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 two empowering keynotes, six engaging interactive sessions, and our signature executive roundtable designed for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey.

Stay after the program for a post-event mixer from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on site at The Grounds—an opportunity to continue building connections and celebrating the day together.

Prepare for WLS 2026

WLS Co-Chairs Rosa Ramos and Chrissy Leard are excited to welcome attendees to the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit! To help attendees prepare for the summit, we have created everything you need to know before joining us for a day of bold, confident leadership.

Registration – Sold Out!

The Women’s Leadership Summit is officially sold out! We look forward to welcoming those who can join us and are excited to share a meaningful experience together. Centered on this year’s theme, “The Power Within: Igniting Bold, Confident Leadership,” the Summit will inspire attendees to lead with purpose, authenticity, and strength.

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Questions may be directed to the WLS co-chairs at WLS@mmanc.org.

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The summit will take place from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Doors open and registration begins at 8:15 AM, with a continental breakfast provided. A post-event mixer will be held from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on site.

Registration for MMANC members opens on March 13. General registration opens on March 18.

Member registration is $155; Student member registration is $120, and non-member registration is $185. The registration fee includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, along with an MMANC appreciation gift and access to the afternoon happy hour event.

On March 13, registration opens to members only. Members will be required to log in to their member account and register individually to receive the member rate. Alternatively, members may provide their login credentials to admin staff to register on their behalf. Only 1 registration per member account will be possible.

Beginning March 18, registration will open to non-members. At this time, multiple registrations at one time will be possible; but please note that group registrations will default to the non-member rate. Members must log into their own member accounts to get the member rate.

*Due to system limitations, group registrations are not eligible for member pricing. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Speakers will be finalized by early April, with session content and format confirmed by the end of April.

If you are interested in leading a session, please email the Committee Chairs at WLS@mmanc.org by March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm. Each breakout session will run approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 10-minute audience Q&A.

Please email your request to Programs Director Ernest Azevedo at Programs@mmanc.org and copy to Committee Chairs at WLS@mmanc.org.

MMANC Women’s Leadership Summit Room Block Rate for May 20 & 21

The WLS room block is currently sold out, but there may still be rooms available at the full rate. Please contact the hotel to inquire.

Hyatt Place Sacramento/Roseville
220 Conference Center Drive
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-6400

When you register for the event, you will be prompted to list any accommodations you may need. While we will do our best to accommodate all needs, there may be some limitations. Additional questions may be emailed to WLS@mmanc.org.

Business casual attire is recommended. Dress in layers, as breakout rooms can sometimes get cold.

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/

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