Celebrating Five Years of Impact, Leadership, and Momentum
CNY Women’s Network proudly announces the 5th Annual CNY Women’s Summit, taking place on March 27, 2026, at The Oncenter in Syracuse, New York. The 2026 summit marks a milestone moment for the organization, celebrating five years of community building, leadership development, and creating platforms that elevate the voices and influence of women across Central New York.
Hosted by CNY Women’s Network, the 2026 CNY Women’s Summit represents five years of impact, connection, and momentum. This year’s programming goes deeper than ever, offering high-level experiences led by industry experts designed to sharpen skills, expand influence, and reignite purpose. Attendees can expect transformational conversations, immersive breakout sessions, and hot-seat coaching opportunities reserved exclusively for VIP and Executive ticket holders.
The summit will feature mainstage conversations, professional development workshops, interactive breakouts, and curated coaching labs that foster authentic connection and actionable growth. The day will conclude with a celebratory happy hour sponsored by Nave Law Firm, honoring community, collaboration, and collective progress.
“For five years, the CNY Women’s Summit has elevated the voices, visibility, and value of women across Central New York,” said CNY Women’s Network Founder Alex Canavan. “This summit exists because being in the right room can change everything. When women lead with depth and purpose, communities rise with them.”
Summit Programming Overview
Itinerary Highlights
• 8:00 AM — Registration
• 9:00 AM–12:30 PM — Panels, Workshops & Breakouts
• 12:30 PM–1:30 PM — Lunch
• 1:30 PM–5:30 PM — Panels, Workshops & Breakouts
• 5:30 PM–6:30 PM — Happy Hour (Sponsored by Nave Law Firm)
Attendees Can Expect:
Mainstage conversations with women shaping the future of business, leadership, and community
Professional development workshops across finance, branding, communications, and wellness
Interactive breakouts and coaching labs with actionable takeaways
Meaningful connections that extend beyond the event
A community celebration to close the day
Kristy Mandour, Sow to Speak, facilitating a workshop at the 2025 CNY Women’s Summit.
Ticketing Options
Summit Experience — $197
Includes full-day access to all mainstage sessions and panels, grab-and-go light lunch, journal and pen, complimentary coffee hour, and access to networking activities.
VIP Experience — $337
Includes all Summit Experience benefits plus priority seating, VIP welcome and early access, premium curated gift tote, sit-down lunch in a private room, one drink ticket for happy hour, and priority line access for headshots.
Executive Access — $597
Includes all VIP benefits plus access to the exclusive Welcome Reception, front-row reserved seating with nameplate, concierge check-in, complimentary headshot session, private content creation and strategy session with the CNY Women’s Network team at the summit, a post-summit 15-minute strategy session, and one featured post on CNY Women’s Network social media.
Learn more & get your tickets: www.cnywomensnetwork.com/summit
Event Location
📍 The Oncenter
800 State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Sponsorship, Media & Vendor Opportunities
The CNY Women’s Summit places brands directly in front of 500 women professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of Central New York.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact:
partnerships@cnywomensnetwork.com
For registration questions and general inquiries:
summit@cnywomensnetwork.com