Building on the success of our inaugural event in August 2025 in NYC, Newsweek is proud to present our Women’s Global Impact Forum LA, a one day event which aims to connect senior female executives - across industries and job functions - and their “rising stars” - women who are on the path to C-suite and boards. The event is an opportunity for our guests to innovate, share their bold visions for leadership, the future of work and how they will leave a positive and lasting IMPACT on the world.

Progress toward gender equity in the workplace continues even as challenges remain. From the lingering wage gap and unconscious biases to underrepresentation in executive roles and workplace harassment, women navigate a professional landscape that demands resilience and advocacy.

Despite these obstacles, many companies are stepping up to foster environments where women can thrive. Join us as we celebrate and call attention to these great leaders and companies - and learn from some of the world's most inspiring women.

 

The event originated in NYC on 5 Aug 2025 , where we had 300+ guests connect and share. You can watch the panels from the NYC event below:

SPEAKERS

Jennifer H. Cunningham

Editor in Chief

Newsweek

Kristin Bertell

Chief Philanthropy Officer

City of Hope

Stacey Politi

Chief Marketing Officer

IPSY

Holly Shelton

Chief Product Officer

Oura

Anastasia Soare

Founder & CEO

Anastasia Beverly Hills

AGENDA

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration & Light Breakfast
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
The Sponsorship Effect: How Women Elevate Other Women

Behind every successful woman is often another woman - or man - who championed her potential. This session explores the power of sponsorship—how intentional advocacy, visibility, and opportunity-sharing can accelerate women’s advancement into leadership roles. Unlike mentorship, sponsorship demands action: putting someone’s name forward, opening doors, and amplifying their impact. These executives will share real-world examples of how women can use their influence to create systemic change, build equitable workplaces, and ensure that talent and leadership pipelines remain rich with diverse voices.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Leading Through Change: How Women Navigate Transformation and Risk

In times of disruption and uncertainty, effective leadership requires vision, adaptability, and courage—qualities that women leaders consistently bring to the forefront. This panel explores how women across industries are driving transformation, making bold decisions amid risk, and turning challenge into opportunity. From leading digital reinvention to navigating organizational change and global crises, these executives will share their playbooks for resilience, authenticity, and strategic foresight.

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Fireside Chat
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Networking Break
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
The Power of the Pivot: Reinvention as a Career Strategy

In a rapidly evolving world, career success isn’t defined by a straight line—it’s shaped by the ability to adapt, evolve, and reinvent. This session dives into how women leaders have embraced career pivots as powerful strategies for growth, resilience, and fulfillment. From shifting industries to stepping into entrepreneurship or redefining leadership roles, these trailblazers will share how they turned uncertainty into opportunity and aligned their careers with purpose and passion. 

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
From Hollywood to Healthtech: Women Redefining Innovation Across Sectors

Innovation doesn’t belong to one industry—it’s a mindset. In this dynamic cross-sector conversation, trailblazing women from entertainment, technology, healthcare, and beyond share how they’re rewriting the rules of creativity, leadership, and impact. From storytelling that shapes culture to technologies that transform lives, these leaders are breaking silos and proving that bold ideas can thrive anywhere. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to drive innovation in vastly different environments, the value of diverse perspectives in problem-solving, and how lessons from one industry can spark breakthroughs in another. 

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Fireside Chat
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Industry Focus: Women Transforming Healthcare

Across every corner of the healthcare ecosystem, women are driving change—from pioneering medical research and digital health innovation to leading health systems and shaping patient-centered policy. This session highlights the visionaries redefining how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced. Panelists will explore the intersection of leadership, technology, and equity—sharing how they’re improving outcomes, increasing accessibility, and humanizing healthcare in an era of rapid transformation.

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
The CEO Mindset: How Women are Shaping Corporate Strategy and Growth

Today’s most visionary CEOs are redefining what leadership looks like—balancing innovation with empathy, growth with purpose, and strategy with social responsibility. In this forward-looking discussion, women at the helm of major organizations share how they’re driving transformation, navigating global challenges, and steering their companies toward sustainable success. From leveraging emerging technologies to building inclusive cultures and reimagining business models, these leaders reveal the mindset and decision-making frameworks that fuel modern growth. 

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Fireside Chat
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Investing in the Next Wave of Female Founders

Despite record-breaking innovation and entrepreneurial momentum, female founders still receive a fraction of global venture funding. This session brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are changing that narrative—building the networks, capital flows, and ecosystems that empower women-led startups to thrive. Panelists will discuss how they identify high-potential founders, the unique advantages of diverse leadership teams, and the strategies driving measurable returns on inclusive investment.

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Tech Savvy: Using Technology as a Career Advantage

In every industry, digital fluency has become a superpower—and women who embrace technology are redefining what leadership and innovation look like. This session explores how professionals at every stage of their careers can leverage emerging tools, from AI and data analytics to digital platforms, to accelerate growth, visibility, and impact. Panelists will share real-world stories of how mastering technology has opened doors, enhanced decision-making, and fueled creativity.

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Wellness & Wearables — The New Leadership Advantage

Wellness is no longer just about tracking steps and sleep—it’s a powerful asset for women leaders everywhere. In this session, we'll explore how next-gen wearables and digital wellness platforms are transforming women’s health and leadership. We’ll examine emerging tech and spotlight how women executives are using technology to optimize not only their health, but their leadership impact. 

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Ideas You Can Act On and Closing Remarks
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Reception

Impact Ticket

Your Impact Ticket gets you complete access to all content, networking sessions and meals.

Early Bird Rate: $799 USD - expires 30 January 2026

Rates increase on 31 January 2026 to $999 USD

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