| State | Event City | Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Name | Planning Organization | Format | Review |
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| California | Agoura Hills | 2026 International Women's Day Luncheon | Las Virgenes Municipal Water District | In-person | This gathering appears uplifting for women who enjoy honoring achievements, hearing inspiring stories, and connecting in a polished celebratory atmosphere. |
| California | Agoura Hills | Exhibit the New Year RESET for Women Wellness Expo 2026 | Conejo 101 | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want wellness resources, fresh self-care ideas, and an upbeat community atmosphere with plenty to explore. |
| California | Anaheim | Grace Hopper Celebration | AnitaB.org | In-person | This flagship tech event remains one of the best options for women seeking learning, recruiting access, and a huge community in computing. |
| California | Apple Valley | Women's Weekend Workshop | Gloria | In-person | This workshop looks useful for women who want focused encouragement, hands-on growth, and a smaller-format setting that can feel personal and supportive. |
| California | Arroyo Grande | Heart on Fire Women's Retreat and Conference | Oasis Church | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and a supportive sisterhood centered on spiritual growth. |
| California | Bay Area | Bay Area Women Entrepreneurs Marketing Breakthrough Group | Bay Area Women Entrepreneurs Marketing Breakthrough Group | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Bay Area | Latinas of the Bay Area | Latinas of the Bay Area | In-person | This gathering looks powerful for women who value representation, shared experience, and an affirming space to connect, learn, and feel seen. |
| California | Bay Area | Women Entrepreneurs Bay Area | Women Entrepreneurs Bay Area | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Belvedere | WISewomen Walks | WISewomen Walks | In-person | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | Big Bear Lake | Women's Retreat 2026 | | In-person | This retreat looks appealing for women who want renewal, reflection, and deeper connection in a setting that encourages rest and supportive community. |
| California | Carlsbad | Women in Business Networking + Community | Zil Eiler Coaching | In-person | This event looks especially useful for women founders and professionals because it appears to combine energizing networking with practical ideas, visibility, and collaboration. |
| California | Citrus Heights | The Stuff of Legacy 2026 Sacramento BBB Women's Conference | Better Business Bureau of Northeast California | In-person | This conference looks especially valuable for women who want ambitious career inspiration, practical business insight, and a room full of peers focused on growth and legacy. |
| California | Citrus Heights | Women's Weekend Retreat: Listen, Jesus Is Calling! | | In-person | This gathering seems likely to offer faith-rooted encouragement, spiritual renewal, and close sisterhood that can continue well beyond the event itself. |
| California | Cobb | The Wild Women Rising Gathering (May 2026) | Dr. Florie Wild | In-person | This gathering looks appealing for women who want a restorative, empowering atmosphere with room for reflection, connection, and renewed energy. |
| California | Costa Mesa | Orange Coast's Kickass Women Luncheon 2026 | Orange Coast Magazine | In-person | This gathering looks strong for women in business who want warm introductions, practical takeaways, and a network that can open doors after the event. |
| California | Culver City | Women's Health and Wellness Meet Up | Women's Health and Wellness Meet Up | In-person | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | East Bay | Ladies Hiking East Bay Meetup | Ladies Hiking East Bay Meetup | In-person | This meetup looks especially enjoyable for women who want outdoor movement, low-pressure friendship, and the mood boost that comes from regular time on the trail. |
| California | East Bay | Unwind - Bay Area Women Entrepreneurs | Unwind - Bay Area Women Entrepreneurs | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Fontana | Impact Women's Conference | Water of Life - Positively Pink | In-person | This conference looks appealing for women who want uplifting speakers, worship-centered renewal, and a shared experience that feels both energizing and encouraging. |
| California | Fremont | 2026 Women Empowerment Summit | Strong Smart and Kind (SSK) Foundation | In-person | This summit looks energizing for women who want inspiring stories, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking in a face-to-face community setting. |
| California | Fresno | 2026 BBB Industrious Women's Summit (IWS) Fresno | Better Business Bureau | In-person | This summit looks especially useful for women who want bold career inspiration, hands-on workshops, and a business-minded network designed to foster real connections. |
| California | Fresno | Central California Women Conference 2026 | Central California Women's Conference | In-person | This conference looks strong for women who want uplifting speakers, practical leadership tools, and a network that can keep encouraging them after the event. |
