There's a lot to look forward to at this year's Summit.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

The WBL Summit takes place from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Our program will feature content from healthcare’s top thought leaders and intimate networking with your peers.

An optional welcome reception will take place on Sunday, March 10. We encourage you to arrive early to get settled in and enjoy extra time networking with fellow attendees!

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.

Please note that our schedule is still being finalized and the times listed below are subject to change.

Sunday, March 10, 2024
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Spa Networking (Additional registration required)
Four Seasons Spa

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. This one always sells out, so book early!

 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Early Reception for First-Time Attendees and Navigators
Palm Room

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.

 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Fountain Terrace

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!

 
Monday, March 11, 2024
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Networking Walk and Exercise Sessions
 
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
Fountain Terrace
 
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynotes and Structured Networking
 
 
 
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
First-Time Attendee Lunch
 
 
 
Networking Lunch
Fountain Terrace
 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
How Women Leaders Can—and Must—Find Their Edge
Four Seasons Ballroom

Women entrepreneurs and 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 female 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 entrepreneurs 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.

Laura Huang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Keynotes and Structured Networking
 
 
 
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil and Dine-Around (Additional registration required)
Mandalay Bay

Join your fellow WBL Summit attendees for a night out to see the Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay! Join us for a dine-around style dinner beforehand and take this fun opportunity to connect with other WBL members. 

WBL staff will assign you to a dinner reservation with other members attending the Michael Jackson ONE show! Your ticket will be provided to you that evening; it's the best seat in the house! Your dinner assignment will be provided closer to the event. 

Dinner begins at 5:00pm. Show begins at 7:00pm.

 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Networking Reception and Dinner
Fountain Terrace
 
 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Networking Walk and Exercise Sessions
 
 
 
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Fountain Terrace
 
 
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynotes and Structured Networking
 
 
 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Fountain Terrace
 
 
WBL Summit Luncheon - Get to know the WBL Fellows (FREE)
Palm Room

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

 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Keynotes and Structured Networking
 
 
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Networking Reception and Dinner
Fountain Terrace
 
 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Fountain Terrace
 
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynotes and Structured Networking
 
 
 

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, Deputy CEO & EVP, Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

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