Trailblazers, Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello, 41st Treasurer of the United States, Rosario Marin, and Mariachi Singer/Songwriter Lupita Infante Among Honorees. Andy Vargas of Santana, and Actor/Producer Nicholas Gonzalez Are Among Featured Guests!

AARP, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, and INGEÑUITY Will Convene Over 300 CEOs, C-suite executives, creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, and more!

Acclaimed content and conference producer INGEÑUITY announces its Women’s History Month kick-off celebration, FEMME! 2024 Power Confab & Retreat, presented by AARP, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, and INGEÑUITY. The event is scheduled for February 29-March 1, at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California. FEMME! 2024 will Celebrate + Illuminate + Elevate at a two-day Power Confab & Retreat designed to stimulate the senses, fuel creativity, foster mentoring and empower women! Diamond sponsors include Panasonic, Nopalera, and Yoga Design Lab.

FEMME! 2024 is a gathering of more than 300 multicultural sheroes, disruptors, changemakers, thought-leaders, visionaries and power brokers. FEMME! 2024 featured guests include acclaimed Journalist, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Former First Lady of California, and Founder of Shriver Media, Maria Shriver. An inspirational builder of meaningful change, Shriver is one of the world’s leading advocates for women’s health and Alzheimer’s. Her fervent belief in the power of every individual to enact positive change drives her mission to inspire others to become “Architects of Change.” In all aspects of her life and career, Shriver continues to empower and uplift, encouraging millions to embrace their potential to make a difference in the world. Among the announced FEMME! Awardees include women “firsts,” with Rosario Marin, First Mexican-Born Treasurer of the United States, and Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. A cultural legacy award will be presented to Lupita Infante, the granddaughter of Mexico’s musical icon Pedro Infante.

"FEMME is focused on recognizing and celebrating women's accomplishments that have made and are making, lasting impact. We are thrilled to feature trailblazing thought-leaders in celebration of Women's History Month! This event provides a platform for a robust exchange of ideas, personal stories and real talk for women and those that are supportive of women," said Sarah Ruiz Chávez, FEMME! Power Confab & Retreat Creator and President of INGEÑUITY.

Among renowned illuminators that attendees will hear from include: First woman of color, first Latina, Chairwoman of the San Diego Commission, Nora Vargas, Author, Radio & TV Personality, Maria Marin, President and CEO, Latino Donor Collaborative, Ana Valdez, Founder and CEO of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez, Chief Administrative & Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, Mónica Gil, Co-Founder of JBK Wellness Labs, Dr. Jenelle Kim, President, INGEÑUITY and FEMME! Founder, Sarah Ruiz Chávez, Physician and Educator & Chief Medical Advisor, Chopra Foundation, Dr. Sheila Patel, M.D., CEO & Founder, Latinas Rising Up In HR, Priscilla Guasso, President, ACS Group, Anna Sauceda, Vice President, Office of Social Impact and Inclusion, Panasonic North America and Executive Director, Panasonic Foundation, Alejandra Ceja, Vice President, Audience Strategy at AARP, Yvette Peña and Starla Lewis, Master Teacher & Author to name a few!

FEMME! 2024 offers attendees a unique FEMME! mix of power networking with a professional and holistic experience – a dedicated “me time” – all with purpose and intentionality! FEMME! 2024 featured experiences include:

• Revive Day - Wellness Journey + Grand Social Confab + Golf Clinic + Tees & Sneakers Soirée. An enchanting escape of self-discovery, mindfulness, and rejuvenation! Illuminate a path to a better you, celebrate ancestral roots, and connect with incredible women!

• Power Day - Super Sessions + Ask Me Anything Luncheon + Swag Lounge + Awards. Power Day is a forum to share universal stories that inspire, challenge, and transform women and those that support women across America at every stage of life and career. Power Day sets the stage for dynamic and transformative conversations with engaging, expertly curated “real talk.”

• A CEO Salute - Annual reception paying tribute to 75+ CEOs of business, nonprofit and company leadership.

• College & University Student Program presented by Panasonic – A convening of students from various San Diego area colleges and Universities to be inspired and mentored.

• Latinas Rising Up in HR – Convening of Latina corporate human resource executives held in conjunction with FEMME! 2024.

For a complete FEMME! 2024 Power Confab & Retreat schedule of sessions, speakers, registration and hotel information, visit FEMMEConfab.com. For more information on FEMME! 2024, call 913-397-8850 or email David Chavez at dchavez@weareingenuity.com.

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