Develop HER Women's Summit

The Develop HER Women’s Summit welcomes all women to join us for our annual community-focused leadership conference. The summit will span themes of professional, personal, and community leadership to invigorate and develop women to elevate Memphis. Women will learn how to activate their power in their personal and professional lives and how we all can make a difference together.

Each year, Develop HER brings together hundreds of women from across the Mid-South for a dynamic day of personal and professional growth. The 2026 summit theme, “In HER Era,” honors the journey of women stepping boldly into their purpose, power, and potential.

The one-day event includes breakout sessions with local leaders, vendor booths focused on women’s issues and interests, a luncheon featuring a panel of top female leaders in Memphis, and a keynote address. Emmy Award–nominated television host, real estate expert, and designer, Dr. Egypt Sherrod, will be the featured guest speaker for the summit.

Past Develop HER Women’s Summit Keynote Speakers include journalist and television host Joan Lunden, co-founder of HGTV Susan Packard, environmental activist Erin Brockovich, Olympic-winning gymnast Dominique Dawes, co-founder and former CEO of the non-profit Malala Fund Shiza Shahid, American Football League official Sarah Thomas, former Miss USA Dr. Deshauna Barber, and award-winning keynote speaker and emcee Rachel Sheerin.