Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA
What happens when the boldest, brightest and best communicators get together? It’s limitless…
Experience an event like no other! This unique getaway is curated by Ragan for communications leaders looking to share ideas, forge new bonds and build on breakthrough thinking for their personal and business growth. The Women’s Business Summit and Retreat for Communicators & Marketers is designed for those with a limitless mindset who value the collective wisdom of high-achieving peers who share a passion for learning, connecting and creating.
We’ve designed a 2.5-day summit that includes a healthy mix of candid conversations, problem-solving, workshopping ideas, sharing successes (and failures), plus great food, entertainment, relaxation and connecting at a level you just can’t get from your typical conference.
Space is limited to 60 executives; secure your unforgettable experience now!
Don’t miss your opportunity to:
- Make meaningful new connections
- Learn in an intimate setting of a small cohort of leading women
- Access exclusive content
- Gain actionable insights to implement back in the office
Who Will Be There? The summit is designed for women with 10+ years of experience in communications and marketing. We vet all registrants to ensure their experience aligns with the other delegates.
If you spend any time in the following areas, this summit is for you: internal communications, external communications, marketing, public relations, agency management, HR, or social media.
You’ll experience a mix of candid, curated conversations among top women in communications and marketing and inspirational guest speakers as we explore:
- Leading through change and uncertainty
- Comms strategies in the age of AI and short attention spans
- Talent retention
- Elevating your storytelling skills
- Next-level skills and competencies for leaders and their teams
- C-suite comms strategies
- The economics of comms – a new framework for tying your efforts to the bottom line
- Negotiation skills
- Managing up, down and all around
- PLUS: bring your challenges and questions to the group as we tap into the collective wisdom of leading women in comms
This retreat is designed to help you think differently, make new connections and return with ideas and inspiration to lift your business and well-being. We’ve traded in the slide decks for peer-to-peer conversations and featured speakers with an outside and outsized view on enlightening topics, be it storytelling, business acumen, leadership, or creativity.
Agenda will be announced soon.
Poker & Your Seat at the Table
Join us for an exciting Poker Power workshop! An expert instructor will guide you through the basics, from hand strength to bet sizing, so you can confidently sit at the table like a boss. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the game, when to hold, and when to fold, all while having a blast. But it’s not just about the game - the skills you’ll learn in this program can be applied to your career and life. You’ll develop strategic thinking, quick decision-making, and a competitive edge that will set you apart in any field. And the best part? You’ll get to put your newfound knowledge into practice right away by playing with your fellow participants. So don’t miss out on this unforgettable program - it’s your chance to level up your game and life!
Pricing
Your Summit Ticket Includes:
- 2 hotel nights at the 4-star property
- All content/programming
- All meals
- All networking and cocktail events
- Entertainment and activities
- Unique group experiences
- Swag bag
- Private LinkedIn group
- Post-summit virtual meetups and events
- And more!
| Join us for the Women’s Business Summit and Retreat: | REGISTRATION FEE (all-inclusive) through May 1 |
REGISTRATION FEE (all-inclusive) after May 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person includes all items listed above including a 2-night stay at the Balboa Bay Resort | $4,499 | $5,499 |
Would you and a colleague like to attend? Group pricing is available when registering! Contact customer service for more information.
Our Luxurious Venue
Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat, offers breathtaking views of Balboa Bay and unforgettable sunsets over the harbor. Recognized as the #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report, it also holds prestigious Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond ratings.
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-5000
Unplug at the Business Summit and Retreat!
Nurture your mind, body and soul with these wellness activities during the Summit:
Mini meditations to cultivate mindfulness
Learn breathing exercises that reset thinking and leave you feeling energized
All-levels yoga to open the body and start the day with intention
Quiet your mind and move stuck energy with the basics of Qi Gong
Slow down with a soothing sound bath that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and grateful
Enjoy guided walks with your new friends
Who Should Attend
If you spend any time in the following areas, this summit is for you:
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Agency Management
- HR
- Social Media
Here’s what past attendees are saying about the Women’s Business Summit and Retreat:
It was a relaxing, rewarding, motivating, holistic and intimate conference that brought senior women communications professionals together to share best practices and ideas. It was wonderful!
The retreat was well-planned and the speakers were stellar.
Loved connecting with so many women across so many industries. It was refreshing and relatable.
This was an incredible experience to meet with like-minded colleagues from all types of industries - share best practices, help each other solution, learn and laugh with each other.
It was very fulfilling. I had the opportunity to talk with like-minded female leaders who understood many of the issues I was experiencing or challenges I needed to overcome.
A great opportunity to step out if my day to day and connect with women who understand both work and personal challenges.
Who Attends
Communications and marketing professionals from these organizations have attended the Women's Business Summit and Retreat:
WOMEN’S BUSINESS SUMMIT & RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2024
CARLSBAD, CA
A 30-minute drive from the
San Diego International Airport
EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE EMPOWERMENT EVENT
We’ve designed a 2.5-day summit that includes a healthy mix of candid conversations, problem-solving, workshopping ideas, sharing successes (and failures), plus great food, entertainment, relaxation and connecting at a level you just can’t get from your typical conference.
The September 18-20 summit at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad, CA, is the quintessential setting for this gathering of leading women communicators. This world-class resort is set on 250 acres overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon on the Pacific Ocean and offers an array of activities. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to play tennis at one of the top-ranked tennis resorts worldwide according to Tennis Resorts Online, or play a round of golf at the only Arnold Palmer signature-designed golf course in coastal California. The resort also offers the first Miraval Life in Balance Spa in North San Diego, offering globally inspired services and award-winning wellness experiences.
Space is limited to 60 executives; secure your unforgettable experience now!
Pricing
| Join us for the Women’s Business Summit and Retreat: | REGISTRATION FEE |
|---|---|
| Per Person includes all items listed above including a 2-night stay at the luxurious Park Hyatt Aviara Resort | $4,499 |
Why A Women’s Business Summit and Retreat?
Diane Schwartz
CEO
Ragan Communications
It gets lonely at the top, or on your way to the top. You have the brainpower, you have the job title and you have the courage. Now you’ll have the community.
We created the Women’s Business Summit as a chance to meet other women in leadership positions who appreciate the power of connecting, sharing and learning from one another.
Please join at our Women’s Business Summit and see for yourself why our first cohort of attendees told us this was one of the best events of their career.
By attending, you are investing in yourself, your team and your organization. I hope you’ll join us for this unique adventure at a beautiful resort with your fellow communicators.