| California | Fresno | Central Valley Veterans Women's Stand Up | Central Valley Veterans | In-person | This event seems like a supportive space for women veterans to find camaraderie, share resources, and strengthen community with others who understand the experience. |
| California | Fresno | Heart of Gold Women's Conference 2026 | Divinely Created | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and a supportive sisterhood centered on spiritual growth. |
| California | Half Moon Bay | Women's Venture Capital Summit | With Intelligence | In-person | This summit looks strong for women in venture who want deal-flow conversations, peer connection, and exposure to influential investors and founders. |
| California | Hume | Womens Retreat | Hume Lake Christian Camps | In-person | This retreat looks appealing for women who want renewal, reflection, and deeper connection in a setting that encourages rest and supportive community. |
| California | Huntington Beach | Women's Networking Event | Trifecta Collaborative | In-person | This event looks especially useful for women founders and professionals because it appears to combine energizing networking with practical ideas, visibility, and collaboration. |
| California | Irvine | Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Awards 2025 | Orange County Business Journal | In-person | This event feels especially rewarding for women who enjoy high-energy recognition moments, a strong keynote, and exposure to a broad cross-section of Orange County business leaders. |
| California | Livermore | March 2026 - Self-Employed Weekly Check-In (Women Only, Cameras On) (Mar 19, 2026) | Women's Leadership Alliance | Virtual | This recurring group looks valuable for women who benefit from regular check-ins, practical encouragement, and a trusted circle that keeps them moving forward. |
| California | Livermore | March 2026 - Self-Employed Weekly Check-In (Women Only, Cameras On) (Mar 26, 2026) | Women's Leadership Alliance | Virtual | This Meetup looks especially helpful for women who want recurring accountability, honest peer support, and steady momentum on business goals between bigger events. |
| California | Livermore | Virtual Networking Hour - March 2026 Gathering - Cameras On Required | Women's Leadership Alliance | Virtual | This Meetup looks especially helpful for women who want recurring accountability, honest peer support, and steady momentum on business goals between bigger events. |
| California | Livermore | Women's Leadership Alliance | Women's Leadership Alliance | Both | This recurring group looks valuable for women who benefit from regular check-ins, practical encouragement, and a trusted circle that keeps them moving forward. |
| California | Lompoc | EnspireHER Women's Conference 2026 | | In-person | This conference looks strong for women who want uplifting speakers, practical leadership tools, and a network that can keep encouraging them after the event. |
| California | Long Beach | AWHONN California Section Conference | AWHONN California Section | In-person | This conference looks valuable for women in nursing because it pairs women's-health expertise with a strong professional community and opportunities to learn from peers across California. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium | ASHRAE | In-person | It offers a rare built-environment space specifically for women in HVACR to network, learn, and see peers leading technical industries. |
| California | Los Angeles | Beyond the Beauty Aisle: From Consumer Choices to Community Change | Black Women For Wellness | In-person | This event appears especially meaningful for women seeking culturally grounded empowerment, relevant conversation, and a community that understands their lived experience. |
| California | Los Angeles | Black Women's Network Networking Business Expo 2026 | Black Women's Network | In-person | This expo looks especially useful for women who want both representation and business visibility, with room for networking, discovery, and community-centered empowerment. |
| California | Los Angeles | Bold Spirit Travel Women Los Angeles | Bold Spirit Travel Women Los Angeles | Both | This group looks fun for women who want travel ideas, trusted companions, and a supportive community that can make future trips feel more possible. |
| California | Los Angeles | Empower HER: Women Business Owners as CEOs | NEW | Women's Business Center | In-person | This event looks especially useful for women founders and professionals because it appears to combine energizing networking with practical ideas, visibility, and collaboration. |
| California | Los Angeles | Finding Female Friends >50 | Los Angeles | Finding Female Friends >50 | In-person | This meetup looks like a friendly, low-pressure way for women over 50 to make new connections, share conversation, and build real local friendships. |
| California | Los Angeles | HerStory 2026 | Debbie Allen Dance Academy | In-person | This event looks inspiring for women who enjoy creativity, strong storytelling, and an atmosphere that celebrates women's voices and accomplishments. |
