MMANC’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit, “The Power Within: Igniting Bold, Confident Leadership,” will take place on Thursday, May 21 at @the Grounds in Roseville, CA. Join leaders from across the region for a day of inspiration, connection, and growth—featuring an empowering keynote, engaging interactive sessions, and our signature executive roundtable designed for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey.
We are excited to share that Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. Maraskeshia brings more than two decades of local government leadership experience spanning Cincinnati, Oakland, Stockton, and Santa Rosa. In January 2026, she became Sacramento’s City Manager—and the first Black woman to serve in the role—where she now oversees nearly 6,000 employees and a $1.6 billion operating budget. Prior to Sacramento, she served as City Manager of Santa Rosa, where she was also the city’s first Black female city manager. Her leadership journey and perspective make her a powerful reflection of this year’s theme.
Registration
| Registration Type | Registration Opens | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MMANC Member | Friday, March 13 | $155 |
| MMANC Student Member | Friday, March 13 | $120 |
| Nonmember | Wednesday, March 18 | $185 |
Scroll down to the FAQ section below for important information about registration details.
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Location Information
Getting to The Grounds
Driving
From Highway 80 (San Francisco / East Bay Area)
Exit Douglas Blvd. West (Exit 303 or 303B)
Right on Oak Street
Enter the traffic circle and continue to Washington Blvd.
Left on Junction Blvd.
Left on Event Center Drive
From Highway 65 (Sacramento Area)
Exit Pleasant Grove Blvd. (Exit 308)
West on Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Left on Washington Blvd.
Right on Junction Blvd. Left on Event Center Drive
Transit
Amtrak Train Station
201 Pacific St., Roseville
Located approximately 1 mile from the event venue. Carpool, Uber, or Lyft are convenient options for the short trip.
Check back for group rates!
Parking
Parking is free and abundant! The main entrance is located off of Event Center Dr. and Junction Blvd. Enter the campus through the ticket booth once parked..
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted through MMANC Administrator Kevin Kilkenny at info@mmanc.org or (855) 737-2687 x2229 no later than May 14. Cancellation deadlines and rates are provided below. Please note that 10% of the registration fee will be withheld to offset processing fees.
If you cannot attend the event, you also have the option of transferring your registration at no additional charge. Notification of substitutions must be received prior to May 14 at 11:59pm. Substitutions will not be accepted at the door.
Cancellation Deadlines and Rates
- Request by March 31 = 90% refund
- Request April 1-April 15 = 75% refund
- Request April 16-April 30 = 50% refund
- Request May 1-May 14 = 25% refund
- Request after May 15 = No refund
Code of Conduct
MMANC has a code of conduct policy and all event participants (including speakers, sponsors, and guests) are asked to comply with the policy. Questions about the policy can be sent to MMANC President at President@mmanc.org. The policy can be found on our webpage at www.mmanc.org/events/code-of-conduct/
