NCEO Women's Summit

Registration is open!

Limited to 150 attendees!

We can't wait to learn with you at the gorgeous Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel. 

All meeting registrations must be prepaid. 

Interested in bringing your entire leadership team? If you bring a group of 3+, additional discounts can be applied. Please contact eventhelp@nceo.org for more information.

Please renew your membership before registering. This will ensure you get access to the best rate. 

Pricing

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration at any time and receive a refund, minus an administrative fee of $100.00 per person, until December 5, 2025, at 12 a.m. After December 5, if you wish to cancel, you will receive a refund, less an administrative fee of $175.00 per person, until January 12, 2026, at 12 a.m. After January 12, 2026, no refunds or credits will be given.

Event Location

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel

1617 Southeast 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Phone: (954) 626-1700

Reservation Details

The call for speakers is now open!

We're seeking dynamic speakers to share their expertise at our Women's Summit in Fort Lauderdale, FL. There is no speaking fee associated with this speaking slot. Deadline to apply is November 13th. For more details on fees and benefits, please begin the application process here: 

What You'll Gain:

This is your opportunity to have your voice become part of a movement that's reshaping workplace culture and advancing women's leadership in employee ownership. The strategies and stories you share will ripple through organizations, creating measurable impact long after the summit ends. Access an exclusive network of emerging and seasoned leaders who are actively building inclusive, employee-owned workplaces. These aren't just connections—they're collaborators, mentors, and champions of your continued success.

Join us in cultivating the leaders who will define the future of employee ownership. Your insights, your story, and your vision belong at the center of this conversation.

Speaker Requirements

• Content should be 40% presenter-led education and 60% hands-on small group activity
• Activity session titles, descriptions, and learning objectives are fixed. You are applying to speak in one of the sessions outlined in the speaker guidelines. 

Ready to position yourself as a thought leader in the ESOP space? Submit your speaker application today! Deadline to apply is November 13th.

Speaker Guidelines

1. Day 1 Monday, February 2, 2026
2. Day 2 Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Why This Partnership Matters

The employee ownership sector represents over $2 trillion in assets and employs more than 14 million Americans. This exclusive workshop creates an opportunity for strategic partners to connect with the CEOs, senior executives, and emerging leaders who are driving transformation across employee-owned enterprises.

Your Gateway to Influential Decision-Makers

This intimate gathering brings together women who control purchasing decisions, shape company culture, and drive strategic initiatives at organizations with collective revenues in the billions. Unlike traditional conferences where your message gets lost in the noise, this workshop creates genuine connection opportunities through extended networking sessions, peer mentoring roundtables, and interactive workshops.

Direct Access to Key Relationships:

• Face-to-face interactions with C-suite executives and rising stars
• Thought leadership positioning through content integration
• 48 hours of concentrated engagement and relationship building
• Follow-up opportunities through our post-event community platform

The ROI of Supporting Women in Leadership

Companies with diverse leadership teams outperform their peers by 25-35%. By supporting this workshop, you're investing in the pipeline of leaders who will drive the next generation of high-performing employee-owned companies.

Tangible Business Benefits:

• Brand association with leadership development and employee ownership values
• Pipeline development for future business relationships and partnerships
• Market intelligence through direct engagement with sector leaders
• Competitive differentiation as an organization that invests in people-centered leadership

Ready to explore partnership opportunities? See the packages below to understand how your organization can engage with these leaders and support the advancement of women in employee ownership.