| California | Los Angeles | LA Women's Wellness | LA Women's Wellness | Both | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Business Journal 2025 Women's Leadership Symposium & Awards | Los Angeles Business Journal | In-person | The half-day format offers a rich mix of inspiration, practical leadership panels, and nominee networking, which makes it especially useful for women who want both ideas and relationships they can act on. |
| California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Women in Machine Learning & Data Science | Los Angeles Women in Machine Learning & Data Science | In-person | This group looks valuable for women in machine learning and data science because it offers technical conversation, professional support, and an inclusive place to grow confidence. |
| California | Los Angeles | Making Herstory: A Women's History Month Wellness Fair | Children's Institute, Inc. | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want wellness resources, fresh self-care ideas, and an upbeat community atmosphere with plenty to explore. |
| California | Los Angeles | Mocha Girls Read - Los Angeles | Mocha Girls Read - Los Angeles | In-person | This group looks like a warm way for women to build friendship and thoughtful conversation through books, shared perspectives, and recurring community. |
| California | Los Angeles | Safe Cycling for Women Workshop (March 2026) | Walk 'n Rollers | In-person | This event looks strong for women who want self-care ideas, wellness resources, and a supportive environment that encourages healthier routines and connection. |
| California | Los Angeles | SWE-LA 2026 Professional Development Conference | SWE-LA | In-person | This conference looks strong for women engineers because it offers professional development, industry connection, and encouragement from peers who understand the field. |
| California | Los Angeles | The Unstuck Group for Women | The Unstuck Group for Women | In-person | This group looks helpful for women who want honest support, fresh perspective, and a gentle push toward momentum and personal clarity. |
| California | Los Angeles | Wine, Women & Wealth - Los Angeles | Wine, Women & Wealth - Los Angeles | In-person | This meetup looks especially useful for women who want a more confident relationship with money, practical wealth conversations, and a supportive circle of peers. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women + Leadership (Southern California) | California Teacher Development Collaborative | In-person | This program looks useful for women educators who want reflective leadership growth, practical tools, and a strong network of peers across California. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women Empowering Women Los Angeles (WEWLA) | WEWLA | In-person | This group looks appealing for women who want encouraging peer connections, a supportive atmosphere, and a simple way to keep building confidence and community. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women Entrepreneurs Community of Los Angeles | Women Entrepreneurs Community of Los Angeles | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women in Big Data - Southern California Chapter | Women in Big Data - Southern California Chapter | In-person | This group looks strong for women in analytics because it combines diversity-focused community, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to connect with peers across Southern California. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women in Tech LA 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) | Women in Tech LA | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women in Tech LA 2026 (Feb 26, 2026) | Women in Tech LA | In-person | This event looks valuable for women in tech because it seems built for learning, visibility, and meaningful connections with peers and mentors across the field. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women Travel Abroad Los Angeles | Women Travel Abroad Los Angeles | Both | This group looks fun for women who want travel ideas, trusted companions, and a supportive community that can make future trips feel more possible. |
| California | Los Angeles | Women's Empowerment: Personal and Professional Growth | Women's Empowerment: Personal and Professional Growth | In-person | This Meetup looks like a welcoming way for women to build real friendships through relaxed conversation, shared interests, and a community that can keep growing over time. |
| California | Malibu | ACA Women's Retreat 2026 | ACA Womens Retreat | In-person | This retreat appears especially strong for women seeking a reset, meaningful conversation, and time away to reconnect with purpose and sisterhood. |
| California | Manhattan Beach | Women Entrepreneurs Collective: Grow in Business Together | Wealthy Fox Collective | In-person | This community looks strong for women entrepreneurs who want practical growth conversations, supportive peers, and a space that keeps business momentum going. |
| California | Marin | Marin Women's Hiking Group | Marin Women's Hiking Group | In-person | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | Murrieta | She Overcomes Conference: Women's Empowerment Event | Nancy Orduno & Manny Lopez | In-person | This conference looks strong for women who want uplifting speakers, practical leadership tools, and a network that can keep encouraging them after the event. |
