Launching Our Regional Leadership Retreat Series!

First Stop: Columbia, Maryland – Friday, January 16, 2026

Kick off the new year by focusing on YOU. Chart your career path, strengthen your leadership presence and turn your ambition into a mission with #GALSNGEAR’s east-coast retreat. Join professional colleagues in production, tech and broadcast to (re)define your next role. Gain hands-on skills in negotiation and financial fitness. Develop your leadership advantage. You will walk away inspired, with renewed confidence to make 2026 your breakthrough year!

“I love the camaraderie of all the women together, learning new tools and strategies.”

“Seeing so many women in that room succeeding in their careers meant a lot to me. It’s what I needed!”

“I love the connections that I make.”

About our January Retreat Location: The beautiful venue at Vectorworks is minutes from BWI Amtrak and BWI International Airport.

Hotel: A special link for discounted hotel rates will be provided to those who register.

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 14!

Join Our 2026 Regional Leadership Retreat East at Vectorworks

Draft Program

Evening, Thursday, January 15

5-6PM Arrivals/Check-in (a dinner meetup may be arranged at local area restaurant)

8PM Welcome Networking Drinks

Workshop Day – Friday, January 16

8:00AM Sponsored Networking Breakfast

8:30-8:45AM Welcome

8:45-10:15AM Harnessing Your Strengths as a Leader with Ellyn McKay

10:15-10:35AM Networking Break

10:35-11:45AM Leadership Panel: Mastering Career Challenges & Pivots led by Adrienne Blanks

11:45-12:45PM Sponsored Networking Lunch

1:00-2:30PM Choose a Workshop – recordings will be made available to registered attendees

Negotiation Skills with Susan Borke or

Financial Wellness with Tacy Roby

2:30-2:50PM Networking Break

3:00-4:00PM Taking Our Vision Out of the Room

4:00-4:15PM Farewells

SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 14th–mark your calendar!

We believe in making this experience accessible to seasoned and emerging leaders while valuing the time, care, and skill that goes into creating a valuable retreat. That’s why we use a sliding scale. Thanks to the support of other attendees and our sponsors, the rates are low for everyone. And you can choose the amount that fits your circumstances — no proof or explanation needed.

$299 – Solidarity Rate (and after Dec 15) – For those with the resources to support others, and help us cover the cost of facilitators, materials and program operations

$249 – Early Bird Rate – Available until December 15

$199 – Supported Rate – For attendees with financial need or those who are underemployed

Your Registration Includes:

Access to all live sessions
Breakfast and Lunch
Recordings of the two concurrent afternoon workshops, so you don’t miss anything
Post-Event follow-up and a virtual cohort meetup, to ensure you put your ideas into action!