Women in Hospitality Leadership Forum

A half-day experience focused on professional growth, leadership, and connection. 

DATE & TIME

June 2, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LOCATION

Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill

FEE

$75/person

Whether you're a seasoned leader or building your path, you'll gain fresh perspectives and meaningful connections to support your journey during this half-day leadership session. The program features a dynamic keynote from Meridith Elliott Powell on claiming your space, followed by a panel discussion on building your confidence and impact and interactive breakout sessions. The day concludes with a networking lunch. 

Featured Speakers

Meridith Elliott Powell

Keynote Speaker

Sarah Crow

Sysco

Kelly Gomez

TFB Hospitality

Sharon Myers

Visit Hershey Harrisburg

Jessie Tuno

Butter & Bean / Assets

Dakota Ridinger

TFB Catering

Mary Sigel

Sigel & Associates Consulting Group

Joshua Funk

TFB Hospitality

Agenda

  • 8:30 a.m.—Registration
  • 9 a.m.—Breakfast & Keynote Speaker: Meridith Elliott Powell 
    • Claiming Your Seat—Confidence, Leadership & Belonging in Hospitality
  • 10 a.m.—Panel Discussion
    • Empowered Voices—Lessons Learned, Leadership Earned: Five industry leaders share personal stories, hard-won lessons, and practical wisdom on building confidence, navigating challenges, and lifting others as you rise.
  • 11 a.m.—Breakout Sessions
    • Breakout 1—Every Dollar Tells a Story: Building Financial Confidence
    • Breakout 2— Leading Forward: Cultivating Talent and Opportunity in Hospitality
  • Noon—Networking Lunch & Wrap-up

 

Complimentary professional headshots are available for registered attendees before breakfast and during lunch. Appointment times are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book your time slot

Sponsorships Available

Align your brand with leaders shaping the future of hospitality. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations committed to supporting women in hospitality grow and succeed. Reserve online today

Title Sponsor — $2,500

  • 4 Registrations
  • Speaking Opportunity
  • Logo on Signage
  • Full page Ad in program
  • Social Media recognition
  • 1 banner ad in PRLAEF newsletter

Speaker or Lunch Sponsor — $1,000

  • 2 Registrations
  • Logo on Signage
  • Half-page Ad in program
  • Social Media recognition

Break Sponsor — $500

  • 1 Registration
  • Logo on Signage
  • Social Media recognition

Join the Conversation Shaping the Future of Hospitality

Connect, learn, and lead alongside peers across Pennsylvania's hospitality industry.

Title Sponsor

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