Founded in 1997 by Kati Machtley, then first lady of Bryant, the Bryant University Women’s Summit® is the largest and longest-running conference for women in Rhode Island and the region. The first conference was held on September 15, 1997, there was no conference in 1998, and the second conference was held on March 30, 1999. Since March of 1999 the Bryant University Women's Summit® has been held continuously in the spring. It has sold out every year since its inception.
Through the years, the Bryant University Women’s Summit® has featured prominent speakers who have helped thousands of women and men discover and achieve their full potential. Notable keynote speakers have included Mika Brzezinski, Geena Davis, Viola Davis, Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., Amy Edmonson, Ph.D, Geraldine Ferraro, Jody Hoffer Gittell, Ph.D., Carla Harris, Arianna Huffington, Soledad O'Brien, Suze Orman, and Jane Pauley.
In addition to the inspiring keynote speakers, the Bryant University Women’s Summit® has featured breakout panel discussions on leadership, communication, finance, entrepreneurship, personal branding, diversity, health and wellness, technology, and career advancement. Attendees network throughout the day and at the reception following the closing keynote. More information and registration details are available at the Women's Summit Website
Browse the contents of Women's Summit Presented by Bryant University:
- Women's Summit 2025
- Women's Summit 2025: Elevate Your Journey
- Women's Summit 2024
- Women's Summit 2024: Passion, Purpose, Power, Possibility
- Women's Summit 2023
- Moving Forward Together: Me, We, Us
- Women's Summit 2022
- Women's Summit 2022: Leadership Through a New Lens
- Women's Summit 2021
- Resilience & Growth
- Women's Summit 2020
- Expand Your Vision
- Women's Summit 2019
- Move Forward. Make Change Happen!
- Women’s Summit 2018
- Rise to the Challenge & Reach New Heights!
- Women's Summit 2017
- 20 Years of Inspiring, Empowering, and Advancing Women!
- Women’s Summit 2016
- Make Your Mark!
- Women's Summit 2015
- Women's Summit 2015: Succeed & Thrive
- Women's Summit 2014
- Women's Summit 2014: Be the CEO of Your Life!
- Women's Summit 2013
- Women's Summit 2013: Aspire. Achieve. Advance.
- Women's Summit 2012
- Women's Summit 2012: 15 Years of Empowering Women
- Women's Summit 2011
- Women's Summit 2011: The Power of Excellence
- Women's Summit 2010
- Women's Summit 2010: New Decade New Directions
- Women's Summit 2009
- Women's Summit 2009: Champions in a Changing Environment
- Women's Summit 2008
- Women's Summit 2008: Inspiration & Empowerment
- Women's Summit 2007
- Women's Summit 2007: 10 Years of Success: Celebrating Women & Business
- Women's Summit 2006
- Women's Summit 2006: Vision: The Power That Shapes the Future
- Women's Summit 2005
- Women's Summit 2005: Strategies for Success
- Women's Summit 2004
- The Women's Summit 2004: The Foundations of Leadership: Character. Courage. Creativity
- Women's Summit 2003
- The Women's Summit 2003: The Character of Leadership
- Women's Summit 2002
- The Women's Summit 2002: Gateway to Opportunity
- Women's Summit 2001
- Odyssey 2001: Journey to Success
- Women's Summit 2000
- Women and Business in the 21st Century: Shaping the Future
- Women's Summit 1999
- Women at the Helm: Navigating Change Through Effective Leadership
- Women's Summit 1997
- Rising to Workplace Challenges in the Next Millennium
