WOMEN’S POWER BREAKFAST | NYC 2026

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026

THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Get ready, the Women's Power Breakfast NYC is back, and this is one morning you won't want to miss. On Friday, September 18th, 2026, we're returning to The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad for a morning of bold ideas, real talk, and powerful women who are changing the game across every industry.

Expect fireside chats and panels that spark, inspire, and challenge; featuring an extraordinary lineup of female leaders, innovators, and changemakers:

  • Master of Ceremonies:

    • Jennifer Valoppi, Founder & President, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program

  • Keynote:

    • Lydia Fenet, Founder, The Lydia Fenet Agency

  • Fireside Chat:

    • Susan Magrino, Founder, Magrino PR

    • Emilia Fazzalari, Co-Founder, Cincoro Tequila

  • Building Legacy:

    • Phebe Wahl, Editor-in-Chief, Modern Luxury & Manhattan Magazine

    • Dr. Barbara Sturm, Founder, Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics

    • Nadja Swarovski, Board Member, Swarovski

    • Tara Rudes-Dann, Fashion Director & Principal, L’Agence

  • The Business of Art:

    • Isolde Brielmaier, Chief Strategy Officer, Work of Art Holdings (WOAH)

    • Yvonne Force Villareal, Founding Partner, Culture Corps, and Co-Founder Art Production Fund

    • Fairfax Dorn, Founder, Fairfax Dorn Projects and Co-Founder, Ballroom Marfa

    • Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, Founder, Salon 94

  • Next Generation:

    • Sali Christeson, Founder & CEO, Argent

    • Carlota Andrés, Board Member and Brand Development & Operations Associate, José Andrés Group

    • Danielle Naftali, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales + Design, Naftali Group

  • Philanthropy:

    • Megan Salt, Co-Founder, Salt + Ruttner Communications

    • Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, Glam4Good

    • Kinga Lampert, Chairwoman Emeritus, Breast Cancer Research Foundation

These are the conversations on innovation, leadership, creativity, and impact you’ll be talking about long after you leave the room.

Our signature half-day business conference brings it all: a beautiful breakfast curated by the José Andrés Group, exclusive access to our Female-Founded Marketplace, and thought-provoking discussions that will leave you energized and ready to take on your next big move. The morning wraps with a networking reception where the connections keep going; because the best ideas don't stop when the panel ends.

We're honored to partner with Modern Luxury & Manhattan Magazine as our official media partner, helping us bring this celebration of women's leadership to an even wider audience.

With gratitude to our Breakfast Club Host Committee, whose support and belief in our mission make this event possible:

Daniella Busto - Ann Dexter-Jones - Fairfax Dorn - Ayla Farnos- Claudia Fleming - Yvonne Force Villareal - Cristina Grajales - Jeanne Greenberg - Trisha Gregory - Kim Heirston - Lauren Huff - Tracy Huff - Natalia Kanavos - Nathalie Kaplan - Layla Lowenstein - Maria Marshall - Gillian Miniter - Ellen Niven - Norma Olarte Becker - Elizabeth Raboy - Nicoline Roth - Christine Schwarzman - Karen St.Paul - Mary Alice Stephenson - Jennifer Valoppi - Vanessa von Bismarck - Sarah Wetenhall

This year, we're continuing our partnership with the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program and true to our mission, 100% of ticket proceeds go directly to their organization, supporting their work empowering young women to reach their full potential.

Don't wait — seats are limited, and this is the room you want to be in!

*All tickets are final sale and non-refundable.Women's Power Series is not responsible for any issues, scams, or invalid tickets purchased through third-party sellers or resellers.

15+

SPEAKERS

200+

ATTENDEES

10+

MARKETPLACE VENDORS

OUR SPEAKER LINE-UP | NYC 2026

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EVENT PROGRAM

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What to Expect

1.

Insightful Panels & Conversations

Hear from industry leaders in hospitality, sports, and beauty & wellness as they share candid stories, bold ideas, and strategies for success.

2.

Interactive Learning & Inspiration

Engage in thought-provoking discussions and walk away with tangible tools and takeaways to elevate your career, creativity, and purpose.

3.

Meaningful Connections

Network with ambitious women, founders, and innovators who are redefining leadership and shaping the future across industries.

4.

Curated Female-Founded Marketplace

Explore our exclusive marketplace spotlighting female-founded brands, offering the perfect mix of discovery, shopping, and inspiration.

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