WINnovation 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Cary, NC
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About This Event

WALTER magazine’s 12th annual WINnovation is a celebration of women and innovation in Raleigh and the Triangle. This evening at The Umstead Hotel & Spa offers a chance for professional development and networking through workshops and talks from female leaders in our community.


Your ticket gets you access to one of our three workshops, cocktail hour & networking with a three-course dinner at The Umstead Hotel & Spa.


Get your $125 Early Bird Ticket before June 30th! After June 30th, tickets increase to $150.



EVENT SCHEDULE


4:00 p.m. | Startup Workshops

Flex your strategic thinking and learn new tools for career growth. Guests will participate in one of three workshops led by area career coaches and entrepreneurs.


5:30 p.m. | Cocktails & Networking

Meet and mingle with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Over wine and hors d'oeuvres, guests have the opportunity to connect with each other and share their insights.


6:30 p.m. | Dinner & Program

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal with wine pairings as you listen to our WINnovation speakers + a fireside chat with Bank of America.


8:00 p.m. | Q&A with Speakers

Over dessert, guests have an opportunity to ask their own questions of all four speakers.



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Where It's Happening

The Umstead Hotel & Spa
100 Woodland Pond Drive
Cary, NC 27513
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Meet the Organizer

WALTER Magazine

WALTER the magazine was named after Sir Walter Raleigh the man, the intriguing individual our city claims as its namesake. He was, among other things, a writer, poet and explorer—and we channel those qualities in our pages.

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Customer service cristina@waltermagazine.com
421 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC
$144.36 – $1,948.03 (inc. fees)