There's a lot to look forward to at the Summit.

WHEN AND WHERE

The 2026 WBL Summit is from Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, April 22 at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, FL. Our program features content from healthcare’s top thought leaders and intimate networking with peers.

Optional spa sessions, a board service workshop, and a welcome reception will take place on Sunday, April 19, allowing attendees to arrive early to get settled in and enjoy extra time networking.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The WBL Summit provides the unbeatable experience of being surrounded by women who will understand and support you. Attendees are guaranteed to leave with valuable new friendships, renewed motivations, and fresh ideas that will benefit their companies, leadership, and personal lives.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pre-Summit Workshop : Accelerating Your Journey to the Boardroom (Additional Fee Required)

Boards today are increasingly seeking directors with diverse experiences and perspectives, creating new opportunities for women leaders in healthcare. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to refresh your strategic positioning, this collaborative pre-Summit workshop is a great way to take advantage of in-person instruction to propel yourself towards a new board role! This two-part program includes:

  • Interactive Workshop: Learn to define and communicate your unique value to boards and gain practical tools to promote your skills to any audience. Surrounded by peers and experts, you'll gain instant feedback on your work, benefit from real-time Q&A, and build relationships with other leaders on the same path.
  • Panel Discussion: Hear from accomplished board directors with diverse expertise who will cover how they identified the right opportunities, leveraged their networks, and navigated their paths to impactful board roles. They'll also be available to answer participant questions, providing thoughtful and personalized guidance based on their shared experience in healthcare.

 

 
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spa Networking (Additional Fee Required)

Take some time to treat yourself and join other WBL members for a unique networking opportunity at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando 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 20-minute spa massages 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. This one always sells out, so book early!

 

 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Navigator Program Meetup (Invitation Only)

First-time attendees participating in the Navigator Program will meet up their navigators prior to the Welcome Reception to say hello and get settled.

 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Say hello to your fellow WBL Summit attendees as they arrive and kick off the experience of the WBL Summit! Join us for an evening of networking and delicious food and drinks. Get ready to mingle and make valuable connections.

 
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinearound Dinner (Additional Fee Required)

Have your Sunday dinner plans squared away before you arrive!  In this attendee-favorite session, you’ll be pre-assigned to a table of 6–8 fellow attendees at an on-site resort restaurant for an evening of great food, meaningful conversation, and valuable connections. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Summit experience and start building relationships from day one in a more intimate setting! 

Choose from two restaurants, on-property at the Grande Lakes Resort.

  • Primo Led by award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, this restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, featuring organic produce and a carefully crafted wine list.
  • Whisper Creek Kitchen - Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen's menu is teeming with dishes inspired by Florida's farming legacy, prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. From flatbreads to sandwiches and small plates, there's something for everyone.

Please note that dinner is included in the ticket price. 

 
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Morning Yoga in the Citrus Garden

Start your morning with a peaceful yoga session in the Ritz-Carlton’s beautiful Citrus Gardens, enjoying the fresh air and connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s programming begins.

 
Networking Walk

Start your morning right with an energizing networking walk with fellow attendees before the day's programming kicks off.

 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast
 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynotes
 
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
 
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Roundtable Networking

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!

 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynotes
 
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Networking Reception and Dinner
 
 
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Morning Yoga in the Citrus Garden

Start your morning with a peaceful yoga session in the Ritz-Carlton’s beautiful Citrus Gardens, enjoying the fresh air and connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s programming begins.

 
Networking Walk

Start your morning right with an energizing networking walk with fellow attendees before the day's programming kicks off.

 
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
 
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynotes
 
 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Discussion Group Networking
 
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Keynotes
 
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gala Reception and Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate WBL’s 25th anniversary! This special gala will honor over two decades of empowering women leaders in healthcare, featuring an elegant dinner and reflections from the women who started it all at WBL. We’ll toast to the milestones we’ve achieved together and look ahead to the future we’re building. Come ready to connect, celebrate, and make memories!

 
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
DJ Dance Party

Let your hair down with friends on the dance floor! Enjoy an energizing night of fun before our final day of the Summit.

 
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
Morning Yoga in the Citrus Garden

Start your morning with a peaceful yoga session in the Ritz-Carlton’s beautiful Citrus Gardens, enjoying the fresh air and connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s programming begins.

 
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast
 
 
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kayaking Eco Tour of Shingle Creek (Additional Registration Required)

Join your fellow Summit attendees and travel back in time on a kayak or canoe through Shingle Creek during your two-hour guided Eco-Tour. Enjoy a guided ride on the Outfitter’s all-terrain golf cart to the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades, where you’ll encounter a variety of native wildlife.

 
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Workshop
 
 
10:00 AM
Summit Concludes
 
 

The Summit agenda and times are subject to change.

The WBL Summit is a safe oasis for a diverse group of women leaders to recharge, reconnect, and perhaps even redefine their career or business pathways. The women you meet at the Summit expose you to amazing leaders who demonstrate courage, lend professional support, and fearlessly advocate for your success.

— Bergitta E. Cotroneo, Chief Operating Officer, American College of Physicians

The Summit will leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to advance the healthcare industrywith a community of like-minded leaders by your side.