2027 CNY Women's Summit

2027 CNY Women’s Summit Hosted by CNY Women’s Network, the 2027 CNY Women's Summit marks six years of bringing ambitious women across Central New York together to learn, grow, and build relationships that move their careers, businesses, and lives forward. For 2027, we’re going back to our roots and reimagining the Summit around what our community needs most: real connection. That means more accessibility, opportunities for intentional conversation, a greater emphasis on networking and community-building, and less focus on stage content. Our vision is a Central New York where ambitious women don’t have to leave the region to find the mentorship, connection, and opportunity that move a career or business forward. They can find it right here, at one table. Because being in the right room matters. But being able to sit at the table, ask the question, meet the mentor, and actually get to know the woman next to you is where things start to move. Less time sitting in rows. More time at the table. What to Expect at the 2027 CNY Women’s Summit Hundreds of women professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers from across Central New York will come together for an immersive afternoon and evening of connection, mentorship, conversation, and celebration. This year, you’ll have more freedom to build your own Summit experience through: An inspiring keynote delivered by 1 local woman who has forged her own path in business and career One-on-one mentor conversations Facilitated group roundtable discussions Interactive brand activations and vendor experiences Intentional opportunities to network and engage with professional women from across Central New York Exciting raffles and a silent auction to benefit local women and girls A celebratory Champagne Toast to wrap up the Summit Come ready to listen, but more importantly, come ready to connect. Summit Itinerary 1:00 PMArrival + Registration 2:00–2:45 PMOpening Ceremony + Keynote Session 2:45–3:00 PMRelease to Breakouts 3:00–5:00 PMRoundtable Conversations + Speed Mentoring 5:00–6:00 PMCocktail Hour + Closing Remarks 5:45–8:00 PMSupper After Summit (separate ticket required -- more details to come!) Summit Content & Sessions Breakout Sessions & Roundtable Conversations This year, we’re moving away from a Summit built primarily around watching conversations happen on a stage. Instead, our roundtables are designed to bring you into the conversation. Facilitated small-group discussions will create space to ask questions, share perspectives, learn from women with different experiences, and connect around the topics affecting our careers, businesses, leadership, finances, health, and lives. Roundtable topics and facilitators will be announced as they are confirmed. Speed Mentoring Sometimes the conversation that moves you forward doesn’t need an hour. It needs the right person. Our 2027 Summit Mentors will be available for one-on-one conversations during our speed mentoring sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to ask a question, talk through an idea, gain perspective, or connect directly with a woman whose experience can help them move forward. 2027 Summit Mentor lineup coming soon! Champagne Toast & Cocktail Hour 5:00–6:00 PM We’ll bring everyone back together to close the Summit with good conversation, a special Champagne Toast, and time to celebrate the connections made throughout the afternoon. Visit with vendors. Find out who won the juicy raffles and silent auction item. Make new friends and catch up with old ones over drinks & snacks. Celebrating Her: Our 2026 Inspiring Woman At the 2026 CNY Women’s Summit, we introduced the Inspiring Woman Award, created by CNY Women’s Network in partnership with presenting sponsor Nascentia Health. The award honors a Central New York woman who leads with courage and vision while creating space for other women to rise. We were honored to name Lisa Marie Newcomb as our inaugural recipient. Lisa is the Founder and Wellness Facilitator at Thrive in Healing and Co-Founder of the Syracuse Yoga Collective. Meet Lisa + learn more about the 2026 Inspiring Woman Award Now Accepting Nominations for the 2027 Inspiring Woman Award! Deadline to nominate someone is February 4, 2027. 2027 Inspiring Woman Award Nomination Form A Look Back at the Experiences Our 2026 Partners Brought to Life Our sponsors do more than put their logos on the Summit. They help us create the moments attendees remember. Here are just a few ways our 2026 partners brought their brands into the Summit experience. Celebrate Women Who Lead Nascentia Health partnered with CNY Women’s Network to introduce our inaugural Inspiring Woman Award and honor a woman making a meaningful impact across our community. Reset. Recharge. Return. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique brought its Whisper Room experience to the Summit through a dedicated Recovery Lounge, giving attendees a space to recharge throughout the day. Sip, Connect & Celebrate NAVE Law Firm brought our Happy Hour to life, creating a celebratory space where attendees could continue connecting after the day’s programming. Put Your Brand Inside the Conversation Crouse Health sponsored our Know Your Worth conversation, aligning its brand with meaningful programming created for women in our community. Fuel the Connection Project Lean Nation Syracuse welcomed attendees with coffee, connection, and protein samples to help fuel the Summit experience. Outfit the Team Bayberry Uniform & Shoe outfitted our Summit team and brought a Scrubs & Self-Care giveaway into the attendee experience. Capture the Moment Capital Region Entertainment created a modern photo booth experience where attendees could capture and share memories from the Summit. What Could Your Brand Bring to the 2027 Summit? From programming and mentoring to hospitality, interactive brand activations, attendee experiences, content, and high-visibility partnerships, we work with sponsors to create opportunities that feel natural to the Summ