| California | Nevada City | Soul Sanctuary Women's Retreat | Hearts Alive and Planted Energy | In-person | This gathering seems likely to offer faith-rooted encouragement, spiritual renewal, and close sisterhood that can continue well beyond the event itself. |
| California | Newport Beach | Boss Babes of OC | Boss Babes of OC | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Newport Beach | Women In Finance, FPAOC | Women In Finance, FPAOC | In-person | This event looks valuable for women who want stronger financial confidence, smarter money conversations, and a supportive network of peers in finance. |
| California | North OC / South LA | Women of North OC and South LA Social Club | Women of North OC and South LA Social Club | In-person | This Meetup looks like a welcoming way for women to build real friendships through relaxed conversation, shared interests, and a community that can keep growing over time. |
| California | Oakland | 17th Annual Powerful Women of the Bay Awards Luncheon | CDA Consulting Group | In-person | This gathering appears uplifting for women who enjoy honoring achievements, hearing inspiring stories, and connecting in a polished celebratory atmosphere. |
| California | Oakland | Ladies Who? A Collective of Women Entrepreneurs | Ladies Who? A Collective of Women Entrepreneurs | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Oakland | Women Owned and Operated Collective | Women Owned and Operated Collective | In-person | This community looks especially appealing for women business owners who want collaboration, local support, and a sense of belonging alongside practical momentum. |
| California | Online | 2026 Women's Leadership Summit | Southern California First Department of Women | Virtual | This event appears appealing for women who want inspiration, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a focused leadership setting. |
| California | Orange | Women of Wellness | Women of Wellness | Both | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | Orange County | 2026 Women Entrepreneurs Business BOOST Series | Chapman University Leatherby Center Women Entrepreneur Initiative & Women Leaders of Octane | Virtual | This series looks especially useful for women founders who want practical business guidance, community support, and recurring opportunities to sharpen strategy and confidence. |
| California | Palm Desert | 60th Annual State Women's Convention | Southern California First Department of Women | In-person | This event appears appealing for women who want inspiration, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a focused leadership setting. |
| California | Rancho Cucamonga | Boss Ladies of Finance Women Meetup Group | Boss Ladies of Finance Women Meetup Group | In-person | This event looks valuable for women who want stronger financial confidence, smarter money conversations, and a supportive network of peers in finance. |
| California | Rancho Cucamonga | CA-MBA Presents: EmpowerHER Women's Leadership Summit | Multicultural Business Alliance | In-person | This gathering looks strong for women in business who want warm introductions, practical takeaways, and a network that can open doors after the event. |
| California | Redwood City | Peninsula Women's Book Club & Social | Peninsula Women's Book Club & Social | In-person | This group looks like a warm way for women to build friendship and thoughtful conversation through books, shared perspectives, and recurring community. |
| California | Riverside | Embrace Women's Conference 2026 | Elevate Life Church | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and a supportive sisterhood centered on spiritual growth. |
| California | Riverside | Empowering Young Women Conference 2026 | | In-person | This event appears appealing for women who want inspiration, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a focused leadership setting. |
| California | Riverside | Riverside Quinceanera Expo Featuring Fashion Show | Dance and inspire fashion House | In-person | This expo looks enjoyable for women who want creative inspiration, vendor connections, and a festive atmosphere centered on style, celebration, and planning ideas. |
| California | Riverside | She Built This City: Women and the Making of Riverside | Museum of Riverside & Heritage House | In-person | This event looks rewarding for women who enjoy storytelling, culture, and a reflective space to celebrate women's history, creativity, and community impact. |
| California | Roseville | Placer Women's Retreat | Placer Breast Cancer Foundation | In-person | This retreat appears especially strong for women seeking a reset, meaningful conversation, and time away to reconnect with purpose and sisterhood. |
| California | Roseville | Women's Leadership Summit | MMANC | In-person | This event appears appealing for women who want inspiration, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a focused leadership setting. |
