Westchester Women's Summit returns for sixth year with focus on health

Attendees listen to a panel discussion at the Westchester Women’s Summit, which focuses on various aspects of health, including financial, career and community health as well as physical and mental well-being. *Courtesy Westchester Women’s Summit.*

The Westchester Women’s Summit, the largest Women’s History Month celebration in Westchester County, returns for its sixth year Friday, March 13, with its signature agenda of workshops, networking opportunities and interactive experiences.

This all-day conference, which takes place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown hotel, is dedicated to inspiring women by focusing on women’s wellness across four key areas – physical and mental health, financial health, career health and family and community health. To this end, the keynote will be delivered by former NBC “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb, founder of the new wellness community and platform Joy 101. A best-selling author, Kotb is also host of the podcast “Making Space With Hoda Kotb.”

Former “Today” co-host and wellness podcaster Hoda Kotb will deliver the keynote at the Westchester Women’s Summit March. 13. *Photograph by Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC.*

“We are thrilled to have Hoda Kotb headline this year’s event,” said Rose Cappa-Rotunno, founder of the Westchester Women’s Summit and president of The Event Department. “As a Westchester mother committed to high-impact journalism, her knack for tackling significant issues aligns seamlessly with our mission to empower and uplift women.”

Presented by The Event Department in collaboration with the Westchester County Office for Women and NewYork-Presbyterian, the Summit will also include:

Workshops and panels covering the four pillars of women’s wellness;

A Discovery Village, featuring sponsors, nonprofits and community resources;

The Experience Zone, with meditation sessions, vision board workshops, makeovers, Krav Maga demonstrations and more. (New sessions for 2026 include healthy cooking demonstrations, special dance workshops and expert-led menopause master classes);

A Grab & Go Networking Lunch;

A History of Women in Westchester Installation;

And an afternoon Wine and Chocolate Reception, to reflect on the day and do a little local boutique shopping.

Additional sponsors include C&A Digital, Corporate Audio Visual Services, Wartburg, Westfair Business Journal, White Plains Hospital, Apple Bank, WestDocs Concierge, Allan M. Block Insurance Agency Inc., Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Corcoran Legends Realty, Filippatos PLLC, Formé Medical Center, Lawley Insurance, MackTeck Solutions, Sonesta Downtown White Plains, VeeKast and Westchester Medical Center.

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