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2026 SUMMIT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
7:00 AM
The espnW Summit Scramble presented by JPMorganChase
Join us for the first-ever espnW Summit Scramble presented by JPMorganChase. Kick things off with a 90-minute golf clinic led by Birdie Babes Golf Founder Courtney Campbell, then put your new skills to work in a 9-hole scramble alongside fellow Summit attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, expect a morning of friendly competition, fresh air, and new connections — Wednesday, October 14th from 9:30am to 2pm PT at the Ojai Country Club. 

*Participants are responsible for cost of additional hotel night at The Ojai Valley Inn October 13th
2:00 PM
W Summit Opening and Welcome

with Sage Steele, Sarah Spain, and Laura Gentile. Athletes Unlimited Exclusive League Announcement

2:15 PM
Women in Leadership: Investing in Women's Sports

Kate Johnson / Head of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Google, Monica Rustgi-Mody / Vice President, Marketing, Budweiser and Shiz Suzuki / Assistant Vice President, Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing, AT&T with Sage Steele

2:50 PM
World-Class Athlete Conversation

Kate Johnson / Head of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Google, Monica Rustgi-Mody / Vice President, Marketing, Budweiser and Shiz Suzuki / Assistant Vice President, Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing, AT&T with Sage Steele

3:30 PM
Break
3:35 PM
Mental Health in Sports

Introduction with Alison Overholt / Senior Vice President, Multiplatform Storytelling & Journalism, ESPN DeMar DeRozan / NBA All-Star & Olympic gold medalist, Gracie Gold / Professional figure skater & Olympic medalist, and Molly Seidel / Professional distance runner & NCAA Champion with Sarah Spain

4:15 PM
League Leadership and Creating a Player-first League

Introduction with Carol Stiff / Vice President, Women's Sports Programming, ESPN Cathy Engelbert / WNBA Commissioner with LaChina Robinson

4:45 PM
She Persisted in Sports

Featuring Chelsea Clinton / Author, "She Persisted in Sports" with Julie Foudy

5:15 PM
Summit Top Five presented by Toyota

Key take-aways from Day 1, with Sage Steele and Sarah Spain

5:25 PM
Summit Sweat Session presented by Gatorade

with Gunnar Peterson / Professional Trainer and Director of Strength and Endurance, LA Lakers

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
7:00 AM
Yoga

With a steady, dynamic pace, participants will move through breath-connected sequences that build strength, flexibility, and focus. Expect a full-body flow that concludes with a short meditation. This class offers both challenge and grounding.

Shangri-La Pavilion
2:00 PM
W Summit Opening and Welcome

with Sage Steele, Sarah Spain, and Laura Gentile. Athletes Unlimited Exclusive League Announcement

2:15 PM
Women in Leadership: Investing in Women's Sports

Kate Johnson / Head of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Google, Monica Rustgi-Mody / Vice President, Marketing, Budweiser and Shiz Suzuki / Assistant Vice President, Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing, AT&T with Sage Steele

3:30 PM
Break
3:35 PM
Mental Health in Sports

Introduction with Alison Overholt / Senior Vice President, Multiplatform Storytelling & Journalism, ESPN DeMar DeRozan / NBA All-Star & Olympic gold medalist, Gracie Gold / Professional figure skater & Olympic medalist, and Molly Seidel / Professional distance runner & NCAA Champion with Sarah Spain

3:45 PM
Artist Cottage

Awaken your creativity at the Ojai Valley Inn’s haven for self-discovery and expression. The Artist Cottage and Apothecary provides a unique opportunity to connect with each other while creating one-of-a-kind art pieces. Guests will create three items each; an acrylic painting (canvas, pottery, or mandala stone), a signature scented candle, and an Apothecary creation (essential oil blended salt scrubs, sugar polish, or rollerball perfume).

Artist Cottage
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
2:00 PM
W Summit Opening and Welcome

with Sage Steele, Sarah Spain, and Laura Gentile. Athletes Unlimited Exclusive League Announcement