The WITH Conference Returns September 18-19, 2025!

Join Us in San Diego for Two Days of Empowerment & Celebrating Women in Tourism & Hospitality!

Mark your calendars, the highly anticipated National Women in Tourism & Hospitality Conference returns to sunny San Diego September 18-19, 2025 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina!

Get ready for a bigger, better, and more empowering year at our annual conference where you’ll enjoy two great days of empowerment, celebrating, and networking. You’ll also experience powerful keynote speakers, panelists, interactive workshops, and exhibitors who will provide amazing industry insights, resources, and goodies.

Registration opens soon. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get earlybird access to purchase your conference tickets!

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BE OUR 2025 SPONSOR!

We are beyond grateful for East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau’s fantastic sponsorship of our annual 2024 Women in Tourism and Hospitality Conference in San Diego. Their unwavering support has been a game-changer, allowing us to make waves in the world of tourism and hospitality by continuing our conference that's about building a community of empowered and inspiring women. It's more than just a sponsorship; it's a shared commitment to fostering growth, connections, and success.

We’d love to have your business as a sponsor for our 2025 WITH Conference! Sponsorship opportunities are available at predesigned levels, and benefits and customizable options to meet your marketing preference. Please check our sponsorship proposal for more details and to lock in 2024 rates. Reach out to our dedicated team via email sponsorship@mccsn.com to secure your sponsorship opportunity.

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Upcoming events

Bubbles & Sparkles Networking Mixer - A Women’s History Month Celebration

Join us for an exclusive networking event hosted by Kendra Scott, inside Fashion Valley Mall. This is your chance to connect with leading women in the hospitality industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the women who are making an impact!

Here’s Why You Should Attend:

Expand Your Professional Network
Showcase Your Brand
Delicious Light Bites & Beverages
Exclusive Shopping & Giveaways
Have Fun in a Vibrant Atmosphere

Proceeds from this event will benefit WITH, Int’l, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women.

Location: Kendra Scott, 7007 Friars Rd, 836, San Diego, CA 92108

Date and time: Wed., Mar 26, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Organizer: Clara Carter, (619) 265-2561, info@mccsn.com

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2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

PEGGY BERG - *Founder of Castell*
Peggy Berg is the Founder of Castell, which is now an AHLA Foundation Project. She serves on the AHLA ForWard committee advancing women, the AHLA Foundation Research Committee. She founded Castell, a non-profit dedicated to advancing women in hospitality industry leadership with a goal of seeing women in more than one of every three positions at all levels in all fields of hospitality industry leadership and ownership.

JASON DUNN - *National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals*
Jason Dunn is an 18-year tourism industry veteran and was the first Black Vice President at Visit Cincy in its 77-year history. He was recently appointed as CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals. NCBMP is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and empower Black Hospitality professionals and all proponents of equity who support or work with Black meetings and events.

TAYLOR SMITH - *Meetings Today*
Taylor Smith joined Meetings Today magazine in May 2022 as a content developer, destinations and features and is the face behind the publication's column, "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," which explores how to welcome, work with, understand and plan for the industry’s next wave of professionals, Gen Z. Smith also covers North American destinations, wellness, sustainability, incentives, new and renovated properties and industry trends.

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Testimonials

transformative experience for me!

"Attending the WITH Conference was a transformative experience for me, largely due to Clara Carter's invaluable guidance. Clara's wealth of experience in the events industry and her willingness to forge meaningful connections have been a true gift. She has provided me with the mentorship I needed to navigate this complex field. Clara is a powerful advocate for industry professionals, giving a voice to those who feel unheard. Her support and dedication have significantly impacted my career, and I am incredibly grateful for her mentorship and advocacy. "

Jennifer Jones, Business Development Manager @CSI DMC – first time attendee

an amazing and uplifting day!

“Thank you Clara Carter, CDMP for creating the conference I wish existed 20 years ago when I joined the tourism industry! The Women in Tourism and Hospitality Conference was an amazing and uplifting day learning and sharing with incredible leaders. Grateful to spend the day with some of my Visit Carlsbad team members and our Carlsbad hotel partners Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa and the Westin / Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa.”