| California | Sacramento | Women in Construction Conference | Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) | In-person | The scale of this conference makes it attractive for women who want construction-specific leadership, workforce insights, and wide industry exposure. |
| California | Sacramento | CA Women's Economic Summit | California Women's Business Centers Network | In-person | This gathering looks strong for women in business who want warm introductions, practical takeaways, and a network that can open doors after the event. |
| California | Sacramento | Envisioning 2026 Vision Board Workshop: A Powered by Women Collaboration | Eliza Maroney | In-person | This event appears appealing for women who want inspiration, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a focused leadership setting. |
| California | Sacramento | Greater Sacramento Women's Book Club | Greater Sacramento Women's Book Club | In-person | This group looks like a warm way for women to build friendship and thoughtful conversation through books, shared perspectives, and recurring community. |
| California | Sacramento | Mocha Girls Read - Northern California | Mocha Girls Read - Northern California | In-person | This group looks like a warm way for women to build friendship and thoughtful conversation through books, shared perspectives, and recurring community. |
| California | Sacramento | Women in Data 2026 Gala | Women in Data Global | In-person | This gala looks especially rewarding for women in data who want industry visibility, celebration, and the chance to connect with peers in a high-energy setting. |
| California | Sacramento | Women in Red Tea Conference to Build Spiritual Growth and Sisterhood | Cherita Snelling | In-person | This gathering seems likely to offer faith-rooted encouragement, spiritual renewal, and close sisterhood that can continue well beyond the event itself. |
| California | San Diego | Groundbreaking Women in Construction | Engineering News-Record / BNP Media | In-person | Construction leaders can expect a well-known industry gathering with candid leadership sessions, career development, and a supportive peer community. |
| California | San Diego | 2026 Women's Leadership Conference | California Teachers Association | In-person | This conference looks especially strong for women educators because it blends empowerment, mentorship, wellness, and practical leadership development in a supportive statewide community. |
| California | San Diego | 8th Annual International Women's Day Celebration | Women's Construction Coalition | In-person | This gathering appears uplifting for women who enjoy honoring achievements, hearing inspiring stories, and connecting in a polished celebratory atmosphere. |
| California | San Diego | A Woman's Voice Conference 2026 | Christie's Place | In-person | This conference looks especially meaningful for women who want health-focused learning, advocacy, bilingual access, and a welcoming mix of in-person and virtual community. |
| California | San Diego | Bold Travel Women Meetup (San Diego area) | Bold Travel Women Meetup | In-person | This group looks fun for women who want travel ideas, trusted companions, and a supportive community that can make future trips feel more possible. |
| California | San Diego | San Diego Women Travel: Explore the World, Build Connections | San Diego Women Travel | Both | This group looks fun for women who want travel ideas, trusted companions, and a supportive community that can make future trips feel more possible. |
| California | San Diego | San Diego Women's Networking Group | San Diego Women's Networking Group | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | San Diego | Wellness Walks + Talks - San Diego Women | Wellness Walks + Talks | In-person | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | San Diego | Women Coders Inclusive Org - San Diego | Women Coders Inclusive Org - San Diego | In-person | This Meetup looks valuable for women in tech because it offers an accessible peer community, current industry conversation, and room to build relationships over time. |
| California | San Diego | Women Empowering Women San Diego | Women Empowering Women San Diego | In-person | This group looks appealing for women who want encouraging peer connections, a supportive atmosphere, and a simple way to keep building confidence and community. |
| California | San Diego | Women in Tech San Diego 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) | San Diego Tech Mixer | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Diego | Women in Tech San Diego 2026 (Feb 26, 2026) | San Diego Tech Mixer | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Francisco | San Francisco Women in Tech | San Francisco Women in Tech | In-person | This community looks useful for women in tech who want exposure to emerging topics, diverse perspectives, and a broad network of peers across Silicon Valley. |
| California | San Francisco | SF Conscious Women's Hiking Group | SF Conscious Women's Hiking Group | In-person | This Meetup looks enjoyable for women who want movement, encouragement, and a supportive community that makes healthy habits and connection feel easier. |
