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Women Warriors Summit 2026

Fourth annual one-day gathering for women of Appalachia focused on mastering agency in the workplace and at home.

Marshall Health Network Arena

Date
Friday, October 23, 2026
Venue
Marshall Health Network Arena
Location
Huntington, WV

TL;DR

  • Women Warriors Summit 2026 is a one-day gathering held Friday, October 23, 2026 in Huntington, WV at Marshall Health Network Arena.
  • The fourth annual summit brings together women of Appalachia to explore transformative talks on mastering agency in the workplace and at home.
  • Keynote speakers include Brooke Shields, Amy Purdy, founder Alys Smith, Petra Kolber, and Jenny Blake.

About

The Women Warriors Summit is an annual one-day gathering aimed to inspire, build and celebrate the women of West Virginia. The fourth annual iteration unites women of Appalachia for transformative talks on mastering agency in the workplace and at home to reach long-term productivity and success. Throughout the event, attendees hear from trailblazing women about complex issues and opportunities many women face at work and at home, with speakers sharing tangible advice and tools for courageous conversations and standing in their power.

Featured speakers

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Brooke Shields

Keynote Speaker

Amy Purdy

Host, Emcee, Speaker · Adaptive Action Sports

Alys Smith

Founder, Speaker

Petra Kolber

Author, Speaker, Positive Psychology Performance Coach

Jenny Blake

Pivot Method Trainer

Venue & travel

Venue

Marshall Health Network Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Huntington, WV 25701

Questions people ask

4 answered

Women Warriors Summit 2026 is held Friday, October 23, 2026.

The summit is held at Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV.

Women Warriors Summit draws together women focused on professional growth and personal empowerment. If you work in leadership, education, or community roles and seek peer connections and development, the summit offers networking and insights on navigating workplace challenges and personal agency.

The summit's organizer does not publish a dress code. Most professional conferences trend toward business casual to business formal, so slacks or a dress paired with a blazer or sweater is a safe choice. Comfortable shoes are advisable since you'll likely move between sessions.

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