FORWARD / 26

FORWARD is a movement to build community, develop leaders, and create game-changing events that advance women in hospitality.

Join us for FORWARD/26, where the industry comes together to invest in women leaders defining hospitality. Presented by the AHLA Foundation, this high-energy event connects trailblazing executives, rising stars, and committed allies for the kind of dynamic exchanges and authentic connections that don't just inspire—they ignite real change.

This is your chance to invest in yourself, your team, and the future of hospitality. The insights you'll gain, the relationships you'll forge, and the momentum you'll build are worth every moment.

This year’s theme, influence, is all about understanding the fluid force that shapes who we are and how we lead. At FORWARD/26, we’ll explore its many forms — personal, professional, and collective — and how it evolves through every role and season of your career.