| California | San Francisco | Travel Women: Bold Adventures Near and Far (SF) | Travel Women | Both | This group looks fun for women who want travel ideas, trusted companions, and a supportive community that can make future trips feel more possible. |
| California | San Francisco | WHCE 45th Anniversary 2026 Woman of the Year Gala | Women Health Care Executives | In-person | This gala looks valuable for women in healthcare leadership because it combines recognition, inspiration, and high-quality networking with experienced peers. |
| California | San Francisco | Women + Leadership (Northern California) | California Teacher Development Collaborative | In-person | This program looks useful for women educators who want reflective leadership growth, practical tools, and a strong network of peers across California. |
| California | San Francisco | Women in Tech Connect - San Francisco 2026 | WomenTech Network | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Francisco | Women in Tech SF 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) | Women in Tech SF | In-person | This event looks valuable for women in tech because it seems built for learning, visibility, and meaningful connections with peers and mentors across the field. |
| California | San Francisco | Women in Tech SF 2026 (Feb 26, 2026) | Women in Tech SF | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Francisco | Women in Tech SF 2026 (Jan 29, 2026) | Women in Tech SF | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Francisco | Women in Tech: Fintech, AI, Startups Networking Event + Elevator Pitch SF | Business Founders Group | In-person | This group looks strong for women in STEM and data because it offers an inclusive community, timely industry conversation, and real opportunities to learn from peers. |
| California | San Francisco Bay Area | Women in Big Data Meetup | Women in Big Data Meetup | In-person | This group looks strong for women in analytics because it combines diversity-focused community, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to connect with peers across Southern California. |
| California | San Jose | Barefoot Circle | Women's Community Group | Barefoot Circle | In-person | This Meetup looks like a welcoming way for women to build real friendships through relaxed conversation, shared interests, and a community that can keep growing over time. |
| California | San Jose | San Jose Networking with Women's Networking Alliance - Almaden Valley | Women's Networking Alliance | In-person | This event looks especially useful for women founders and professionals because it appears to combine energizing networking with practical ideas, visibility, and collaboration. |
| California | San Jose | San Jose Networking with Women's Networking Alliance - Cambrian (Jan 27, 2026) | Women's Networking Alliance | In-person | This gathering looks strong for women in business who want warm introductions, practical takeaways, and a network that can open doors after the event. |
| California | San Jose | San Jose Networking with Women's Networking Alliance - Cambrian (Mar 31, 2026) | Women's Networking Alliance | In-person | This event looks especially useful for women founders and professionals because it appears to combine energizing networking with practical ideas, visibility, and collaboration. |
| California | San Jose | San Jose Networking with Women's Networking Alliance - Fruitdale | Women's Networking Alliance | In-person | This gathering looks strong for women in business who want warm introductions, practical takeaways, and a network that can open doors after the event. |
| California | San Jose | Silicon Valley Business Journal Mentoring Monday 2026 | Silicon Valley Business Journal | In-person | Its Silicon Valley edition appears well suited for women who want concise mentoring conversations, exposure to accomplished professionals, and community-oriented networking in a high-growth market. |
| California | San Jose | Women in STEM Leadership 2026 | Silicon Valley Education Foundation | In-person | This event looks especially valuable for women in STEM because it highlights representation, mentorship, and community-building alongside networking and inspiring conversation. |
| California | San Jose | Women's History Month Career Networking Event | CareerClub | Virtual | This event looks worthwhile for women who want career-minded networking, new contacts, and an uplifting setting that also celebrates women's history. |
| California | Santa Barbara | Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit | Fortune | In-person | Fortune's flagship forum stands out for senior-level conversation, influential speakers, and candid networking among women shaping major organizations. |
| California | Santa Clara | Women Leadership Silicon Valley Forum | Silicon Valley Women Association (SVWA) | In-person | Women in tech and AI can benefit from a future-focused conversation on sustainable innovation, leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. |
| California | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Women's Leadership Circle | Santa Cruz Women's Leadership Circle | In-person | This conference looks strong for women who want uplifting speakers, practical leadership tools, and a network that can keep encouraging them after the event. |
