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2025 Leadership & Innovation Summit

Agenda

November 19 21, 2025

Agenda

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The 2025 Leadership & Innovation Summit will provide actionable information about the most innovative policy ideas for female state legislators. Conference programming will focus on the following topics, Access to Healthcare, Resilient Communities, and Strong Economies

Agenda at a Glance


Tuesday, November 18, 2025


Time Activity Details
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Tours Open only to ALL legislators; must register in advance; space limited

Tour Options

  • Novartis Biomedical Research Innovation Hub Tour
  • Vertex Pharmaceutical Research & Development Facility Tour
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment (SEI) Video Games/Interactive Entertainment San Diego Tour & Reception


Wednesday, November 19, 2025


Time Activity Details
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Networking Breakfast Open to ALL Legislators
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Legislator Professional Development Open to ALL Legislators
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Business Council Meeting
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Legislator Conversation Opportunities Open to ALL Legislators and Business Council Members
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 a.m. State Directors Recognition Luncheon Open to ALL Legislators and Business Council Members
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. General Session

Sample of sessions – see preliminary agenda for more details.

  • AI & Technology
  • Bringing Health Screening to Communities
  • Drug Shortages: Ensuring Safe, Effective Drugs are Available to Patients
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception
    7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. WIG Board of Directors & State Directors/Business Council Dinner Open to WIG Board of Directors, State Directors, Speaker & Pro-Team Business Council Members


    Thursday, November 20, 2025


    Time Activity Details
    7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
    8:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. General Session

    Sample of sessions – see preliminary agenda for more details.

  • The Role of Pharmacies as a Trusted Health Care Provider
  • Tackling Interchange Fees on Sales Tax
  • 11:20 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Round Robin Sessions Open to ALL Legislators and attendees
    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
    1:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. General Session

    Sample of sessions – see preliminary agenda for more details.

  • Advancing Retirement Security
  • Alzheimer’s Disease: The Cost of Care
  • Legislator Bill Share
  • Legislator Tabletop Discussions
  • 5:30 p.m. Free Evening for All Attendees to Explore La Jolla/San Diego!


    Friday, November 21, 2025


    Time Activity Details
    8:00a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
    8:30 a.m. - 11:20 p.m. General Session

    Sample of sessions – see preliminary agenda for more details.

  • Mental Health Challenges
  • The Diseased State & PBM Reform, Start Strong & Beyond: The Future of Maternal
  • 11:20 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Round Robin Sessions Open to ALL Legislators and attendees
    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
    1:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Session

    Sample of sessions – see preliminary agenda for more details.

  • Women’s Preventative Health: Expanding Access to Screenings that Save Lives
  • Legislator Bill Share
  • 4:30p.m. Adjourns