Groundbreaking Women Summit: 2024

March 08, 2024 at 14:29 PM EST

An Inspiring Summit in NYC Celebrating Leaders and Activists Finding New Ways to Advance Gender Equality

New York City, New York Mar 8, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Worth Media Group is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Groundbreaking Women Summit 2024, which will take place on May 9, 2024, in New York City at the SAP Executive Briefing Center. This summit will delve into the critical intersection of wealth, leadership, and impact, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to empower conversations to accelerate business and leadership equity.

Today, we announce the release of the Worth magazine issue centered around our annual Groundbreaking Women list, which honors women across various industries worldwide who have made noteworthy strides over the past year. This year's winners include:

Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO, IFundWomen
Misty Copeland, Prima Ballerina
Ava DuVernay, Film Director
Joanna Geraghty, President & CEO, JetBlue
Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer
La June Montgomery Tabron, President & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Illana Raia, Founder & CEO, Être
Janet Truncale, CEO, EY

Caitlin Clark, Athlete
Remy Drabkin, Mayor, McMinnville, OR
Rachel Floreani, Founder, Burlington Bio
Victoria James, Sommelier & Partner, COTE
Azra Kanji, Partner, Asitra Capital Partners
Dr. Sharon Malone, OB/GYN, Advocate
Neha Shukla, Chair of Generation AI Youth Council, World Economic Forum
Jocelyn Wyatt, Founder & CEO, Alight

Michelle Christensen, VP of Global Design, Karma Automotive
Tiffany Dufu, President, Tory Burch Foundation
Fereshteh Forough, Founder, Code to Inspire
Jennifer Justice, Founder & CEO, The Justice Dept.
Julie Uhrman, President & Cofounder, Angel City Football
Leena Nair, CEO, Chanel
Rachel Slaybaugh, Partner, DCVC
Michelle Zatlyn, Cofounder & COO, Cloudfare

Attendees can expect a dynamic event where women, some from the Groundbreaking Women list, invest in themselves, founders secure crucial funding, and female leaders thrive in the C-suite and boardroom. The summit promises to be a transformative experience at the forefront of advancing women's success in various sectors.

"The Groundbreaking Women Summit is a celebration of individuals who have made an extraordinary impact," according to Dan Costa, Editor-in-Chief of Techonomy and Chief Content Officer at Worth Media Group. "It is more than personal achievement, it is about lifting up their peers and their communities."

The noteworthy stage at the Groundbreaking Women Summit will host leading minds shaping the future who are dedicated to empowering women, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the business world. Trailblazing speakers joining us on stage are highlighted by the list of first commitments:

Laura Huston, Founder, Belle & Bottle
Illana Raia, Founder & CEO, Être
Neha Shukla, Chair of Generation AI Youth Council, World Economic Forum
Rachel Slaybaugh, Partner, DCVC
Josie Cox, Journalist & Author
Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO, IFundWomen
Jennifer Justice, Founder & CEO, The Justice Dept.

Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking event helping to shape the future of female leadership and entrepreneurship.

Groundbreaking Women Summit, an innovative franchise originally launched as the Women & Worth Summit, highlights opportunities for women to break the glass ceiling and create generational wealth, take on real, systemic challenges our world faces, and why accelerating impact is more crucial than ever. This summit has received generous sponsorship from industry leaders in the past. Companies like SAP.io, Wilmington Trust, Penta Group, Indeed, JP Morgan, Brown & Brown Insurance, Vista Jet, Shearman & Sterling, Hennessy XO, Deloitte, UBS, Hint Waters have demonstrated their commitment to driving innovation and sustainability by supporting this influential platform. For organizations interested in learning how they can get involved, please contact Worth Media Partnerships at advertising@worth.com.