2026 LeadHERship Summit
Registration closes on October 6, 2026
For questions about the Summit, please contact [email protected]
About
Join Women in Healthcare for the 8th Annual LeadHERship Summit 2026 in Houston, Texas!
The Summit features women from across the country in the healthcare industry who have excelled in their careers through adversity and with sponsorship. Thought-provoking panel discussions and break-out sessions will allow the audience to look within themselves to be the change that promotes women in leadership, and challenges the individual to eliminate boundaries put on their professional growth.
The 2026 Summit will be bigger and better! Come to expand your healthcare community with women from across the US and Canada. Hosted by the local Houston Chapter and the National organization, all chapters come together for 2.5 days of networking, education, growth, mentorship and more!
The 2026 Summit Theme is....
"Generation WE: Perspectives"
Why Attend?
Here’s what many of our valued supporters and foundational members say are the key reasons for their investment in Women In Healthcare and why YOU should consider attending:
Networking. Growth. Mentorship. Empowerment. Professional Development
1. Open your network within the professional community - Share with hundreds of women in the healthcare industry during our dedicated networking, awards luncheon, special welcoming reception event and breakout educational sessions. Expand your interests along with new ideas for inspiration.
2. Experience and learn new leadership skills - Gain knowledge and valuable strategies from credible leaders and other successful people. Bring back valuable, shareable experiences to your team or organization from executive coaches and experts. Women in Healthcare takes its mission seriously and lives out its values by providing members with unique education and mentorship programs.
3. Support and empower your fellow women in the healthcare industry - Experience our exciting awards ceremony and educational Summit programs for all disciplines.
4. Gather key insights from healthcare's leading executives - Learn from the best! They provide a window into their professional and personal struggles, and how they were able to rise to the top. Ask real questions during our panel and continue the conversation with top level healthcare leaders over our interactive lunch event.
5. Enhance your professional development or healthcare education - Receive practical and informational takeaways to apply to your own professional investment and your specific career needs. Learn new ideas, tools and resources. This will further both the professional and personal development of those who work with and serve healthcare clients across the country.
6. Elevate your organization’s brand and commitment to Equality – Take your brand to the next level. Amplify your brand awareness as a speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, and attendee of the summit. Add gender equality, diversity, etc.
Who Attends
The WIH LeadHERship Summit 2026 is geared towards those in administration, operations, and facilities, as well as those interested in management and leadership positions in healthcare. The Summit is designed for professional women in the healthcare industry—from students to executives—who are interested in professional development, education, and the excellence of women in the professional environment. Women In Healthcare is proudly represented by a diverse group of women from across the US.
Registration closes on October 6, 2026
Travel & Accommodations
Transportation:
George Bush International Airport (IAH)
Distance from Property: 20 Miles
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Distance from Property: 11 Miles
Parking:
The hotel offers valet parking. Parking charges will be billed to your room.
- Valet parking: $59
Privacy Room for New Mothers
The hotel will offer our guests a private hotel guestroom near the main lobby as an area designated for all-day, accessible use for new mothers.
WIH Group Rate
For the dates of Nov 4-Nov 6th, Hotel ZaZa offers WIH LeadHERship attendees a group rate of $239 per night (plus tax and applicable fees).
Please email [email protected] if you experience any issues with the room block.
2026 Summit Pricing
*For organizations interested in registering 6 or more employees, you can receive a group discount. To submit this request, please contact [email protected].
Registration closes on October 6, 2026
Exhibit or Sponsor
Women in Healthcare’s Summit attracts hundreds of women from across the US. With over 90+ organizations represented, the LeadHERship Summit brings together perspectives from all companies and systems in healthcare. The attendee mix includes 63% of attendees at Director-level and above – women who are leaders in their field, key decision makers, and influencers. Sponsors not only gain organizational recognition, expand their network and engage with top level c-suites, but they also gain the opportunity of professional development and education.
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring or learning more, please contact us at [email protected].