2025 WITH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Theme: Women Who Lead: Inspiring, Innovating, and Influencing the Next Generation

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18th

Student and Emerging Young Professionals Day
An exclusive gathering fostering mentorship, career development, and networking for students and rising leaders in hospitality and tourism.

  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
    Registration and Check-in Open

  • 1:00 PM 
    Welcome and Opening Remarks – Clara Carter, WITH Founder & CEO

  • 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM 

    The Next Generation of Women in Hospitality Fireside Chat

    • Moderator: Niveesha Hill, Area General Manager, InnVentures

    • Speaker: Theresa Cunningham, Vice President of People, Culture & Purpose, San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA)

  • 2:05 PM – 3:05 PM 

    Career Booster Breakout (Select Two)

    • Coaching Sessions 

    • Resume Writing

    • LinkedIn Best Practices

    • Interviewing Tips

    • Finance

  • 3:05 PM – 3:20 PM

    Break

  • 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM 

    Career Booster Breakout 

    • C-Suite Interacting - Speed Networking

  • 4:25 PM – 4:30 PM

    Closing Remarks

  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

    WITH Honoree Welcome Reception

Friday, september 19th

Morning Schedule

  • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
    Conference Registration Open

  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

  • 9:00 AM 
    General Session Opens - Pacific Ballroom

    Mistress of Ceremonies: Dania Duke, Managing Director, Davidson Hotels & Resorts

    • Keynote Speaker: Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS - President and CEO, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) 

      Topic: Building Community and Belonging in a Polarized World

  • 9:35 AM – 10:10 AM

    Elevate Her – Inclusive Leadership & Career Growth Panel

    • Topic: Leading with Impact: Elevating Your Voice in Executive Spaces

      • Moderator: Darlynne Reyes Menkin, Co-owner, Where You Want to Be, Inc. and Out of the Ordinary

      • Panelist: Nikki Gonzales, Chief of Staff, Soundings

      • Panelist: Chantel Ross Francois, President & CEO, East Point CVB

      • Panelist: Sara Arjmand, President and Founder, Formula Marketing

  • 10:10 AM – 10:45 AM 

    Elevate Her – Technology & Innovation in Hospitality Panel

    • Topic: Women at the Forefront of Innovation

      • Moderator: Shaun Cassidy, President Cassidy Creative Solutions

      • Panelist: Tracy Judge, CEO of Soundings

      • Panelist: Maren Dougherty, Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, San Diego Convention Center Corporation

      • Panelist: Adam Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of Cloudbeds

  • 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM 

    Networking Break with Exhibitors

  • 11:10 AM – 11:55 AM 

    Learn & Grow Breakout Sessions – Round 1 (Select One)

    • Confidence Building & Networking 

      • Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS - President and CEO, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)

    • Business Strategies & Entrepreneurship 

      • Sabine Gedeon, Founder, Transformed Leadership Institute

    • Wellness & Work-Life Balance 

      • Brisa Huezo, Corporate Director of Spa & Wellness, Noble House Hotels and Resorts 

    • Building Collaborations

      • Junior Tauvaa, Chief Business Officer, PCMA

  • 11:30 AM – Noon

    Luncheon Guest Registration Open

Midday: Awards Luncheon

  • 12:00 PM 
    Awards Luncheon and Keynote

    • Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Joyce Leveston, CMM, CVP - President and CEO, Javits Convention Center, New York

      Topic: Leading with Inspiration, Courage, and Influence…A Woman’s Touch

  • 12:55 PM – 1:45 PM 

    Honoree Discussion Panel

    • Moderator: Tatiana Lotufo, VP of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, ACCESS, DMC

      • Honoree: Mary Cheeks, CEO and General Manager, Jamul Casino and Resorts

      • Honoree: Babett Hirzel, General Manager, Carte Hotel San Diego

      • Honoree: Claudia Ludlow, General Manager, Glorietta Bay Inn Coronado

      • Honoree: Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO, Visit Carlsbad

  • 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
    Awards Presentation - Clara Carter, WITH Founder and CEO

    • Honorees

    • Lifetime Achievement Pioneer

  • 2:05 PM – 2:30 PM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors

Afternoon Schedule

  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM 
    Learn & Grow Breakout Sessions – Round 2 (Select One)

    • Confidence Building & Networking 

      • Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS - President & CEO, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)

    • Business Strategies & Entrepreneurship 

      • Sabine Gedeon, Founder, Transformed Leadership Institute

    • Wellness & Work-Life Balance 

      • Brisa Huezo, Corporate Director of Spa & Wellness, Noble House Hotels and Resorts 

    • Building Collaborations

      • Junior Tauvaa, Chief Business Officer, PCMA

3:15 PM – 3:50 PM 
Legacy Trailblazers Panel

  • Moderator: Karima Zaki, VP of Operations, Town and Desert Hospitality

    • Panelist: Patti Roscoe, Experienced Hospitality Professional (Retired)

    • Panelist: Gloria Herbert, Co-Founder, Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine

    • Panelist: Joyce Marie Gattas, Dean at SDSU (Retired)

  • 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM

    Closing Remarks – Clara Carter, WITH Founder & CEO

  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Post Conference Networking 
    Drinks & light bites | Final connection opportunities before departure