LeadHER Summit
The Premier Event for Women Department Leaders
As a department leader, you are the driving force behind your team’s success. You execute strategy, manage people and priorities, and ensure your department is aligned with the bigger vision. But leadership at this level comes with its own challenges
—and you shouldn’t have to figure it all out alone.
Houston, TX
November 3-4, 2025
What is LeadHER Summit?
The LeadHER Community Summit—the premier event designed specifically for women leaders who run departments, manage teams, and execute at a high level. This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders, gain real-world strategies, and walk away with tools you can implement immediately.
What to Expect:
✨ Keynote Speakers – Hear from dynamic, experienced leaders who share their insights on leadership, team dynamics, and career growth.
✨ Workshops – Interactive sessions designed to help you strengthen your leadership, improve team performance, and navigate challenges with confidence.
✨ Connections That Matter – Network with a community of powerhouse department leaders who understand your role and are here to support and uplift you.
LeadHER Summit isn’t just an event—it’s a game-changer for women department leaders.
If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership, build meaningful connections, and gain the strategies you need to thrive, this is where you need to be.
Secure your spot and experience the power of LeadHER Summit.
*The hotel group rate is valid until October 14, 2025.
Location:
Houston, Texas
Dates:
November 3-4, 2025
Keynote Speakers:
Kristie Clayton, Founder
Mary Pat Knight, Leaders Inspired CEO
A Leadership Conference Built for Women Who Drive Departmental Result
LeadHER Summit is more than an event—it’s a gathering of powerhouse women leaders who are driving their teams toward success. This is your space to engage in meaningful conversations, gain valuable insights, and build lasting connections with like-minded leaders who understand the challenges and triumphs of department leadership.
Designed for C-Suite leaders, VPs, Directors, and Managers, LeadHER Summit is where strategic leadership meets decisive action. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and hands-on discussions, you’ll walk away with the tools, strategies, and connections to elevate your leadership.
Whether you're looking to learn from high-performing companies, exchange best practices, or refine your leadership approach, this summit will empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Step into a room where your leadership is valued, your voice is heard, and your success is amplified.
You’ll feel the connection you’ve been longing for.
LeadHER Summit 2025 Speakers
Founder & CEO, FEM
Founder & Leadership Coach, Create Purpose
Fractional Integrator, Catalyst
President, G&G Industrial Lighting
CEO & Founder, Kim Boudreau Smith Inc
Founder | Fractional Integrator | CXO, Kristyn Drennen Coaching
LeadHER Summit Agenda
Monday, November 3rd
8:00AM - 10:00AM (Registration)
8:00AM - 10:00PM
Registration
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Opening Ceremony
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Opening Keynote
Kristie Clayton
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Lunch
12:30PM - 4:30PM
Workshop
Mary Pat Knight
4:30PM - 4:45PM
Daily Wrap Up
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Cocktails & Connections
Tuesday, November 4th
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Breakfast
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakout (2)
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Networking Break
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Breakout (2)
Nicole Mennicke
Katie Sandquist
10:15AM - 10:30AM
Networking Break
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Closing Keynote
Kim Boudreau Smith
Kristyn Drennen
Zach Arend
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Closing Ceremony
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This is the only conference for women second in command leaders running on an operating system. The strategies you learn and the resources you take home can be put into practice immediately, making Summit your highest impact educational event of the year.
*The hotel group rate is valid until October 14, 2025.
