Where big ideas spark
Our one-of-a-kind summits bring the Chief community together in cities across the country. Expect powerful keynotes, electrifying panels and workshops, and career-changing connections.
Past speakers include Allyson Felix, Cynthia Marshall, Alexandra Carter, Valerie Jarrett, Emma Grede, Sheila Johnson, Stacy Abrams, Sylvia Acevedo, Ann Curry, and many more.
ChiefX is a summit like no other, exclusive to Chief Members.
ChiefX 2025 Speakers
Valerie Jarrett
CEO, The Obama Foundation and New York Times Bestselling Author
Chicago
Sylvia Acevedo
Trailblazer in Leadership, Innovation, and Impact and Former CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA
Miami
Jenna Lyons
Creative Entrepreneur, Media Personality, and Designer; Partner at FundamentalCo
New York City
Hoda Kotb
New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101
New York City
Cynthia Marshall
President and CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting and Former CEO, Dallas Mavericks
Dallas
Cindi Leive
CEO and Co-Founder, The Meteor and Former Editor-in-Chief, Glamour and Self
Washington, D.C.
Laura Brown
Founder, LB Media Chair; (RED) Creative Council; Co-Author, All the Cool Girls Get Fired
Los Angeles
Kristina O’Neill
Head of Sotheby's Media; Editor-in-Chief, Sotheby's Magazine; Co-Author, All the Cool Girls Get Fired
Los Angeles
Ellen Pao
Tech Investor & Advocate; CEO, Reddit; Co-Founder, Project Include
San Francisco
Ashley Graham
Supermodel and Entrepreneur
Boston
Pinky Cole
CEO and Founder, Slutty Vegan
Atlanta
"ChiefX was more than a networking opportunity — it was a reminder of the power of rooms where ambition and authenticity can co-exist. The conversations weren’t just about strategy or performance, they were about the real stuff we face as women in leadership."
Latia Harris
Chief Member
“I’m used to solving complex operational puzzles. But I’ve learned that the hardest problems aren’t solved in isolation. They require the kind of network where you can say ‘I’m struggling with this’ and hear ‘I’ve been there. Here’s what worked.’ That’s exactly what I found among 800+ women leaders at ChiefX.”
Jessica Willoughby
Chief Member
“At the ChiefX, I sat alongside women who are VPs, CEOs, founders, and multihyphenates — proof that careers today are no longer linear. Many of us move between in-house leadership and building businesses of our own, and that cross-pollination makes us stronger wherever we land.”
Vanessa Sierra
Chief Member
Showing up where power gathers
In 2026, you can find us creating dedicated spaces for members at major events like CES, SXSW, HumanX, Possible, HLTH, and many more.
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ChiefX & Events
- ChiefX summits in multiple cities
- Exclusive Power Seat speakers and workshops
- Members-only dinners, pop-ups, and programming at key industry events
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ApplyFrequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from a ChiefX event?
ChiefX events are special opportunities to connect with Chief Members across the country. These full-day summits feature bold keynotes with speakers like Jenna Lyons, Valerie Jarrett, and Sallie Krawcheck, interactive leadership workshops, and fulfilling ways to strengthen relationships with peers in the Chief community.
Which industry events and conferences will Chief be hosting pop-ups at in 2026?
This list will continue to be updated, but in 2026, you can expect to see Chief at CES (Las Vegas), HumanX (San Francisco), SXSW (Austin), and HLTH (location to be determined).
Who can I contact regarding partnership or speaking opportunities for these events?
We love receiving partnership and speaker recommendations and invite you to share them with [email protected] and [email protected], respectively. Due to the volume of requests we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are a fit.