Take some time to treat yourself and join other WBL members for a unique networking opportunity at the Four Seasons Las Vegas Spa. A select group of WBL Summit attendees will have the spa to themselves in order to meet one another and build relationships in a relaxing setting. Participants will have their choice of two 25-minute spa massage or facial treatments. This session is designed to keep you moving (leisurely, of course) around so that you will meet a variety of women leaders that you might not get a chance to meet elsewhere.

First-time attendees and their navigators, who are Summit veterans, will have the chance to meet and get acquainted before the all-member welcome reception begins.

Say hello to your fellow WBL Summit attendees as they arrive and kick off the experience of the 2024 WBL Summit! Join us for an evening of networking and delicious food and drinks. Get ready to mingle and make valuable connections. Special thanks to WBL's Diamond Sponsors, AWS, Elevance Health, Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, and Tivity Health, for sponsoring this reception!

Enjoy a relaxed walk around the Four Seasons property with fellow attendees before the day's programming kicks off.

Start your morning right with a relaxing group yoga session! Special thanks to Tivity Health for sponsoring this session.

Join Summit emcee Jeanne Meserve for the kickoff of the 2024 WBL Summit! During this introductory session, Jeanne will welcome attendees to Las Vegas and walk us through what's to come over the next few days of programming.

What does it take to lead effectively now? To be the impactful, genuine, and innovative leader that today's workforce needs? During the WBL Summit’s opening keynote, author and Morgan Stanley advisor Carla Harris will explore the key traits of a successful, intentional leader in 2024, including the importance of taking risks, creating a vision, and leveraging relationships and partnerships. Building on her personal experience as a sponsor, leader, mentor, and peer, she’ll share her roadmap and strategies for becoming an authentic leader who can influence positive change at any organization.

Join WBL Founder and Board Chair Lynn Shapiro Snyder and WBL CEO Eleanor Rosiak as they welcome attendees to the Summit, provide updates on our organization, and share what they are looking forward to during our time in Las Vegas.

As a thank you to our committee members, sponsors, and other volunteers for the time and effort they put into making WBL the best it can be, we're happy to provide an exclusive opportunity to be part of a live audience for the recording of Laurie McGraw's Inspiring Women podcast featuring special guest Carla Harris. Our audience will have the chance to submit Q&A prior to the recording and enjoy lunch together afterward. This session is invitation-only. 

Women leaders are taught from a young age that hard work is the key to success—don’t give up, keep at it, stay motivated, tenacious, determined and that’s how you’ll succeed. However, that’s not what women leaders actually experience. Harvard Business Professor Laura Huang’s research—inspired by her tenure in investment banking—shows that success in the venture capital world often comes down to investors’ gut feelings, and therefore, unfortunately, their preconceived conceptions and stereotypes.

But what if women leaders could flip those stereotypes in their favor and create an advantage or edge? In this enlightening, empowering talk, Laura explains how women, particularly women of color, can guide and redirect those very stereotypes which hold them back, and sharpen them into a unique and sustainable edge.

Special thanks to APCO Worldwide for sponsoring the refreshments during all networking breaks!

WBL's roundtable networking is a great way to meet new people and make valuable connections. During this session, attendees answer questions and respond to prompts related to healthcare, their jobs, and their interests. Each person has the opportunity to introduce themselves and share their experiences, ideas, and insights, leading to meaningful conversation and the chance to dive deeper with peers. If you've come to the Summit seeking new connections and relationships, this part of the program is not to be missed!

In 2022, startups founded solely by women received only 2% of venture capital funding. Exciting new opportunities are growing to fund women founders, but there is still an incredible gap where women executives are not participating in the funding ecosystem. In this session, we will learn about investing trends, challenges facing women founders, and how focused fundraising initiatives can help turn the tide. By learning more about these new funds, attendees will leave with an understanding of what we as individuals can and must do to get involved in the ecosystem, help change the narrative, and make an impact on the next generation of women entrepreneurs in healthcare.

Start your morning right with a relaxing group yoga session! Special thanks to Tivity Health for sponsoring this session.

Enjoy a relaxed walk around the Four Seasons property with fellow attendees before the day's programming kicks off.

In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed the rapid evolution of digital health solutions, the impactful role of health data in enhancing patient care, and the transformative influence of artificial intelligence in healthcare. As we step into 2024, healthcare organizations are not only continuing to focus on these developments but are also directing their attention toward advancing digital health and telemedicine, enhancing clinical efficiency, retaining employees, and leveraging trusted technology sourcing and partnerships.

