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Speakers include Kim Cattrall, Bozuma St. John, Busy Phillips, and more

New York – August 10, 2023 Forbes today announced its 11th annual Forbes Power Women Summit, which will take place on September 14, 2023, both physically and in person at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

This year’s summit theme, “The Rise of Power,” explores the growing influence of women around the world, as they reinvent industries, upend old rules, and harness the power of this defining moment to forge a new way forward.

“For more than a decade, the Power Women Summit has been the preeminent meeting of the world’s most creative and inspiring women leaders,” said Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President, Forbes. “The 2023 Summit will highlight the most pressing issues facing leaders today, and serve as a guide to harnessing our collective strength towards building a more equitable and resilient future.”

Dedicated to sparking new thought and translating ideas into impact, the 2023 Forbes Power Women’s Summit will bring together women who are breaking down barriers across industries and generations who are defining the next chapter of progress and beyond.

This year’s list of speakers will include:

• Sue BirdWNBC All-Star and co-founder TOGETHXR
• Kim CattrallGolden Globe Award-winning actress and advocate for women’s rights
• Marley Diasfounder of #1000BlackGirlBooks
• Alexis McGill JohnsonPresident and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Love Ajayi Jonesauthor, speaker and entrepreneur
• Lynn MartinChairman of the NYSE Group
• Sandra Douglas Morganpresident of the Las Vegas Raiders
• Philip is busyauthor, actor, activist and New York Times bestselling writer
• Jessica RobertsonCo-Founder and Chief Content Officer, TOGETHXR
• Bozuma St. JohnMarketing Executive, Author and Entrepreneur
• Christina is correctFounder and CEO, Milk Bar
• Pat EdwardsHead of Personnel Department, UKG
• Carla WelchCo-Founder, The Period Abundance Foundation and Co-Founder and CEO, The Period Company
• Regina Wilson, FDNY Firefighters

For more information on the event and to register for the virtual experience, visit: 2023 Forbes Power Women’s Summit.

UKG is the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Power Women’s Summit and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Corporation is the partner sponsor.

Cristina Vega Magrini, cmagrini@forbes.com

Jocelyn Swift, jswift@forbes.com