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
12PM
Check-in begins
2PM
Welcome & Meet Ring 13
4:30PM
Ask & Answer
5:30PM
Day 1 Wrap-up
Spotlight by Candlelight Reception
6:30PM | Baraka Ballroom
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Saturday, November 7
8AM
Morning Activities (Optional)
Meditation | Led by Shira Ronen
Morning Jog | Led by Shannon Power
8:30AM
Breakfast
9:30AM
What 2027 HiPower looks like
9:45AM
Ignite Tracks: Session 1
10:45AM
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
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson
11:30AM
Ask & Answer Circles
12PM
Group Photo
12:15PM
Lunch
1:00PM
Ignite Tracks: Session 2
Track 1: Beyond the Basics: The Next Two Levels of AI Adoption with Nolwenn Godard & Michelle Riconscente
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson
2:00PM
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
Ask & Answer Circles
3:30PM
Volunteer Committee Breakouts
4:30PM
HiPower Breakouts
Dinner and Karaoke
6:30PM | Baraka Ballroom
Theme: 80s Pop Divas
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Sunday, November 8
8:00AM
Morning Activities (Optional)
Mindfulness | Led by Jenn Wooten
Sunday Morning Walk
8:00AM
Breakfast
9:00AM
JANx Talks
10:30AM
Track 1: Beyond the Basics: The Next Two Levels of AI Adoption with Nolwenn Godard & Michelle Riconscente
Track 2: Write Your Own Adventure and Enjoy the Journey with Delida Costin, Ashley McLain, & Michelle Newcome
Track 3: Ignite Your Impact: Turning Purpose Into a Plan with Mona Sabet & Vicki Johnson
Ignite Tracks: Session 3
11:30AM
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