During this session, you will gain the critical insights a healthcare executive needs to know in order to navigate these trends. Our speakers will discuss how to effectively convey these insights to the board and stakeholders, emphasizing the key challenges faced by healthcare organizations, the prioritized trends for 2024, and strategies for meeting the heightened expectations for delivery and performance in this dynamic landscape.

Special thanks to APCO Worldwide for sponsoring the refreshments during all networking breaks!

Who better to learn from than your peers? During this session, presented by Korn Ferry's Deb Gordon and Jhaymee Tynan, attendees will meet in small groups to talk through leadership scenarios with one another. This part of the program will be a fantastic opportunity to get to know other attendees, discuss relevant challenges you may face as an executive, and gain valuable insights from the industry experts who make up WBL’s network.

Special thanks to Korn Ferry for sponsoring this session!

Attend this special lunch program to get to know the inaugural class of WBL Fellows. This is an opportunity to learn more about the WBL member-led start-up companies, their founders, and the problems they are trying to solve. If you are interested in mentoring, investing, or just curious about the start-ups solving some of the biggest challenges in our industry, this lunch is the one for you!

You can learn more about the WBL Fellows here: https://www.wblboundless.org/wbl-fellows-cohort

Learn how DEI initiatives in the post-pandemic workplace are shifting, what the expectations of younger generations are around DEI, and how leaders—across all functions—can harness key trends to foster diversity and allyship among their teams to create a thriving and inclusive workplace.

Being a leader in healthcare is no easy feat, and going the extra mile to climb the ladder quickly is even harder, especially if you’re trying to do it alone. Hear from both perspectives—the standout healthcare executives who have made names for themselves early in their professional careers, and those who have supported, mentored, and sponsored leaders along the way—as they discuss the power of relationships in today's workplace. You'll leave this session feeling inspired to support, mentor, or sponsor other women, and with a better understanding of how to do so. We are all an important part of building a brighter future for women leaders in healthcare.

Join fellow Board Program alumni to review board bios, practice elevator pitches, share successes, and troubleshoot what could be working better in your board search. Board Program faculty mentors will be available to offer their feedback, answer questions, and share advice based on your personal journey. This is a great chance to spend a few minutes refocusing on your approach to board service and to reconnect with fellow WBL members on the same path as you.

Please note that this session is for past Board Program participants and is invitation-only.

Enjoy a relaxed walk around the Four Seasons property with fellow attendees before the day's programming kicks off.

Start your morning right with a relaxing group yoga session! Special thanks to Tivity Health for sponsoring this session.

Transitioning away from a full-time executive role can be an exciting but intimidating experience. While there are endless opportunities for the next phase of your career, there are also unknowns—which is why it is so important to thoughtfully plan for your post-executive life well in advance. 

During this workshop, you’ll discover strategies and insights that can help guide you during the planning stages of your career transition. From involvement on advisory boards to impactful consulting or mentorship roles, we will explore a number of ways you can capitalize on your years of experience in a new role to continue making a meaningful impact on our industry. You’ll leave with the tools and confidence you need to successfully prepare for your next professional journey.

Value proposition, visibility, and reputation play a critical part in the later stages of your career journey. When you are ready to take the next step, how do you set yourself apart and show that you are ready for the role?

In this actionable and interactive workshop, learn from TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and repeat software founder & CEO Tissa Richards about how to speak about yourself unapologetically, memorably, and confidently.  You’ll learn how developing personal and professional swagger – and a short and powerful narrative – translates to establishing yourself as a top candidate, proving your value, and creating opportunities for yourself to gain valuable visibility.

Recommended Reading:

Check out "No Permission Needed: Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Eliminate Self-Doubt" by Tissa Richards as recommended reading for this session! Bring your copy with to be signed! 

This session will be an opportunity to discuss what’s on the minds of current corporate directors and a chance to grow a network of other WBL members who currently serve on corporate boards. The discussion will be member-led and member-driven, and focus on topics which may include succession planning, company culture, departure of a CEO, mergers and acquisitions, and/or meeting and exceeding ESG requirements. Invitations to the session are based on the boards listed in members’ WBL profiles, and are limited to those serving on public company boards and private or non-profit boards of a significant size.

Participants must be currently or recently (within the last 3 years) one of the following:

• A board member of a publicly traded company
• A board member of a privately-owned for-profit company (including young companies with a governance structure beyond an advisory board)
• A board member of a national board of a large non-profit organization (annual budgets of $50M or more)
• An Advisory Board member of an organization with an established governance structure ($5M or more in revenue each year)

Who is eligible to join this track?
This track is available by invitation only. WBL is aware of board service roles that our members share with us on their WBL profile or that can be found through research when possible. If you know of someone who should also receive this invitation, please encourage them to update their WBL profile with their current board roles or complete our application form.