HiPower Ignite 2026
One Courageous Step
What becomes possible when you choose to act with courage
Three days of inspiration, connection, and candid conversation. Featuring keynotes, Ask & Answer, interactive Tracks, JANx Talks and plenty of time to recharge with fellow HiPowerites.
Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Check-in begins at 12:00PM on November 6th!
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Agenda
All programming will take place in the Casablanca Ballroom unless otherwise noted.
Friday, November 6
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Conference check-in
ABC Foyer
2:00PM - 4:20PM
Welcome & Meet Ring 13
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Ask & Answer
5:30PM
Day 1 Wrap-up
Spotlight by Candlelight Reception
6PM | La Menzeh Lawn
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Saturday, November 7
8:00AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Activities (Optional)
Meditation | Led by Shira Ronen | La Menzeh Lawn
Morning Jog | Led by Shannon Power | Meet in hotel lobby
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Breakfast
9:30AM - 9:40AM
What 2027 HiPower looks like
Baraka Ballroom
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Ignite Tracks: Session 1
10:45AM - 11:05AM
Get In the Ring! | Led by Mindy Morton
Track 1: Beyond the Basics: The Next Two Levels of AI Adoption with Nolwenn Godard & Michelle Riconscente | Casablanca AB
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome | Kenitra A
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson | Fez AB
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Ask & Answer Circles
12:00PM - 12:15PM
Group Photo
The Straits
12:15PM - 1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Ignite Tracks: Session 2
La Menzeh Lawn
Track 1: Beyond the Basics: The Next Two Levels of AI Adoption with Nolwenn Godard & Michelle Riconscente | Casablanca AB
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome | Kenitra A
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson | Fez AB
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Julianna Glasse is the founder and CEO of This Is What Happens When Women Read, a global movement advancing women’s intellectual autonomy through education, scholarship, and community.
An alumna of the University of Oxford and a member of the Saïd Business School Dean’s Circle, Glasse leads a growing global scholarship initiative in partnership with Oxford that provides women access to one of the world’s leading graduate business programs. She has spoken at global forums including the United Nations, the Skoll World Forum, and the Clinton Global Initiative on women’s leadership and the role of intellectual agency in social transformation. She currently resides in New York City.
Keynote Speaker: Julianna Glasse
3:00PM - 3:45 PM
Ask & Answer Circles
4:00PM - 4:45 PM
Volunteer Committee Breakouts
4:45PM - 5:30 PM
HiPower Breakouts
Dinner and Karaoke
6PM | Baraka Ballroom
Theme: 80s Pop Divas
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Sunday, November 8
8:00AM - 8:45AM
Morning Activities (Optional)
Mindfulness | Led by Jenn Wooten | La Menzeh Lawn
Sunday Morning Walk | Meet in hotel lobby
8:00AM - 9:10AM
Breakfast
9:10AM - 10:20AM
JANx Talks
Baraka Ballroom
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Track 1: Beyond the Basics: The Next Two Levels of AI Adoption with Nolwenn Godard & Michelle Riconscente | Casablanca AB
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome | Kenitra A
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson | Fez AB
Ignite Tracks: Session 3
11:30AM
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