REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SERIES
First Stop: Columbia, Maryland – Friday, January 16, 2026
Early Bird Pricing until December 15 – grab your seat today!
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 discounted hotel rate is available to those who register before December 15th.
Thank you to our generous hosts, Vectorworks
And to our sponsoring organization, Diversified
Lunch sponsored by Tribridge Partners
Please see EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE for up-to-the-minute program information.
Evening, Thursday, January 15
5-6PM Arrivals/Hotel Check-in – Discounted Hotel Rates for Thurs, Jan 15 and Fri Jan 16 Here
7-8:30PM Welcome Networking Drinks – Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar, 6741 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
We encourage you to connect with fellow attendees at the welcome networking event the night before the full-day workshop. A special event is in the works!
Workshop Day – Friday, January 16
8:00AM Sponsored Networking Breakfast
8:30-8:45AM Welcome
8:45-10:15AM Harness Your Strengths as a Leader with women’s leadership expert Ellyn McKay
10:15-10:35AM Networking Break
10:35-11:45AM Leadership Panel: Mastering Career Challenges & Pivots led by Career & Learning Technology Strategist
Adrienne Blanks
11:45-12:45PM Sponsored Networking Lunch
1:00-2:30PM Choose a Workshop – recordings will be made available to registered attendees
Get Negotiation Ready with attorney and negotation trainer Susan Borke or
Money Matters: Empower Your Financial Journey with Tacy Roby , CFP, Senior Wealth Advisor, TriBridge Partners Financial
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. GRAB YOUR SEAT TODAY!
$249 – Early Bird Rate – Available until December 15
$199 – Supported Rate – For attendees with financial need or those who are underemployed (special discount codes do not apply)
Your Registration Includes:
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Access to all live sessions
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Breakfast and Lunch
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Recordings of the two concurrent afternoon workshops, so you don’t miss anything
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Post-Event follow-up and a virtual cohort meetup, to ensure you put your ideas into action!
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