An Executive Summit for Women in Education Leadership
A peer-driven leadership experience for women in leadership roles across education
As education systems navigate increasing complexity, women leaders are being called to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction — often while carrying invisible expectations and disproportionate responsibility.
The Leadhership Summit, presented by the DA Leadership Institute, brings together women in senior leadership roles across K-12 and education-adjacent organizations for intentional, executive-level conversations focused on leadership growth, resilience and real-world impact.
This intimate summit is designed to step beyond traditional conference formats, creating space for honest dialogue, shared problem-solving, and connection among peers who understand the weight — and influence — of leadership.
Hilton Riverside new orleans
September 23-25, 2026
At the Leadhership Network for Women Conference you’ll walk away with real strategies, a serious confidence boost, and a squad of amazing, like-minded women who just get it.
This conference is all about helping you crush it in education leadership.
Need actionable insights? Check.
Transformative connections? Oh, absolutely.
Career-advancing opportunities? You bet.
Who should attend
The Leadhership Summit is designated for women serving in senior system-level leadership roles, including:
Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
District and School Administrators
Executive Directors and Cabinet-Level Leaders
Women preparing for expanded leadership responsibility
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the depth and quality of conversation.
Sign up today before the door closes in
What you’ll experience at the leadhership summit
Participants engage in a carefully curated agenda that blends leadership insight with reflection and peer exchange, including:
Leadership Framework Explored at the Summit
The Leadhership summit enters on core leadership dimensions critical to women leading in education today including:
Leading with confidence and authenticity
Navigating complexity and decision-making under pressure
Building influence and credibility at the executive level
Sustaining resilience and personal leadership capacity
These themes are explored through discussion, shared experience and applied learning throughout the summit.
The Leadhership Summit will take place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, set along the Mississippi River in the heart of New Orleans. This centrally located venue offers a setting that supports focused conversation while providing space to step away from the pace of daily leadership demands.
Positioned between the French Quarter and the riverfront, the hotel places attendees within walking distance of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhoods, while maintaining the privacy and comfort needed for an immersive executive experience.
Designed for both connection and renewal, the summit setting allows participants to engage deeply with peers during the day and recharge in the evenings, returning to their roles with renewed perspective and practical insight.
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
REGISTER TO JOIN US IN NEW ORLEANS
$1,200
Two (2) Nights of Stay
$1,500
Three (3) Nights of Stay
exclusive rate
DALI MEMBERS
DALI Members receive exclusive pricing.
PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE LEADHERSHIP SUMMIT
The Leadhership Summit is supported by organizations that share a commitment to advancing leadership, equity, and excellence across education. These partners play a meaningful role in creating space for thoughtful dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among women leaders.
PARTNER with us
The Leadhership Summit is supported by organizations that share a commitment to advancing leadership, equity, and excellence across education. These partners play a meaningful role in creating space for thoughtful dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among women leaders.