By Beth Brennan and Paris Hull
The 2026 Women’s Leadership Forum, taking place March 3-5 in San Diego, California, is more than a leadership event—it’s a transformative experience designed to energize, equip and elevate women across every stage of their professional journey.
This year, attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of keynote presentations, interactive workshops and insightful panel discussions addressing the real-world challenges women face in the workplace today. While the full program is still being finalized, sessions will explore topics like leading through change, communication mastery, emotional intelligence, personal branding, strategic innovation and unlocking AI for career advantage.
Whether you're in the C-suite, mid-management or preparing for your next big step, the Forum provides powerful takeaways. Executives will gain fresh perspectives on inclusive leadership, industry trends and high-impact communication. Mid-level leaders will build skills to increase their influence, navigate organizational dynamics and lead cross-functional teams with confidence. And for emerging professionals, this event offers tangible tools to grow visibility, credibility and purpose-driven leadership.
What makes this forum truly unique is its ability to offer value at every level. First-time attendees walk away with a newfound sense of community and a roadmap for personal growth. Returning attendees find each year offers new insights, evolving content and deeper connections that continue to drive their professional momentum.
Beyond the sessions, the forum fosters meaningful peer networking, authentic conversations and actionable strategies that attendees can implement immediately. Supervisors across the industry consistently recommend this event because it develops confident, forward-thinking leaders who return with renewed energy and vision.
Studies continue to prove that companies with diverse leadership teams perform better—but change doesn’t happen by accident. Events like this are essential to developing the future of leadership in the automotive aftermarket and beyond.
Join us in San Diego and take the next bold step in your leadership journey. Because when women rise, the entire industry moves forward.