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Sun, Apr 19
|Wynn Las Vegas and UNLV
Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference & Grand Tasting
A two-day leadership conference in Las Vegas designed to cultivate togetherness, initiate conversation, inspire growth, and educate.
Time & Location
Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – Apr 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
Wynn Las Vegas and UNLV
About the Event
The second annual Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference is back, presented by The Women’s Hospitality Initiative, WomenUp, and Rebels EmpowHer Hosted at Wynn Las Vegas, this two-day event will empower women at every career stage through impactful keynotes, panels, workshops, mentorship, and networking.
Expect to hear from hospitality legends, including our co-founders Elizabeth Blau, Mary Choi Kelly, Ph.D., Jolene Mannina, and Kristin Whittemore, as well as industry icons Diana Bennett and Jan Jones Blackhurst. Gain valuable insights from sessions on brand-building, leadership, investor pitching, and more.
The conference will close with the Sip & Savor Grand Tasting, hosted at UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. The event will feature an abundant array of gourmet food from local women-led restaurants, specialty cocktails and fine wine. Proceeds will benefit WHI, WomenUp, and Rebel’s EmpowHER continuing each organization’s mission to support women in the advancement of their careers.