive Outcomes
Don't Hand Them the Pen: Reclaiming Your Voice In a World That Tries To Define You
Power Moves: A Woman's Guide to Networking
How to Hire GOATs
General Session
General Remarks
General Session | Panel
Social Media Influencer Panel
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How Social Media Is Driving Today's Automotive Business
Moderated by Shasta Haddock | Panelists: Crissy Burton, Sheridan Schreiber, Andrea Anderson, Abby Wells
General Session
General Remarks
General Session
Scholarship Announcement
General Session
Recognition for Women In Automotive® and Closing Remarks by Eliana
Networking
Sponsored Cocktail Party
Featuring the PayJunction embroidery experience
Break
Dinner Break
Dinner is on your own this evening and will not be provided. Please plan accordingly.
Evening Event
Pajama Party
Movie night, embroidery experience sponsored by , and Bingo sponsored by 
Sunday
July 19, 2026
Networking
Alison Rank's Morning Walk
Breakfast
Breakfast Buffet
Provided by Women In Automotive®
Community
Worship with Dara Koenig
General Session
Day 2 Welcome
General Session | Panel
Northwood University Panel
Fueled: The Art of Delivering a World Class Customer Experience
Moderated by Hailey Dyer | Panelists: Alexandra Kinney, Dylan Markovic, Preston Herdell
General Session
Northwood Scholarship Announcement by Elgie Bright
Break
Morning Break
General Session
General Remarks
General Session
Charity - Strings for Hope
Lunch & Fireside Chat
Lunch is provided
Moderated by David Spisak, with Ashley Cavazos and Veronica Dunford
Bust through the Blocks
The Customer Experience: Your Competitive Advantage
Women Who Drive Change: Building Cultures Where Female Talent Thrives
Driving Connection: How NIL Partnerships with Female Athletes Can Transform Automotive Marketing
Plot Twist: Your Financial Comeback Starts Now
Ignite Your Spark: Rekindling Passion in your Automotive Journey
I Made it to the Big Kid Table, Now What?
From Survival Mode to Sales Leader: How Trauma Built My Unshakeable Edge
Lead Where You Are: Building Women's Groups That Work
The Right Mentor Matters: What to Look For (and What to Avoid) in Automotive
Break
Afternoon Break
Avoiding Burnout: Leading with Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
Discover Your EQ Superpowers and Kryptonite: Assess, Reflect, Rise
Flipping It Over
How to Start Leading When You're Already Performing
A Step-by-Step System for Getting More Warm Referrals
General Session
General Remarks
General Session
Closing Remarks
Break
Time To Get Ready For Gala
Semi-formal / cocktail attire for tonight's Gala
Networking
Gala Cocktail Reception
Live Entertainment by Prestige Performances
Evening Event
Gala & Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony, Women At the Wheel and Guest Keynote Speaker David Spisak
Buffet dinner provided
Monday
July 20, 2026
Breakfast
Breakfast Buffet
Provided by Women In Automotive®
General Session
Day 3 Welcome
General Session | Panel
Dynatron Panel
Leading Forward: Women Shaping the Future of Fixed Operations Technology
Moderated by Jennifer Dodos | Panelists: Maureen Martin, Jessica Carroll, Misty Erhart
General Session
Keiser Scholarship Announcement by Dr. Martha Rader
Break
Morning Break
General Session Keynote
Nobody Handed Me a Seat: What Being the Only Woman in Racing Taught Me About Resilience
General Session
Closing Remarks, Prizes and Announcements
Resources
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