We’re Reimagining the CNY Women’s Summit

updated September 18, 2026

the CNY Women’s Summit, Our largest annual event, returns Friday, march 5, 2027.

Early-bird tickets are officially live, with the lowest ticket prices we’ll offer. Early-bird pricing ends November 29, but don’t count on waiting that long.

And there’s a lot to look forward to in 2027.

A New Way to Experience the Summit

for our sixth summit, we’re making some of our biggest changes yet. We’ve revamped everything from the venue and tickets to the schedule and how you’ll experience the day.

with every change, we kept coming back to one question: What if we built the entire Summit around connection?

Creating space for women to connect is at the heart of everything we do. It’s why we created the Cny Women’s Summit six years ago.

And this year, we’re taking that idea even further.

One of the changes you’ll notice is that we’re moving away from traditional panels in favor of more conversation.

instead of spending the day watching women who inspire you speak from a stage, you’ll have the opportunity to sit at the table with them.

Expect more small-group roundtable discussions and, new this year, one-on-one speed mentoring with women leaders across industries. Our goal is to give you more time to build connections, ask questions, and learn from women outside your usual circles.

and there’s no better place to bring this new format to life.

The Summit Has a New Home

We’re excited to share the new home of the 2027 CNY Women’s Summit: Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

The Marriott has been home to our annual CNY Women’s Market since the beginning. It’s also been the setting for many CNY Women’s Network events over the years, including our Summit Welcome Reception this past March.

Now, we’re bringing the Summit there, too.

Located in downtown Syracuse, it’ll be the perfect space for what we have planned while keeping the Summit and Market together under one roof for the weekend.

So, what will the day look like? Here’s a sneak peek at what we have planned.

your first look at the 2027 summit itinerary:

New This Year: Supper After Summit

the Summit experience doesn’t have to end after cocktails.

New this year, we’re introducing Supper After Summit, a fine-dining experience with more time for deep conversations and meaningful exchanges with inspiring guest speakers.

Supper After Summit requires a separate ticket. More details will be announced soon.

this is just the beginning.

We still have so much more to share, including our keynote speaker, mentors, and more.

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2027 Summit: Dates to Know

There’s a lot more coming. For now, save these dates to your calendar:

early-bird tickets open to members: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

early-bird tickets open to the public: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

• Members of The Collective by CNYWN get the first opportunity to purchase early-bird Summit tickets, one week before they open to the public. For first access, become a member here!

• Early-bird pricing is available through November 29, or while supplies last. Early-bird Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to grab yours.

Deadline to sign on as a sponsor or vendor: friday, december 18, 2026

CNY Women’s Summit: Friday, March 5, 2027

Get Your Business in Front of Hundreds of Women

Sponsor and vendor opportunities for the 2027 CNY Women’s Summit & Market are now open, giving your business the opportunity to connect with hundreds of women from across Upstate New York.

Sponsor & vendor deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026

While you have until December 18 to sign on, the earlier you join us, the more promotion your brand receives leading up to the weekend.

Interested in getting your business involved? email partnerships@cnywomensnetwork.com to learn more.

About the CNY Women’s Summit

the CNY Women’s Summit is the CNY Women’s Network’s largest annual event.

The Summit brings together hundreds of women from across Upstate New York, representing a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and career stages.

It’s a place to make new connections, learn from women leaders, exchange ideas, find inspiration, and celebrate what’s possible when women come together.

Join us for our sixth year on Friday, March 5, 2027, at the marriott syracuse downtown in syracuse, ny.

The CNY Women’s Market Returns

The weekend continues with the third annual CNY Women’s Market on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

This community-wide event gives women-owned businesses, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs across the region a place to be seen, celebrated, and supported. The Market is free and open to the public.

event details:

CNY Women’s Market
Saturday, March 6, 2027
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Persian Terrace (100 E. Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202)

Come shop local, meet the women behind businesses across our region, and spend the day supporting women-owned businesses in Central New York.

thank you to Our 2026 sponsors and partners:

The CNY Women’s Summit and CNY Women’s Market is made possible with the support of organizations and businesses that believe in creating more opportunities for women across our region.

A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors and partners:

Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique, amk floral, b’s daydream balloon co., bayberry uniform and Shoe, BHG Financial, capital region entertainment, central new york community foundation, CNY Headshots, Crouse Health, Full Swing PR, giovanni’s tuxedo, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, medicine-based beauty, nascentia health, NAVE LAW FIRM, NBT Bank, Paige's Childhood Cancer Fund, palette community, Project LeanNation syracuse, Sentinel Security Group, The MOST, united way of central new york, Wegmans

thank you to Our 2026 cny women’s market Vendors:

From artisans to wellness entrepreneurs, the 2026 market featured an inspiring lineup of women-led businesses here in central new york:

Abigail Tessier Artist (@abigailtessierartist), Atelier (@atelier.cny), Bad Batch Bakery and Brews (@badbatchbakeryandbrews), Bend Photography (bendphotographystudio.com), Beth Wagner Art (@BethWagnerArt), Blue Moon Apothecary & Wellness Center (thebluemoonapothecary.com), Cardinal Signs (@cardinalsigns_222), Dizzy Lizzie’s Farm (dizzylizziesfarm.com), Earrings By Emily (@_earringsbyemily_), Edgy Pages featuring Author Stephanie Kirsche (@edgypages), Eleven Eleven Faire (@ElevenElevenFaire), Freyja-LUXE (@freyja_luxe), The Gritty Sisters Soapery (@grittysisters), Golden Bee Bookshop (goldenbeebookshop.com), Kamal Brands (@indianimportsllc), The Lavender Bookshelf (@the_lavender_bookshelf_), Love Line Jewelry & Designs (@lovelinejewelrydesigns), The Mantra Box (@theman.trabox), Mattison's Stitch Co. (mattisonsstitchco.com), Miss Daisy's‍ ‍(@missdaisys.syr), Norka Alma Candles (@norkaalmacandles), The Paperback Bouquet (@thepaperbackbouquet‍), Salt City Resins (@salt_city_resins), Sparrow & Dove Boutique (@sparrowanddoveboutique), Stay Golden Soy (@staygoldensoy), Stupendous Love (stupendouslove.com), Theresa E Radley (@theresaeradleyauthor), Treasure Lilly Boutique (treasurelilly.com), Wendellynn Jewelry (@wendellynnjewelry)

about the cny women’s network:

THE CNY WOMEN’S NETWORK, host of the annual cny women’s summit, IS An independent for-profit media company THAT CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS WOMEN PROFESSIONALS ACROSS upstate NEW YORK.

DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND YOUR NETWORK, PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS, AND FIND INSPIRATION here.

for access to exclusive opportunities, join our membership community, the collective. start an individual or corporate plan here.