Catalyst Women’s Conference

The executive women’s conference igniting passion, inspiring confidence, and empowering leadership.

Direct access to an exclusive curated group of senior leaders, influencers, and world-class speakers.

High Quality Event = High Quality Individuals

250 Max Attendees, VIP Dinner Max 50 Attendees

Itinerary

To kick off the conference, Andrea Albright will be partaking in a fireside chat.
Andrea Albright is the Chief Growth Officer for Walmart International and operating partner for Massmart, leading growth strategy across eCommerce, Marketplace, Global Sourcing, advertising, membership, and emerging services, including Walmart’s South Africa retail business.
Since joining Walmart in 2005, Andrea has led teams focused on delivering quality products at great prices while fostering environments of trust and psychological safety that spark collaboration and innovation. She previously held leadership roles across U.S. Merchandising and People, shaping strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
Recognized as an International Women’s Forum fellow and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen, Andrea is known for her customer-centric approach and ability to build diverse, high-performing teams. She holds dual master’s degrees in business administration and human resources development from the University of Arkansas, and a Bachelor of Science in apparel and textile science from Kansas State University.
Andrea serves on several boards, including the Baratta Center for Global Business at Georgetown University, Zero100 Advisory Board, Walmart Foundation Board, University of Arkansas MBA Alumni Board, and Kansas State University College of Health and Human Services Board. She resides with her family in Bentonville, Arkansas where she is Owner of the local Drybar.

These sessions are still being finalized, and event times will be shared as we get closer to the conference dates.

The State of Women in Leadership 2026: data-driven overview of global progress and persistent barriers.
Challenge: Access & Opportunity
Leading Through Tech and Turbulence: AI, analytics, and future-readiness
Challenge: Digital/AI Fluency
Legacy Leadership: The Responsibility and Power of Representation Focused on role-model tax, governance, and leaving a lasting impact
Challenge: Role modelling and legacy pressure
From Invisible to Influential: How Women Build Power Networks
Challenge: Visibility and support networks
The Burnout Paradox: Sustainable Leadership for High-Performing Women
Challenge: Work-life integration and increased expectations
Breaking the Pipeline Barrier and Building the Next Generation of Executive Women
Challenge: Access & Opportunity
AI and Authenticity - leading ethically in tech transformation
Challenge: Digital/AI Fluency
Funding her Future - Investor roundtable for women founders
Challenge: Visibility and support networks
The Courage to Rebuild- Resilience after Setbacks
Challenge: Work-life integration and increased expectations
Mentorship Circles that Matter - peer groups that drive advancement, mentorship vs. sponsorship
Challenge: Visibility and support networks; Under-representation