2024 Horse Racing Women’s Summit – Arcadia, CA

Join us for a unique opportunity to listen to empowering speakers, network with fellow industry women and participate in collaborative in-depth discussions throughout this engaging event.

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY – 9/25

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Welcome Party at Le Meridien – Arcadia, CA

THURSDAY – 9/26

7:00 am – Registration Opens

• Continental Breakfast Available

8:30 am – Welcome Message

• Emcee – Christina Blacker, FanDuel TV
• Remarks by Stephanie Hronis, HRWS

8:45 am – Opening Speaker

• Catherine Iste – Los Angeles Chargers, Chief Administrative Officer

9:20 am – Panel 1- Peak Performance

High Level Competition & Mental Preparedness

Moderated by Britney Eurton – NBC & Amazon Prime

• Zoe Cadman – Host/Analyst – XBTV.com
• Karen Crouse – Sports Journalist Turned Ghostwriter
• Samantha Huge – National Collegiate Equestrian Association, Executive Director & Executive Vice President of Collegiate Athletics, RealResponse
• Emma-Jayne Wilson – Sovereign & Eclipse Award-winning jockey

10:20 am – Networking Break

11:00 am – Panel 2 – Women at the Helm

Driving Organizations & Inspiring Teams

Moderated by Stacie Clark Rogers – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Operations Consultant/Founder

• Tracy Attfield – Founder of TLore
• Vicky Leonard – Kick Collective & TTR Aus/NZ, Kick Up For Racing (AUS) & Light Up Racing (USA)
• Robyn Theodorakis – Seak Geek, Head of Key Accounts, Sales
• Dr. Alina Vale – Equine Welfare & Forensics

12:05 pm – Jane Goldstein Award Presentation

12:30 pm – Luncheon

2:00 pm – Keynote Address & Workshop – Katie Goodman

• 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 with training and speaking, Goodman has taught over 30,000 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. Learn more about Katie Goodman HERE.

4:00 pm – Closing Remarks

4:30 pm – Reception

FRIDAY – 9/27

8:00 am – Breakfast at the legendary Clocker’s Corner

9: 45 am – Seabiscuit/Santa Anita Backside Tram Tour

• Backside Barn Area
• Receiving Barn
• Jockey Silks Room
• Historical Sites & Statues
• Carriage Barn

12:30 pm – Racing at Santa Anita Park

• Wagering Experience & Contest Opportunities
• Dedicated Seating
• Specialty Cocktails Included (Full Cash Bar Available)
• Welcome Snacks Included compliments of Santa Anita Park (Full Cash Menu Available)
• Paddock & Winner’s Circle Tour/Photo Opportunity

Book a discounted room at Le Meridien HERE.

*Programming subject to change.

About the Horse Racing Women’s Summit

Founded in 2022, the Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) has grown into a movement gathering national attention. The inaugural multi-day summit at Santa Anita Park and subsequent events brought together people from all facets of the horse racing industry with the mission of connecting and empowering women in horse racing. We look forward to continuing to inspire Summit members to be trailblazers, build networks, meet new friends, foster deep discussions, and ultimately Engage, Elevate and Invest!

Pay It Forward Scholarship Tickets

The HRWS Pay it Forward program is back for 2024! This initiative encourages companies and individuals to sponsor tickets for others that would like to attend. Purchasers can specify who they would like to sponsor, or put the ticket in a pool to be allocated by the committee.

The process is simple:

• Step 1: Click the Get Tickets Button
• Step 2: Add a HRWS ticket and begin checkout process
• Step 3: Fill out the ticket purchaser information
• Step 4: Answer “Yes” to “Is this a Pay It Forward Scholarship Ticket”
• Step 5: If you have a ticket recipient in mind, provide their name and email; if not, put NONE in that field.
• Step 6: Complete the checkout process

Backstretch Women Events Donation

Your donation will support events celebrating the women of the backstretch. This contribution and sponsor support make the event possible. Thank you! Donations can be made from the Get Tickets button on EventBrite, regardless of whether or not you will be attending the event.

Contact

Visit www.womeninracingsummit.com for more information and email info@womeninracingsummit.com with questions.