About this Event
"Illuminate LIVE™ with Latia Vaughan" is a global leadership and impact experience — the flagship annual gathering where visionaries, founders, innovators, and world-changing leaders converge to illuminate the future.
Convening 1,500 women leaders, supporters of women, and next-era changemakers, Illuminate LIVE is not another conference, it is a purpose-driven movement designed to shape the future of business, culture, wellness, technology, and human advancement.
Rooted in futurism, leadership development, empowerment, and world-class storytelling, the experience blends bold ideas with transformative human connection.
This is where leadership expands.
Where innovation meets humanity.
Where the next era is illuminated.
Not another event. Another world.
As the flagship annual experience launched in Rochester, New York, Illuminate LIVE™ introduces a new category of leadership convening; one built around depth, impact, and the collective evolution of women and those committed to building the future alongside them.
📅 Event Dates
October 28–29, 2026
- October 28 : Illuminate LIVE™ Main Experience : 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Illuminate Marketplace Opens: 8:00am
- LIVE Event Programming begins at 10:00am
- Post Event Networking Happy Hour: 4:15-5:15pm
- October 29: Illuminate Your Soul — a powerful closing experience centered on awakening, discovery, alignment, reflection, and renewal: 9:00am-12:00pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
✔ Transformational keynote speakers & visionary thought leaders
✔ Powerful panel conversations centered on leadership, innovation, and the future
✔ Three special musical guest performances designed to inspire and celebrate the moment
✔ Luminary Award Recognition, honoring extraordinary leaders and changemakers making meaningful impact
✔ Innovation, workforce development, and future-focused leadership discussions
✔ The Illuminate Marketplace™ — an immersive vendor experience featuring local businesses, brand activations, and opportunities to shop, connect, and support community entrepreneurs
✔ Immersive sponsor activations and partner experiences
✔ High-impact networking with executives, entrepreneurs, creators, and emerging leaders
✔ Media moments, storytelling, and curated content capture opportunities
✔ A major philanthropic community-impact giveaway, reflecting our commitment to Rochester and surrounding regions
✔ A high-energy, transformational atmosphere designed to empower bold action
Illuminate LIVE™ is deeply rooted in community impact and regional advancement.
Through partnerships, philanthropy, and collaborative leadership, this experience is designed not only to inspire — but to create tangible pathways for growth, connection, and opportunity within Rochester and beyond.
Continued Programming & The Illuminate Hubs™
Illuminate LIVE™ is the beginning — not the end.
Following the LIVE experience, programming will continue through our Illuminate Hubs™, designed to provide ongoing pathways for:
- Leadership development
- Innovation and future-focused conversations
- Workforce development initiatives
- Entrepreneurship and mentorship
- Community connection and collaboration
Our goal is to build a lasting ecosystem that supports long-term growth, leadership, and impact well beyond the stage.
- Executives & Leaders
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
- Innovators & Creators
- Rising Professionals & Emerging Leaders
- Community Builders & Changemakers
If you are ready to grow, connect, and step into what’s next — this room is for you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester, United States
USD 107.48 to USD 158.70
