Join us for the premier gathering of powerhouse women leaders at the iconic Gaylord National Harbor for three unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and transformation.

The SAVOY Women of Influence Conference convenes visionary changemakers from corporate boardrooms, venture capital, entrepreneurship, government, and the nonprofit sector—uniting them to share insights, build meaningful connections, and celebrate excellence at the highest level.

Experience dynamic keynotes from cultural trailblazers such as Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Candace Parker, 3× WNBA Champion, broadcaster, and President of Basketball for Adidas.

Celebrate groundbreaking leadership through two signature events:

  • The Pinnacle Awards, honoring trailblazing entrepreneurs
  • The Laureate Awards, recognizing women who are reshaping industries and redefining influence

This is more than a conference—it’s a movement. A space to elevate your voice, expand your vision, and align with a community of leaders committed to collective progress.

Secure your seat at the table where transformation begins.

HONOREES

SAVOY Laureate Award Honorees

The SAVOY Laureate Award recognizes exceptional leaders whose impact resonates throughout their industries and beyond. These distinguished honorees have not only mastered their domains—whether in corporate leadership, finance or sports—but have used their platforms to advocate for progress, mentor rising talent, and establish new benchmarks of excellence that continue to elevate their fields.

Candace Parker
Candace Parker
  • WNBA Icon & Businesswoman
Sharon Bowen
  • Chair of the New York Stock Exchange
Felita Harris
  • Executive Director and Co-founder
SAVOY Pinnacle Award Honorees

The SAVOY Pinnacle Award recognizes entrepreneurs who represent the apex of business leadership and innovation. These distinguished honorees have not only created successful enterprises but have reimagined entire industries, demonstrated exceptional business acumen, and established legacies that inspire the next generation of business leaders to aim higher and dream bigger.

Jenell Ross
  • Bob Ross Auto Group
Erin M. Tolefree & Cara J. Hughes
Cara J. Hughes
  • Baldwin Richardson Foods
Erin M. Tolefree & Cara J. Hughes
Deryl McKissack
  • McKissack & McKissack

Agenda

Wednesday May 7, 2025

6:30PM - 9:30PM

OPENING RECEPTION - FIRESIDE CHAT WITH LISA W. WARDELL, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC. AND CURRENT BOARD DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN EXPRESS
Potomac Ballroom

Thursday May 8, 2025

9:35AM - 10:15AM

The Importance of ‘You’ - Journey to Self
Potomac Ballroom
Sponsored by:

Thursday May 8, 2025

11:30AM - 11:45AM

BREAK - Networking

Thursday May 8, 2025

11:45AM - 12:45PM

SESSION 2A: Your Money - Building Wealth Intentionally
Potomac C
Sponsored by:

Thursday May 8, 2025

12:45PM - 1:15PM

BREAK - Networking

Thursday May 8, 2025

1:15PM - 2:30PM

LUNCH CONVERSATION: How Savage X Fenty & Pattern Beauty have Re-defined Cultural Power
Potomac Ballroom
Sponsored by:

Thursday May 8, 2025

2:30PM - 3:00PM

BREAK - Networking

Thursday May 8, 2025

4:00PM - 6:00PM

BREAK - Networking

Thursday May 8, 2025

6:00PM - 7:00PM

RECEPTION
Potomac Ballroom

Thursday May 8, 2025

7:00PM - 8:00PM

DINNER CONVERSATION: Fawn Weaver's $1.1 Billion Whiskey Playbook
Potomac Ballroom
Sponsored by:

Thursday May 8, 2025

8:00PM - 9:00PM

SAVOY 2025 Pinnacle Award Honorees
Potomac Ballroom
Jenell Ross
  • Bob Ross Auto Group
Erin M. Tolefree & Cara J. Hughes
Cara J. Hughes
  • Baldwin Richardson Foods
Erin M. Tolefree & Cara J. Hughes
Deryl McKissack
  • McKissack & McKissack
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Friday May 9, 2025

9:35AM - 10:15AM

Leadership Starts with Intention - Sharon Bowen, Chair of the new york stock exchanGe (nyse)
Potomac Ballroom
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Friday May 9, 2025

10:30AM - 11:30AM

SESSION 1B: Transform and Thrive - Empowering Your Personal Growth & Transformation
Potomac D

Friday May 9, 2025

11:30AM - 11:45AM

BREAK - Networking

Friday May 9, 2025

11:45AM - 12:45PM

SESSION 2A: Unlocking the Door - Understanding Mortgage for Wealth Building
Potomac C
Sponsored by:

Friday May 9, 2025

11:45AM - 12:45PM

SESSION 2B: master class - Insight On Negotiating Your Executive Compensation Package
Potomac D
Sponsored by:

Friday May 9, 2025

12:45PM - 1:15PM

BREAK - Networking

Friday May 9, 2025

1:00PM - 2:30PM

LUNCH CONVERSATION: Abby Phillip, Anchor Newsnight with Abby phillip, CNN
Potomac Ballroom

Friday May 9, 2025

3:00PM - 4:00PM

SESSION 3B: Women In Music - Moving to Their Own Beat
Potomac D

Friday May 9, 2025

3:00PM - 4:00PM

SESSION 3C: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, and Show Yourself: 3 Steps to Achieve Greater Outcomes, Higher Income
Potomac 1-2

Friday May 9, 2025

3:00PM - 4:00PM

SESSION 3E: Unlocking Your Superpowers to Build Your Personal and Professional Brand
Potomac 5–6

Friday May 9, 2025

4:00PM - 6:00PM

BREAK-Networking

Friday May 9, 2025

6:00PM - 7:00PM

RECEPTION
Potomac Ballroom

Friday May 9, 2025

7:00PM - 8:30PM

DINNER CONVERSATION: Candace Parker
3x WNBA Champion,
WNBA Icon & Businesswoman &
President of Basketball for Adidas

Potomac Ballroom
Sponsored by:

Friday May 9, 2025

8:00PM - 9:00PM

SAVOY 2025 Laureate Award Honorees
Potomac Ballroom
Candace Parker
Candace Parker
  • WNBA Icon and Businesswoman
Sharon Bowen
  • Chair of the New York Stock Exchange
Erin M. Tolefree & Cara J. Hughes
Felita Harris
  • Executive Director and Co-founder
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Speakers

Erica Acie

Head of Originations

Truist

Erica J. Bolden

Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &
People Analytics

Mercedes-Benz USA

Ernest Nicolas 

Chief Enterprise Operations Officer
HP Inc.

Esi Eggleston Bracey

Chief Growth and Marketing Officer

Unilever

Estelle

Grammy-Award-winning International Pop Star

Apple Music

Fawn Weaver

Co-Founder,

Uncle Nearest Inc.

Felita Harris

Executive Director

RAISEfashion

Fellicia Foster

Head of Human Resources,
U.S. Personal & Business Banking

BMO

Freddi Brown

Certified Executive Coach

Figure It Out, LLC

Gena Ashe

Chief Legal Officer &
Corporate Secretary

Anterix Inc.

Giselle Mota

Founder & Future of Work
Thought Leader

Versd Labs

Herman E. Bulls

Vice Chairman,
Americas International

Jones Lang LaSalle

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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