About the Event
The theme for this year’s Women’s Leadership Summit was “Powerful Voices.”
Women in business have increasingly become powerful voices, shaping industries and driving innovation across the globe. Their contributions have redefined what leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Inaugural Women's Leadership Award: Congratulations, Ellen Cappellanti!
We introduced the inaugural Women’s Leadership Award at this year’s Women’s Leadership Summit to honor exceptional women who redefine leadership and uplift their communities.
True leadership is about vision, resilience, and making a difference.
This year’s recipient, Ellen Cappellanti, embodies these qualities. With over 40 years at Jackson Kelly in Charleston, West Virginia, she has built a legacy of expertise and respect. Beyond her legal practice, Ellen is a highly respected business leader, known for navigating complex transactions and uniting people.
The West Virginia Chamber is looking forward to honoring more exceptional women with this award in the years to come!
Helping West Virginia Students: Supporting United Way at The 2025 Women's Leadership Summit
This year, the West Virginia Chamber partnered with the United Way for our philanthropy project for the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit: Powerful Voices.
The United Way has shared with us a critical need: athletic shoes for school-aged children. Many students lack the proper footwear for school and everyday activities, and some don’t have shoes at all.
Thank you to all who donated – we are thrilled to announce that we collected over 200 pairs of athletic shoes. This will help ensure that kids have the essentials they need to feel confident and comfortable in school.
SPEAKERS
Influential & World-Class Speakers
Exceptional speakers share their knowledge and expertise, uplifting attendees with both their stories and their vision.
Record-Breaking Crowds
Women bring extraordinary power and potential to the table, driving positive change and setting new standards of excellence in every industry. Each year the Women’s Leadership Summit continues to welcome a record-number of attendees.
Unmatched Networking Possibilities
The Women’s Leadership Summit offers exceptional networking opportunities for a broad audience that includes experienced professionals, CEOs, community leaders, high school and college students, individuals in public service and more. Women from various backgrounds come together in unity at this event.
Shaping the Next Generation of Female Leaders
Each year the West Virginia Chamber is pleased to invite Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates students from Logan, Boone, Lewis and McDowell counties as well as college students from around the state to attend the two-day event for unparalleled experiences and opportunities at the Women’s Leadership Summit.
Philanthropy Projects
Every year, the Women’s Leadership Summit launches a philanthropy project aimed at supporting communities across West Virginia. Each of these initiatives has surpassed its goals, and we take great pride in that achievement.
What They're Saying
Women leaders consistently highlight the positive influence that the Women’s Leadership Summit has on its participants.
“There’s something that’s so inspiring and empowering about being around so many fantastic female leaders.”
Unprecedented Exposure
Sponsorships provide elevated business brand opportunities and unparalleled access to influential leaders across West Virginia.
Reach out to Kathy Thomas, our Vice President & CFO, at [email protected] for more information.