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A Two-Day Summit Designed to Connect, Educate, and Empower Women-Owned Businesses
Join corporate leaders, procurement & responsible sourcing professionals, entrepreneurs, and community advocates for two days of connection, learning, innovation, and impact.
August 13th & August 14th, 2026
Dublin Ranch Golf Course & McGrail Vineyards and Winery · California
Driving Opportunities. Building Connections.
August 13th, 2026
Dublin Ranch Golf Course · Dublin, CA
An exclusive relationship-building and community investment experience designed to bring together corporate leaders and women-owned businesses in a dynamic environment.Highlights Include:
Executive Networking
Corporate Engagement
Relationship Building
Business Connections
Community Investment Experience
Awards Reception
Opportunities to Connect with Industry Leaders
Agenda
More information coming soon.
Empowering Women-Owned Businesses Through Education and Innovation
August 14th, 2026
McGrail Vineyards and Winery · Livermore, CA
A full day of learning, collaboration, and business development featuring industry experts, corporate leaders, and successful entrepreneurs.Featured Topics:
Procurement & Responsible Sourcing
Access to Capital
Leadership Development
Technology & Innovation
Corporate Engagement
Networking Opportunities
Agenda
| Program | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome from WBEC-Pacific | 1:00 - 1:05pm |
| Opening Keynote Presented by Nathalie Molina Niño | 1:05 - 2:00pm |
| Networking Break | 2:00 - 2:10pm |
| The Future of Business: What Every WBE Needs to Know | 2:10 - 3:10pm |
| Networking Break | 3:10 - 3:20pm |
| Preparing Suppliers for Future Corporate Opportunities | 3:20 - 4:20pm |
| Networking Break | 4:20 - 4:30pm |
| Helping Businesses Prepare for Tomorrow | 4:30 - 5:30pm |
| Closing Remarks | 5:30 - 5:45pm |
| Dinner | 5:45 - 7:00pm |
| Live Music on the Patio | 7:00pm |
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE: Nathalie Molina Niño
President - Known
Nathalie Molina Niño works where capital, power, and consequence meet. An investor and operator, she has spent her career navigating moments of scale and transition. She is President of Known and Built, a Fund as a Service company, and the author of LEAPFROG: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs, published by Penguin Random House and named by Book Authority as one of the Best CEO Books of All Time. Her current series, Leap Again: No More Someday, brings together writing and speaking on change, pressure, belonging, and rebuilding without waiting for perfect conditions. Her work spans public and private sector advisory roles, board service across health, equity, and consumer organizations, and operating experience scaling a multinational business across more than 30 countries. You can find her and her work in places like Time Magazine, Newsweek, the Boston Globe, MSNBC, and CNBC.
SPONSORSHIPS
Want to sponsor the ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] Summit? Contact us at [email protected] to begin.
Platinum Sponsor — $10,000
Three Foursomes (12 Golfers) - August 13th
Premier Recognition
Prominent Logo Placement
Event Visibility Throughout the Golf Tournament
12 Tickets to INNOVATE[HER] - August 14th
Gold Sponsor — $7,500
Two Foursomes (8 Golfers) - August 13th
Prominent Recognition
Logo Placement Across Event Materials
8 Tickets to INNOVATE[HER] - August 14th
Silver Sponsor — $5,000
One Foursome (4 Golfers) - August 13th
Recognition Throughout the Event
Branding Opportunities Across Tournament Activities
4 Tickets to INNOVATE[HER] - August 14th
Golf Tournament Lunch Sponsor — $5,000
One Foursome (4 Golfers) - August 13th
Recognition Throughout the Event
Branding Opportunities Across Tournament Activities
Golf Awards & Networking Reception Sponsor — $5,000
One Foursome (4 Golfers) - August 13th
Recognition Throughout the Event
Branding Opportunities Across Tournament Activities
Hole Sponsor — $1,000
Recognition Throughout the Event - August 13th
Branding Opportunities Across Tournament Activities
1 ticket to the ELEVATE[HER] Golf Awards & Networking Event - August 13th
1 Ticket to INNOVATE[HER] - August 14th
À La Carte Enhancement Options
ELEVATE[HER] Golf Package: $100 - August 13th
5 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
4 MulligansOpportunity Drawing Tickets: $20 for 2 Tickets
Merchandise Credit: $10
Expo Table: $250
Want to sponsor the ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] Summit? Contact us at [email protected] to begin.
SPONSORSHIPS
Thank you to our ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] event & summit sponsors — this two-day summit comes to life with their contributions.
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INNOVATE[HER] Sponsors
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Want to sponsor the ELEVATE[HER] + INNOVATE[HER] Summit? Contact us at [email protected] to begin.
HOTELS
Rates are subject to change
| Hotel | Standard Rate | AAA / AARP / Military Est. Rate | Driving Distance to ELEVATE[HER] | Driving Distance to INNOVATE[HER] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton | $122 | $109.80 | 2 miles | 12 miles |
| The Rose Hotel | $287 | $258.30 | 6 miles | 8 miles |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Livermore | $158 | $142.20 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Livermore | $172 | $154.80 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Residence Inn Livermore | $173 | $155.70 | 3 miles | 5 miles |
| Hampton Inn Livermore | $115 | $103.50 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Hilton Garden Inn Livermore | $100 | $90 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Courtyard Livermore | $198 | $178.20 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Livermore | $139 | $125.10 | 4 miles | 5 miles |
| Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn | $104 | $93.60 | 5 miles | 6 miles |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Livermore | $131 | $117.90 | 5 miles | 6 miles |