Kentucky Women In Business 2026 Summit | Rising Above, Building Beyond

You’ve built something real.
You’ve moved past the starting line.
Now the question is not can you do it — it’s how far, how sustainably, and with whom.

The Rising Above, Building Beyond Summit is a curated, one-day leadership experience for women entrepreneurs who are ready to shift from momentum to meaning — from growth that reacts to growth that compounds.

Hosted by the Women’s Business Center, this March gathering at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington is designed for founders and leaders who have already proven their resilience and are now focused on clarity, capacity, and long-term impact.

This is not about doing more.
It’s about leading differently.

Why Attend

This summit is intentionally designed to support women who are no longer building from survival, but from vision.

You’ll walk away with:

• Strategic perspective to rise above noise, urgency, and outdated patterns of leadership
• CEO-level insight that supports scaling people, systems, and impact, not just revenue
• Grounded tools for navigating growth, advocacy, and decision-making in uncertain environments
• Meaningful connection with women who value depth, integrity, and shared success

What to Expect

The day unfolds as a guided arc — designed to meet you where you are and expand what’s possible.

• Keynote & Spotlight Talks
  Thoughtful, experience-driven insights from leaders shaping business, culture, and community beyond the individual level.
• Panel Conversations
  Honest dialogue around advocacy, leadership responsibility, and the systems that influence how businesses grow and who they serve.
• Curated Breakouts & Table Conversations
  Expert-led spaces for reflection, integration, and practical guidance — designed to support conversation without overwhelm.
• Intentional Networking
  Connection that feels natural, unforced, and aligned — focused on relationships that last beyond the day.

The Throughline

Rising Above is about perspective.
Building Beyond is about responsibility.

This summit is for women ready to lead sustainable ecosystems , rooted in clarity, collaboration, and long-term vision.

Join us this March in Lexington and take your next step.

ADD ON OPTION:

Women in Business Summit x Women Who Thrive Happy Hour
Sponsored by Thrv Foundation

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us for an exclusive VIP cocktail hour at Old North Bar immediately following the Women in Business Summit from 4-6 pm.

Co-hosted by the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky and Women Who Thrive, and proudly sponsored by Thryv Foundation, this curated networking experience brings together founders, executives, and influential women leaders for intentional connection and celebration.

This intimate gathering is designed to spark high-level conversations, meaningful introductions, and powerful collaborations in an elevated setting.