Groundbreaking Women: The Culture of Power
Overview
Topics
Speakers
Overview
Overview
- Date: September 15, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: New York City
Groundbreaking Women is one of Worth’s most sought-after conferences, convening a curated group of leaders at the forefront of women’s advancement across business, finance, media, health, and policy. The event also celebrates Worth’s annual Groundbreaking Women List, with honorees and other influential voices joining us on stage to share their insights and experiences.
This year’s program will focus on the cultural and economic forces shaping women’s leadership in the United States, from access to capital and representation in media to the ways women are building and reshaping entire industries.
Who Should Attend
- Founders, CEOs, and senior executives leading growth across industries
- Investors, allocators, and financial leaders focused on capital access and economic influence
- Media, marketing, and communications leaders shaping public narratives and representation
- Policymakers, advocates, and nonprofit leaders advancing equity and opportunity
- Healthcare and wellness executives driving change in women’s health
- Groundbreaking Women honorees, alumni, and rising leaders building what comes next
Topics
Groundbreaking Women Summit
The Working Agenda
Bold conversations on wealth, culture, and influence — curated for women who are shaping what comes next.
All Sessions
Wealth Building
Culture & Media
Technology
Lifestyle
Wealth Building
Turning Spending Into Investing
Rethinking how everyday financial behavior becomes a pathway to wealth.
Panel Discussion
Technology
The Ethics of Emotional Technology
AI, loneliness, and the responsibility behind building human-like connection.
Fireside Conversation
Wealth Building
After the First $100K
What comes next once the foundations of wealth are in place.
Fireside Conversation
Culture & Media
Power in the New Media Economy
Who shapes culture — and who profits — in today’s fractured media landscape.
Panel Discussion
Culture & Media
Funny Business
How women are building comedy platforms that shape culture and drive philanthropy.
Keynote
Lifestyle
Travel’s New Direction
Why wellness, independence, and experience are driving modern travel for women.
Fireside Conversation
Culture & Media
The Forces Powering Women’s Sports
How media, cultural momentum, and investment are fueling the explosive rise of women’s sports.
Panel Discussion
Full schedule and speaker announcements coming soon.
Speakers
Previous Groundbreaking Women Speakers
Previous Groundbreaking Women Speakers
Alison Moore
CEO, Chief
A business leader and digital executive whose career has spanned technology, media, and social impact, with prior leadership roles at Chief, Comic Relief US, HBO, NBCUniversal, and Condé Nast.
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Author of The Double Tax; Researcher, Harvard University
A public policy and economics researcher at Harvard whose work examines inequality, women’s financial realities, and representation across business and public life.
Julie Uhrman
CEO and Co-Founder, Angel City Football Club
A sports executive and entrepreneur leading Angel City Football Club, one of the most prominent brands in women’s sports and a major force in the business of women’s athletics.
Somi Javaid, MD
Founder, HerMD
A board-certified OB/GYN and founder of HerMD whose work has focused on women’s sexual health, menopause care, and closing longstanding gaps in treatment and advocacy.
Tiffany Zhou
Creative Director and Co-Founder, Oleada
A co-founder building a design-driven handbag brand for modern professional women, with a focus on product, functionality, and lifestyle-driven entrepreneurship.
Catherine McCord
Founder, Weelicious & Founder Launch Lab
A founder, cookbook author, and food entrepreneur known for building Weelicious and supporting female founders through Founder Launch Lab.
Emilia Fazzalari
Co-Founder & Executive Chairperson, Cincoro Tequila
An entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist who co-founded Cincoro and previously held senior leadership positions at Bloomberg.
Nicole Valentine
Director of FinTech, Milken Institute Finance
A fintech policy and innovation leader whose work centers on financial inclusion, responsible technology, and the future of finance.
Jennifer Justice
Founder & CEO, The Justice Dept.
An attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of The Justice Dept., focused on equity, dealmaking, and advocacy for women in business and entertainment.
