Frequently asked questions.

Ticket sales for Power Up 2026 have closed. For a question about a registration, email takethelead@taketheleadwomen.com.

The Femme Art Fair's public dates are August 27–30, 2026, at The Square DC, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC. Exclusive pre-opening look at the Femme Art Fair, with select art pieces benefitting Take The Lead available for purchase. It is a preview available to Dinner Experience, Full Experience and Signature Experience Table ticket holders.

Two different buildings. Opening Night on Aug 25 — the Femme Art Fair, the cocktail reception and dinner — is at The Square, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. The conference day on Aug 26 is at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., 1150 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.

SHEposium is Power Up's marketplace: the women's health, wellness and lifestyle expo, open Aug 26, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. 13 brands are confirmed on the roster, on a floor of 30 tabletop spaces.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is Women's Equality Day, the day Power Up's full conference program runs. Kelsey Nicole Nelson and Dr. Lily McNair open the morning, Gloria Feldt hosts a fireside chat with Margaret Atwood, and the day closes with the BETTY dance party.

Take The Lead co-founder Gloria Feldt, Board Chair Dr. Lily McNair, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson and 43 other speakers take the stage across panels on caregiving, money, midlife health, AI and the workplace. Gloria Feldt also hosts a fireside chat with Margaret Atwood on Women's Equality Day.

Take The Lead is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 46-1478839), so a table or sponsorship may be tax-deductible less the fair-market value of any goods and services received. Confirm the treatment with your own tax advisor.