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Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership, Wisdom, and Connection

For two decades, 100 Wise Women has brought together accomplished women and emerging leaders to share stories, build confidence, and grow meaningful connections. As one of the Leadership Louisville Center’s signature women’s leadership experiences, this quarterly breakfast series creates space for honest conversation, practical insight, and powerful relationships.

In 2026, we proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of 100 Wise Women – honoring the wisdom in the room while continuing a tradition of learning from extraordinary women leaders shaping our community and beyond.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

 

20 Years. Four Powerful Conversations. One Unmissable Series.

Join us for the 20th anniversary of 100 Wise Women and make 2026 a year of insight, connection, and leadership growth.

The 2026 100 Wise Women series features four extraordinary women leaders, including a visionary real estate developer, a transformative faith and community leader, a nationally recognized corporate executive, and a global humanitarian and civic icon.

👉A Special 20th Anniversary Year –
Make it a Year of Wise Women: Register for all three upcoming events below.

Individual Event Tickets: $65 | $45 for Leadership Louisville Center Members

Location for all 2026 events: The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
(On the campus of Masonic Homes Kentucky)


register for INDIVIDUAL events:

June 26 will feature Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, a transformational faith and community leader.

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August 28 will feature Gina Tobin, whose people-first leadership has shaped Louisville’s own Texas Roadhouse.

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Close out the year on November 20 with Lonnie Ali, a global humanitarian and civic leader known around the world.

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BECOME A 100 WISE WOMEN SPONSOR IN OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

100 Wise Women is made possible by generous partners who believe in the power of women’s leadership and community connection.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor

Why Attend?

You Need a Network of Strong Women.

We’ve Put Them at Your Table.

Each 100 Wise Women event features a nationally or regionally recognized woman leader, paired with facilitated table conversations designed to spark connection, reflection, and insight.

Whether you’re early in your leadership journey or bringing decades of experience, this is a space to:

  • NETWORK
    Connect with distinguished women from all career stages and backgrounds.
  • LEARN
    Exchange ideas, share concerns, and discover expertise from women you might not otherwise meet.
  • GROW
    Empower yourself and strengthen your leadership capacity.

Past 100 Wise Women Speakers

Since 2007, our 100 Wise Women events have featured keynote speakers who share their stories that are candid, inspirational, and wise beyond measure. Here just a few of the past 100 Wise Women speakers.

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