HORSE RACING
WOMEN'S SUMMIT
Thank you to all who took part in our 3-day summit and embraced our mission. We look forward to seeing new faces at our upcoming event on October 31st at The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Click below for tickets and event information!The Horse Racing Women's Summit is the industry's only 3-day conference designed for the professional and personal development of women in horse racing. Our programming is fueled by three core pillars: to Engage, Elevate, and Invest in women as we believe it is the key to transforming our industry. In 2024, we celebrated inspiring speakers, tackled industry challenges, and took a moment to reflect on how personal growth can positively impact our professional performance.
2024 Events
As we approach the end of 2024, one HRWS event remains. Click below for more information!
Katie Goodman
2024 HRWS Keynote Speaker
HRWS is thrilled to announce that Katie Goodman will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Summit, which will be held Sept. 25-27 in Arcadia, CA!
An award-winning comedian, author and international speaker, Goodman has quite literally written the book on using improv comedy to improve your life. With over 20 years of experience training and speaking, Goodman has taught over 40,000 people how to use the tools of improv comedy - touching on topics such as staying present, being flexible, and authenticity - to navigate the unknown and tackle the challenges in their lives. We look forward to sharing Katie's unique approach with attendees in September!
Schedule
9.25
Wednesday
Le Meridien
4:00 p.m. Check-In Opens
5:00 p.m. Welcome Party & Networking Activity
7:00 p.m. Event Wrap Up
9.26
Thursday
Le Meridien
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
8:45 a.m. Opening Speaker
9:20 a.m. Panel 1: Peak Performance
10:20 Break
11:00 a.m. Panel 2: Women at the Helm
12:05 p.m. Jane Goldstein Award
12:30 p.m. Luncheon
2:00 p.m. Keynote Address & Workshop
4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
4:30 p.m. Closing Reception
9.27
Friday
Santa Anita Park
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Clocker's Corner
9:45 a.m. Backside Tram Tour (barns, receiving barn, jockey silks room)
12:30 p.m. Racing at Santa Anita Park with handicapping contest Included
2024 Speakers
We are thrilled to feature the below speakers and moderators at the 2024 Horse Racing Women's Summit.
Friday Fun at
Santa Anita Park!
Your HRWS Ticket Includes an exciting full day experience at Santa Anita Park the day after programming at Le Meridien.
A Morning At Clocker's Corner
Start your morning with breakfast at the famed Clockers’ Corner hosted by XBTV hosts and racing analysts, Michelle Yu and Zoe Cadman, to watch morning training, highlighting appearances from California Crown contenders, and swap handicapping tips for that day’s race card.
Racing At Santa Anita Park
Round out the day with an afternoon of racing at the great race place, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. All guests will have reserved seating and be able to enjoy complimentary specialty cocktails and snacks, while also having the opportunity to participate in a wagering experience and contest (more details to come!).
Touring The Backside
After morning training, hop on the tram and head out to explore the backside of Santa Anita on a guided tour. Stops include the Receiving Barn, historical sites like the George Woolf and Seabiscuit Statues, the Jockey Silks Room, the Saddling Paddock, and finally, the Carriage Barn.
Head To The Winner's Circle
Friday’s racing program will be highlighted by a race named in honor of the Horse Racing Women’s Summit. Attendees will be taken on a guided tour to the paddock to see the racehorses, jockeys and other connections, be able to watch the race from the winner’s circle and all gather for a photo following the HRWS race.
Our Pillars
ENGAGE
Network with individuals outside of the everyday environment and as a result, create successful alliances and opportunities.
ELEVATE
Gain the tools and resources needed to create a plan to grow both professionally and personally and be inspired to take action. Industry members recognize women’s impact and potential in every work environment.
INVEST
Investments in women have been shown to create exponential impact by reaching diverse audiences, creating new ideas, and relaying different perspectives and experiences.