Winning Women Conference
Winning With AI: Equipping Women to Lead Teams Powered by Humans and AI
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as Young Ambitious One and HuCapital present the Winning Women NYC Conference, a premier Management & Leadership event designed for early management to director-level professionals and entrepreneurs. This conference equips women with the strategies, skills, and community needed to become future Fortune 500 executives and successful founders.
Check out the: Winning Women Website
Dress Code**: Corporate Chic — shades of pink, and/or orange recommended
Bring your ID for check in at the building's front desk
Event open to Women & Allies
After welcoming 200+ rising leaders last year, we return in 2026 to ensure women are prepared to lead the AI-powered future of work. This year’s theme? Winning With AI: Equipping Women to Lead Teams Powered by Humans and AI.
What to Expect
A full day of actionable insights, powerful speakers, and meaningful connections!
Dynamic Tracks & Workshops
🔀 Choose Your Path: Workshops Designed for You
Career Advancement Pathway
Gain clarity and direction with sessions focused on advancing your career, building executive presence, and strategically using tech and AI to accelerate your growth.Entrepreneurship Pathway
Learn how to simplify operations, scale sustainably, and strengthen your business model using technology and AI-driven tools.
Wellness Experience: Learn practical mental and physical approaches to stress management.
Inspiring Panels: Learn from trailblazing women leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of business, technology, and personal advancement.
Meaningful Networking: Forge powerful connections with professionals, founders, and executives to elevate your career, business, and community.
Interactive Experiences: Engage with curated activations, vendors, giveaways, and exclusive resources designed to empower your 2026 journey.
🗓️ Event Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Registration Opens
Check in, enjoy light refreshments, coffee, and connect with fellow attendees.
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Welcoming Remarks
Hosted by Magic Washington
A warm welcome to officially kick off the day, introduce the Winning Women co-founders, and walk through what to expect.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Morning Wellness Stretch
Hosted by Norhan Ahmed
Begin the day grounded and energized. This guided wellness session blends gentle movement, breath, and intention-setting to help you release tension, gain clarity, and step into the day feeling aligned and empowered.
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Opening Panel
Winning With AI - Women Leaders Panel
Moderated by Jerlisa “Juju” Fontaine
Join an inspiring roundtable featuring women executives from Fortune 500 companies, visionary founders, and seasoned venture leaders as they unpack what leadership looks like in the age of AI. Expect candid insights on building influence, leading teams of people and AI, and navigating power.Panelists
- Silvia Diaz-Roa: VP, Product @ JP Morgan Chase
- Kate Hernandez: Founder @ PostParty
- Chelsea Ransom-Cooper: Founder @ Zenith Wealth Partners
🔀 Morning Workshop Pathway 1 (Choose One)
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Career Pathway
Winning Career Strategies: Mapping Your Career Climb with Tech & AI Led by Young Ambitious One
Designed for professionals seeking a promotion, new role, or career pivot, this session leverages AI to build a clear career roadmap, elevate resumes, and strengthen leadership positioning.
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Future Forward: Scaling Smarter & Winning with Tech & AI Led by Njeri Grevious, AI Product Manager @ Microsoft
Empowering entrepreneurs to integrate AI tools and technology to streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive scalable long-term business growth.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break, Vendor Marketplace, Coaching Lounge, & Networking
Lunch Break - We have two onsite food vendors offering lunch specials during the lunch and networking break from 12:00–1:30 PM. Attendees will be able to purchase meals directly from them.
Vendor Marketplace
Explore a curated marketplace of brands and service providers offering exclusive products, professional services, career resources, innovative tools, and engaging onsite activations.Career & Leadership Coaching Lounge we will have limited complimentary 15-minute 1:1 sessions with experienced coaches designed to help you move with clarity and confidence. Whether you are navigating leadership at a higher level or figuring out your next professional move, this space is built for real-time strategy and support.
— Executive Coaching is designed for senior leaders, founders, and decision makers who want to sharpen their leadership presence, strengthen communication, navigate complex team dynamics, and think more strategically at the top. Led by Shanae Brown, ICF Executive Coach & Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee— Career Coaching is ideal for professionals at any stage who are exploring a pivot, aiming for a promotion, refining their resume or personal brand, or seeking clarity on their next step. Led by Erica Strunkey Founder & Principal Consultant @ E.Legacy Consulting Firm
🔀 Afternoon Workshop Pathway 2 (Choose One)
1:40 PM – 2:30 PM
Career Pathway
Leading Like a CEO: Elevating Your Executive Presence, Influence, and Team Management Led by Shanae Brown, ICF Executive Coach & Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee
Designed to develop confident leaders who embody executive presence, influence effectively, lead high-performing teams, and empower others to succeed.Entrepreneurship Pathway
Startup Success: Optimizing Your Business Model for Profitability Led by Monica Roman, Chief of Staff/ Investor @ Visible Hands
Supporting founders in developing, testing, and strengthening profitable business models for service- and product-based businesses, with a focus on sustainable growth and long-term success.
2:40 PM – 3:30 PM | Financial Empowerment Session
Financial Planning: Make Your Money Make Cents led by Vivid Advisory & FOLA Suite
Designed to empower professionals and entrepreneurs with financial literacy, investing insights, and strategic financial planning. Participants will gain clarity on their current financial reality and create a one-page money plan to intentionally allocate their wealth with confidence.
☕ Networking & Reset Break
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
A dedicated break to refresh, connect, and reset before the final sessions of the day.
3:50 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Panel
The Winning Women 2026 Blueprint: AI Integrations, Collaboration, and Personal Growth
Moderated by Magic Washington
Join the Winning Women co-founders for an honest conversation on thriving in the future of business. We’ll tackle how embracing collaboration over competition can elevate your journey, share lessons on integrating AI to scale smarter, and explore how bold leadership and personal transformation come together to build lasting, sustainable success.Co-Founders
- Yanique Elliott: Founder, Young Ambitious One
- Sarah Persaud: Head of Community & Partnerships, Young Ambitious One
- Jerlisa “Juju” Fontaine: Founder & CEO, HuCapital
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Honorees & Awards
Celebrate community honorees and women leaders.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Giveaways
Hosted by Magic Washington
Close the day grounded, inspired, and ready to win. Enjoy special giveaways!
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Evening Networking Mixer
Details to come
Additional Notes
Dress Code: Corporate Chic - Pink and/or Orange
Open to women & allies
Secure your spot today! Space is limited, and this is an event you won’t want to miss — See YOU There!
Disclaimer:
All ticket purchases for Winning Women NYC 2026 are non-refundable. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photos, videos, and audio recordings may be captured throughout the day. Winning Women NYC, Young Ambitious One, and HuCapital reserve the right to use all event footage, images, and recordings for marketing, promotional, and editorial purposes across digital and print platforms. Attendance at this event constitutes consent to these terms.