2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit: Speakers, where to watch

The espnW: Women + Sports Summit returns for its 17th year, uniting industry leaders across sports and entertainment for the two-day event of discussions, conversations and sessions. Sporting legends Billie Jean King and Abby Wambach are among the talent featured on the agenda.

Here's what to know about this year's event.

When is the 17th annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit?

The event takes place Wednesday to Friday in Ojai, California.

What are some featured sessions?

Toyota Everyday Heroes

Toyota honors the individuals creating change and opportunity for women and girls in their local communities through sports. Featuring:

  • Tiffany Shido, general manager of marketing, Toyota North America

  • Markeshia Grant, executive director, Epic for Girls

  • Rhiannon Potkey, founder and executive director, Goods 4 Greatness

Opening night live episode of the podcast 'Welcome to the Party'

  • Billie Jean King, sports icon

  • Abby Wambach, Olympic gold medalist and soccer star

  • Julie Foudy, two-time World Cup champion

Following the conversation, there will be a special advance screening of "Give Me the Ball!," an ESPN Films 30 for 30 documentary highlighting King's career.

Keynote conversations include

  • Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine physician and researcher

  • Jessica Berman, National Women's Soccer League commissioner

  • Chelsea Handler, comedian, television and podcast host and author

Elite Comeback: Motherhood & Performance

  • Skylar Diggins, Chicago Sky

  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Olympic gold medalist

  • Becky Lynch, WWE

Evening keynote and musical performance

  • Chlöe Bailey, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and actress

Women at the Helm panel

  • Johanna Faries, president of Blizzard Entertainment

  • Natalia Premovic, chief consumer products and experiences officer of Mattel

  • Stephanie Sherman, chief marketing officer of DraftKings

Athlete panel

  • Chloe Humphrey, UNC and U.S. women's lacrosse player

  • Diana Flores, captain of Mexico women's national flag football team

  • Hilary Knight, Olympic gold medalist

Gatorade's The 6%: Closing the Gap in Women's Science

  • Panel discussion

How can it be watched?

Nearly all programming will be livestreamed across select digital and social platforms. Virtual registration is free.