| California | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Women's Social Group for 50+ (2026) | Santa Cruz Women's Social Group for 50+ | In-person | This Meetup looks like a welcoming way for women to build real friendships through relaxed conversation, shared interests, and a community that can keep growing over time. |
| California | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Women's Social Group for the 50+ | Santa Cruz Women's Social Group for the 50+ | In-person | This Meetup looks like a welcoming way for women to build real friendships through relaxed conversation, shared interests, and a community that can keep growing over time. |
| California | Santa Monica | Women in Tech LA 2026 (Jan 29, 2026) | Women in Tech LA | In-person | This event looks valuable for women in tech because it seems built for learning, visibility, and meaningful connections with peers and mentors across the field. |
| California | Sausalito | 2026 Women's Conference: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Tiawana Bullock | In-person | This event looks appealing for women who want biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and a supportive sisterhood centered on spiritual growth. |
| California | Silicon Valley | Unstoppable Women of Silicon Valley | Unstoppable Women of Silicon Valley | In-person | This community looks energizing for women who want ambitious conversation, peer encouragement, and a Silicon Valley network that supports big goals. |
| California | South Bay | CEO Business Networking (Women's Only South Bay) | CEO Business Networking | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Universal City | Inside The Valley 2025 Women's Leadership Symposium & Awards | Inside The Valley / Los Angeles Business Journal | In-person | Its Valley-focused program blends mentorship, board service, work-life balance, and community leadership themes, giving women a well-rounded and encouraging professional-development experience. |
| California | Ventura | VCPWN - Ventura County Professional Women's Network | VCPWN | In-person | This Meetup looks especially useful for women in business because the recurring format should make it easier to build trusted relationships, exchange referrals, and stay motivated. |
| California | Walnut | 2026 Women of Color Action Network Leadership Conference | Mt. San Antonio College | In-person | This conference looks especially meaningful for women of color who want leadership development, community affirmation, and connections that can strengthen both career and advocacy work. |
| California | Walnut Creek | East Bay Women's Conference 2026 | Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | In-person | This conference looks especially rewarding for women who want keynote inspiration, networking, and a polished day of personal and professional enrichment. |
| California | West Sacramento | Art Reception: Annual Women's History Month Art Show | Evan Harté | In-person | This event looks rewarding for women who enjoy storytelling, culture, and a reflective space to celebrate women's history, creativity, and community impact. |
| California | Woodland Hills | Women Entrepreneurs Community: AI Business Tools | Krista Mason | In-person | This session looks especially useful for women founders who want to use AI more strategically while still learning in a supportive, business-minded community. |
| California | Woodland Hills | Women Entrepreneurs Community: Money, Margins + Meaning | Krista Mason | In-person | This session looks appealing for women founders who want to strengthen the business side of their work without losing sight of purpose, pricing, and sustainability. |
| California | Woodland Hills | Women Entrepreneurs Community: Pricing, Sales + Self Worth | Krista Mason | In-person | This session looks valuable for women founders who want stronger sales confidence, better pricing decisions, and a supportive conversation around self-worth and growth. |
| California | Woodland Hills | Women Entrepreneurs Community: Sustainable Productivity | Krista Mason | In-person | This session looks useful for women founders who want realistic productivity strategies, steady momentum, and a healthier approach to doing great work. |
| California | | Chief in Tech Summit 2026 | WomenTech Network / Chief in Tech | Virtual | Women in senior or rising technical leadership can gain focused executive-level insight on influence, strategy, and leading modern tech teams. |
| California | | National Conference for Women | Conferences for Women | Virtual | The virtual format makes it easy to access national speakers and practical growth sessions without the cost and friction of travel. |
| California | | National Women's Conference 2026 | National Women's Council | Virtual | Its virtual format makes it easy for women nationwide to access uplifting speakers, community, and career-development content without travel friction. |
| California | | Women in Tech Global Conference 2026 | WomenTech Network | Both | The conference offers women in tech a large, flexible community with high-profile speakers, broad networking reach, and both virtual and local event access. |
