Reservations: Hotel request accommodations are not included in the conference rate but can be added to your registration for an additional charge of $372/night (inclusive of taxes and fees) at the Ritz-Carlton. All rooms booked through WBL must be updated through WBL. Please do not contact the hotel directly with requests — because our rooming list is managed internally, they are not authorized to make changes.

Hotel Details: Check-in time for the Ritz Carlton Orlando is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Changes: Do not contact the hotel to make any changes to your reservation request. The WBL Summit room block is managed internally, and the Ritz Carlton does not have your request information. The hotel representatives will not be able to help you, and will only refer you back to WBL. Hotel confirmation numbers will be distributed to all attendees after we have submitted our rooming list to the hotel.

Cancellations: The deadline to change or cancel hotel reservations is February 18, 2025. After this date, refunds for hotel nights will be given on a case-by-case basis, most likely if WBL is able to sell your room nights to another Summit attendee. Please contact events@wbl.org for details.

Getting to the Summit: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is approximately a 15-minute drive from Orlando International Airport and 40 minutes from Orlando Sanford International Airport. We encourage you to share rides from the airport with fellow Summit attendees to begin networking early!

Summit Dining and Meals: WBL will serve banquet-style meals during the Summit program, beginning with breakfast on Monday morning and concluding with Wednesday breakfast. If you plan to arrive on Sunday, there is an optional dine-around for an additional fee. Otherwise, you will be responsible for your own dinner that evening following the welcome reception. We suggest making reservations at a restaurant nearby or at the hotel and inviting your fellow attendees to dine with you. As a reminder, we do not have space for friends or family members to join us for Summit programs and meals.

Dress Code: The dress code for this event is smart/business casual – think blouses, button downs, slacks, or office-appropriate dresses with polished, practical footwear. We encourage you to have fun with your fashion while keeping in mind that we are a professional network!

Please bring appropriate attire if you wish to participate in the morning networking walks or exercise sessions. Portions of the event will take place outdoors, so please pack accordingly.

Average Temperatures: Temperatures in Orlando in April can range from the low 70s to the mid 80s. Hotel ballrooms tend to skew on the colder side, so remember to bring layers!

Fitness and Wellness: WBL will host daily morning yoga sessions to invigorate you for the day ahead and allow you to focus on your wellbeing while at the Summit. In addition, a lead trainer will offer guided stretch sessions during our networking breaks to encourage energy and healthy blood flow.

Pre-Summit Virtual Networking Session: Join us Monday, March 3, from 2-3 PM ET for tips and tricks on how to make the most of your time at the Summit—see the calendar invitation you've received for access details. Afterward, you'll get the chance to meet other attendees during speed networking, where we'll break into small groups for brief introductions over multiple rounds.

Mobile App: To make the most of your experience, make sure to download our mobile app and log in to your account. The Summit Mobile App will allow you to view your own personalized agenda, the event attendee list, venue maps, FAQs like dress code, and more.

To access the app, search and download the "Attendee Mobile" app in your mobile app store. Search "WBL" in the app and log in to your account with your email address and the password WBL2025!.

Online hub: Attendees can access the Summit hub in the member portal, which contains access to the Summit community forum, a digital attendee directory, and other helpful links to review before joining us in April.

Attendee Contact List: A PDF attendee list will be sent approximately two weeks before the Summit begins. You are encouraged to reach out to other attendees who you wish to connect with at the Summit. WBL's corporate partners receive this list earlier, so do not be surprised if you hear from our sponsors in advance of the program.

If you have certain companies or individuals you wish to connect with during the Summit, please share that information with WBL staff. Corporate sponsors will get priority in introduction requests, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

To protect your investment in the WBL Summit, WBL strongly encourages registrants to purchase trip or travel insurance via a site such as www.insuremytrip.com or similar. These policies run approximately $300 and can cover a registration fee, travel arrangements, and hotel fees.

Our refund policy is on a sliding scale, based on how much we have prepaid for your attendance. If you must cancel your registration, the refund policy is as follows:

• A cancellation fee of $500 will be charged if canceled on or before Jan. 15, 2025

• A cancellation fee of $1000 will be charged if canceled on or before Feb. 15, 2025

• No refunds will be given after Feb. 15, 2025. Name changes/attendee substitutions will be permitted, provided the substitute is a WBL member.

Please note that the following sessions require an additional fee at registration.

Spa Networking: This session begins at 2 PM on Sunday, April 19. 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!

Pre-Summit Workshop: Accelerating Your Journey to the Boardroom: This workshop will take place from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM on Sunday, April 19. Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to refresh your strategic positioning, this pre-Summit workshop is a great way 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.
• Panel discussion: Hear from accomplished board leaders with varied backgrounds and expertise who will share how they identified the right opportunities and leveraged their networks to secure impactful board roles.