WOC RETAIL ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES 2026 B.I.G. SUMMIT IN ATLANTA

“WE ARE EVERY WOMAN” — BLAZE. INNOVATE. GROW.

October 1–2, 2026 | Hotel Colee, Atlanta, Georgia

ATLANTA, GA — The WOC Retail Alliance (WOCRA) will bring its B.I.G. Summit to Atlanta October 1–2, 2026, at Hotel Colee, creating a high-energy gathering focused on women redefining career readiness and success through leadership, innovation, technology, resilience and community.

WOCRA CEO Kimberly Minor expressed her excitement about being in Atlanta. “We are thrilled to bring the B.I.G. Summit to the South where so many talented entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the retail and consumer brand industries are gathered,” Minor stated. “Atlanta is a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural influence making it an ideal home for this year’s Summit.” WOCRA’s mission is to elevate women of color, diversify the C-suite and transform the industry.

The 2026 theme, “We Are Every Woman,” centers the Summit on three pillars: BLAZE, INNOVATE and GROW. The two-day experience is designed for women leaders, founders and professionals shaping the future of consumerism.

Day One, Thursday, October 1, will spotlight resilience, artificial intelligence and recognition, featuring an opening State of the Industry keynote, “The Truth About Imposter Syndrome,” resilience and motivation sessions, breakout experiences, a Founder Marketplace, B.I.G.X moments and the B.I.G. Awards red-carpet ceremony from 5:30 p.m. - 7: 30 p.m.

Day Two, Friday, October 2, will start with all of the attendees participating in Morning Mindset with Tai Beauchamp, Principal and CEO, Tai Life Media.

The Summit’s breakout tracks include Future of Retail & AI, Leadership & Career, and Wellness & Resilience—connecting emerging technology and retail disruption with mentorship, career advancement, burnout prevention and sustainable leadership.

Among the Summit’s signature experiences are the B.I.G.X Stage, where rising voices receive eight minutes to make an impact; the Passport Challenge, connecting attendees with founder booths; and the Commitment Wall, a community ritual designed to carry momentum from one Summit to the next.

Registration and additional information are available online at:https://www.wocretailalliance.org/big-summit

MEDIA CONTACT: Gwen Haynes | WOC Retail Alliance | Email speakers@wocretailalliance.org

Phone: 240-460-1019 www.wocretailalliance.org/big-summit