June 15-16, 2026
Two-day San Francisco forum. Invitation requests are open for qualified applicants.
Request invitationPrivate forum for women leading HR - San Francisco
A private working room for women HR leaders.
A small, closed-door forum for women leading HR, People, Talent, and founder-led teams through sharper operating decisions.
No expo. No paid speaking slots. Practical work with peers facing the same operating pressure.
Purpose
For women leading the People function.
Women leading HR and People teams are being asked to do more with sharper judgment, smaller teams, and clearer business impact. This forum gives operators a private room to compare what is working now.
Sessions are moderated, candid, and practical. Participants leave with peer patterns, operating templates, and sharper executive conversations.
Designed for
- Chief People Officers and Heads of People
- VP and Director-level HR leaders
- Talent and People Ops leaders
- Founder-operators setting the people agenda
- Senior HRBPs moving into broader leadership
Cohorts
Small groups. Clear status.
June invitation requests are open. September and November are at capacity.
September 14-15, 2026
Two-day fall cohort. Registration is closed.
No new requestsNovember 12, 2026
One-day executive intensive. Registration is closed.
No new requestsWorking Themes
The questions on the table.
- What belongs with HR, managers, employees, or automation
- How women HR leaders prove impact without vanity dashboards
- Where manager effectiveness actually improves execution
- How to run performance and compensation without excess process
- Which HR AI pilots are useful, safe, and worth starting
- How to preserve trust while raising operating discipline
- How women HR leaders influence founders, CFOs, and executive teams
Attendee Profile
A room built for useful candor.
The cohort is curated across stage, function, and operating challenge for women leading HR.
CPO, AI infrastructure company
Scaling managers, leveling, and operating rhythm after rapid growth.
VP People, fintech startup
Rebuilding a lean People function after restructuring.
Head of Talent, healthtech company
Resetting hiring discipline with fewer recruiters and tighter planning.
Director, People Ops
Simplifying onboarding, listening, and performance cycles.
Founder / COO
Building accountability before hiring a full People leader.
Senior HRBP
Advising executives on org design and leadership effectiveness.
Forum Standards
Private by design.
- Closed-door sessions
- Curated cohort
- No vendor expo
- No paid speaking slots
- Practical outputs
- Participant notes after each cohort
FAQ
Common questions.
Who is this for?
Women leading HR, People, Talent, People Ops, or founder-led people work.
What happens after I request an invitation?
The forum team reviews role fit, company stage, and the operating challenge you want to work through. You will receive next steps by email.
Who handles room reservations and flights?
The forum team coordinates hotel room reservations and flights for confirmed participants. Room and transportation details are sent by email after review.
Is payment collected on this site?
No. The request form does not collect payment or ask for card information.
Can I request September or November?
No. September and November are full. The June 15-16 cohort is the only cohort currently accepting requests.
Request Invitation
Request one of the 3 remaining June spots.
Requests are reviewed for role fit, company stage, and the operating challenge you want to pressure-test.
Request an Invitation