JULY 29 - 31, 2026 | CANYON RANCH | TUCSON, AZ

A unique experience for
bold leaders at the top of their game

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Canyon Ranch

The 2026 Leaders Retreat will be held at Canyon Ranch, located in Tucson, Arizona. Canyon Ranch Tucson was named the #1 Wellness Resort in the Americas by Michelin Guide 2025.

Take a virtual tour of the property and learn more here. Offering a world-class, all-inclusive wellness resort and spa experience that inspires lasting change. From movement to mindfulness, every aspect of well-being is nurtured in one place - immersed in the quiet majesty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

  • Women Leaders in Sports

    Meet Your People

    The Leaders Retreat is an exclusive, by-invitation-only experience offered to a group of 30 sitting leaders and C-suite executives representing all sectors of sport and sports business. 

  • Women Leaders in Sports

    Invest in Yourself

    Attendees will engage in connection and leadership development, including candid conversations with leaders going through similar experiences.

  • Grow as a Leader

    The Leaders Retreat offers a pivotal space for women to recharge and redefine their paths forward.

  • There's nothing else like it.

    Attendees will leave this transformative experience with the tools, insights, and connections needed to thrive in their professional journey.

The Leaders Retreat is by invitation only.

You must be a current NCAA Division I Athletic Director or Conference Commissioner, C-Suite Executive in Sports Business or Professional Sports.

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Past Speakers

2026 Itinerary

(additional details to be confirmed)

The Leader's Retreat is an exclusive, by-invitation-only experience offered to a group of 30 sitting leaders and C-suite executives representing all sectors of sports and sports business. Attendees engage in connection and leadership development in an intimate setting. This transformative event creates the space for truth-telling and problem-solving among women at the top.